JAMES SALAS
WHAT'S YOUR POINT?
SUMMARY
Communications, Relations and Operations Professional with skills and experience spanning the spectrum of communications and engagement
External and internal communications development and execution
Public speaking, voice talent, gravitas and presence
Web development, video/audio and social media integration
Expert-level design, copywriting and layout - print and digital
Advanced digital tools/tech skills
Process/systems/operations development​
Bachelor's Degree in Communications
COMMUNICATIONS
DIGITAL / WEB
DESIGN
SYSTEMS / OPERATIONS
RESUME
Communications / Project Director
Consultant / Contractor
2016 - Present
Provide communications, marketing, design, event creative direction, digital and web-related services to nonprofit, business and personal clients. Projects include branding, copywriting, web development, staff training and general communications. Includes graphic design, app management, social media development, communications planning and creative services.Communications Coordinator
Austin Independent School District
2006 - 2015
Directed/coordinated external and internal communications of parent and community engagement programs of the third largest school system in Texas. Includes assessment and development of communication strategies, community relations, development of systems for internal communications and management, and staff training and supervision for the department.Community Relations Specialist / Manager
Austin Independent School District
1989 - 2006
​Directed communications and public relations of school and community-based programs. Responsible for media and community relations, marketing, publications, website development and overall visibility of extensive Community Education programs. Worked as a one-man PR shop.
ME: Can I use a quote from you for my website?
CLIENT: ABSOFRIGGIN'LUTELY!
EXPERTISE
Creative - Design, presentations, messaging, getting to the point
Google Workspace (formerly GSuite) - Administration
Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere
Email Marketing / Outreach Platforms - Constant Contact, Emma, Mailchimp
Social Media - Management, integration
Web Development - Coding, WordPress, Joomla, Wix, other web CMS systems
Composition / Copywriting - Posts, scripts, speeches, talking points, collateral
Video/Audio - Recording, editing, producing
AI - Use of artificial intelligence platforms and tools
Photography
Voice talent - Public address, voice over, announcing
Gravitas / Presence
Bilingual - English / Spanish
EDUCation
Bachelor of Science Degree
The University of Texas at Austin
School of Communications
Major in Communications, Radio/TV/Film. Coursework in English, journalism, audio/video production.
CONTENT / PORTFOLIO
SAMPLES
Salas@JamesSalas.co