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

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• Communications / Project Director
  Consultant / Contractor
  2016 - Present
  Provide communications, marketing, design, 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 Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat, Premiere
  

• Email Marketing / Outreach Platforms - Constant Contact, Emma, Mailchimp
  

• Web Development - Coding, WordPress, Joomla, other web CMS systems
  

• Composition / Copywriting - Posts, scripts, speeches, talking points, collateral
  

• Video - Recording, editing, producing
  

• Audio - Recording, editing, producing
  

• 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.

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