KYLE MARTIN

Experience

• Owner2003 - Present

  Studio KWM

  Worked as a freelance photojournalist for Christian Broadcast News/700 Club. Coordinated with the North Dakota National Guard to obtain exclusive aerial and ground footage.

  Designed Century Baptist digital signage system, allowing church to dynamically display content on closed circuit televisions and broadcast services live throughout church campus.

  Donated senior portrait photography services for Carrie's Kids, a non-profit organization that serves homeless children in Bismarck/Mandan community.

  Provided photography services for presidential political candidates at 2008 North Dakota Democratic Convention.

  Created NDSU Nanocenter Fifth Anniversary Video.

• Marketing Specialist2011 - 2012

  Starion Financial | Bismarck, ND

  Manage web development, e-marketing, company newsletters and social media strategy.

  Serve as project manager, manage marketing campaigns, promotions, company-wide events and trade shows.

  Provide oversight and direction of television commercials and web-optimized video.

  Serve as Starion photographer, providing photo direction and procurement for all publications.

• Videographer, Designer2010 - 2011

  KAT Communications | Bismarck, ND

  Scripted, filmed and directed short films and videos for wide array of audiences.

  Assisted with graphic design for web design, interactive media and video related projects.

  Served as photographer, photographing subjects in studio and on-location settings for use in publications.

  Produced several films for the North Dakota Department of Health, educating audiences on health and food safety.

  Filmed and directed Bismarck Airport commercials.

• Marketing Coordinator2009 - 2010

  Evangel Assembly of God | Bismarck, ND

  Managed daily church communication and marketing strategies.

  Coordinated church media relations through use of press releases and media advisories.

  Designed church promotional pieces and printed materials including posters, business cards, brochures, t-shirts, videos, web applications, radio and television commercials.

  Worked with pastors to develop communication pieces that resonated with church audiences.

  Developed marketing campaigns aimed at building relations between the Bismarck/Mandan community and church body through public events and volunteer opportunities.

• Marketing Specialist2007 - 2008

  Partners Advantage Insurance Services | Fargo, ND

  Coordinated with company executives to manage and enhance company's communication and marketing strategies.

  Designed all marketing mediums for company including press releases, advertisements, direct mail pieces, brochures, presentations, and printed materials.

  Designed company logo, stationary, and legal forms after company merger.

  Maintained company's Internet communications platform by managing Partners Advantage's web site, webinars, and e-marketing materials.

• Assistant to the Minority Leader2007

  North Dakota Legislative Assembly | Bismarck, ND

  Conducted legislative research for the Senate Minority Office.

  Aided minority leader in writing and introducing legislation. Worked with North Dakota Legislative Council to draft legislation.

  Advised and briefed minority leader on legislation.

  Assisted with press relations, including the writing of newspaper editorials, press releases, and speeches for members of the minority party.

  Assisted office with constituent correspondence, casework, and administrative tasks.

Education

• North Dakota State University2002 - 2006

  B.S., Mass Communications | Minor in Web Development

  Graduated Cum Laude

  2003 - 2006: Dean's List

  Recipient, Steve Berrell Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Communications

  North Dakota State University International Photo Contest: Third Place