Christopher Martin, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Fred Astaire Dance Studio

  Oct 1988 - Oct 1989

  Instructor

  Beginning social dance. American Style.

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  Gwenethe Walshe Dance Studio

  Oct 1989 - Jul 1990

  Instructor

  Beginning and Intermediate social dance. American and International Style.

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  Stepping Out Dance Studio

  Jul 1996 - Oct 2001

  Manager

  Supervised 30+ employees. Assisted with the review and planning of the budget (~$1,000,000 annually). Responsible for recruitment, training, and retention of new hires.

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  Stepping out Studios

  Jan 1998 - Aug 2002

  Manager

  Manager in charge of teaching. Worked to develop syllabi and set class levels. Oversaw teacher training.

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  Berlitz Language Schools

  Jul 1998 - Oct 1999

  Instructor

  Instructed individuals and groups in English as a Second Language.

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  Cornell University Ballroom Club

  Oct 2001 - Jul 2002

  Coach

  Oversaw the training of the competitive ballroom dancing team.

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  UMBC

  Oct 2001 - Jul 2002

  Instructor

  Introduction to International Style Latin and Standard

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  Bethesda Dance Center

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2008

  Instructor

  All levels of social & competition Ballroom Dance

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  K4 Solutions, Inc.

  May 2010 - Jan 2014

  Manage all aspects of the BCRS Application Processing Center contract—a $8.2-million, 3-year contract—encompassing management and strategic planning, SharePoint site development and enhancement, data analytics, inquiry response, and order tracking and analysis.Provides direct staff supervision for 25 onsite K4 Solutions staff, including performance reviews, mentorship, career development and human resources. Manages relations with subcontractor, including invoice review and analysis, client reporting, human resources, and staffing. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Business Developer

    Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Deputy Project Manager

    May 2010 - Sept 2012
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  The Catholic University of America

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Lecturer

  Instructed Graduate Students in three courses covering the history and theory of theatre and performance studies.

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  Cisco

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2024

  • Account Manager

    Apr 2018 - Jul 2024

  • Sales Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2018
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  Sage SEO

  Jul 2020 - now

  Co-Founder and COO

  Sage SEO delivers a focused content management platform with integrated coaching, empowering users to optimize performance and drive organic growth. As COO, I spearhead marketing and sales, ensuring we meet evolving market needs. We eliminate tool bloat, providing a streamlined dashboard, AI-powered insights, and native Kanban/calendar integrations for efficient content strategy and execution.

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  Cloudflare

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior Account Executive

  Senior Account Executive at Cloudflare, driving strategic growth within the US Federal Government (Commerce, Energy, NSF, NASA). I leverage my sales and technical expertise to secure key accounts, cultivate long-term relationships, and execute targeted account plans. I maintain a robust pipeline and manage complex negotiations, resulting in increased client engagement and revenue.