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1. 2700 Eaton Rapids Rd. #98 e-dress - martisgoodwin@yahoo.com
Lansing, MI 48911 www.LinkedIn.com/pub/martis-goodwin/28/497/692
(517) 420.0906
Martis Goodwin
Professional Achievements
 Liaison between Civic groups and City/County/State government bodies
 Wrote press releases – Held press conferences
 Developed and executed news media photo opportunities
 Gauged community needs/concerns
 Coached and provided direction to community organizations‟ leaders
 Coordinated and supervised official government and private business events
 Authored life skills seminar programs for prisons and mental health agencies
 Recruited and trained volunteers
Professional Attributes
 Able to convey information in an organized, structured framework
 Composed under pressure
 Public speaking, including ease in front of a television camera
 Effective trainer in all three learning methodologies: visual, auditory and tactile
 Ability to counsel and provide reassurance with a calm strong presence
 Solid listening skills and ability to understand and relate to people
 Computer literate: Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher, etc.
Professional Experience
The Headlines read: “Director Proves Profitable for City’s Center”
The Huron Valley Times
City of Rockwood – Rockwood, Michigan
Executive Director, Conference/Community Center
Advocated as liaison between City/County/ State government bodies with civic organizations.
Planned and supervised official government and private business events such as: 50th
anniversary of the Michigan State Police, Mayor Exchange days, County Commissioners
meetings, and trade shows, senior citizens‟ days, national dog shows and numerous others.
Coached and mentored community group leaders to help advance their agendas.
Diocese of Lansing – Lansing, Michigan
Prison Programs Administrator
Created seminar programs for prisoners and probationers, including listening and empathy
skills. Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers to provide the training. Liaisoned between
the Department of Correction and the Diocesan staff to coordinate programs to the satisfaction
of both.
Supervisors have written of me:
“(Martis Goodwin) is a hard-working individual who took his responsibilities seriously.” “Martis
had to master a new and complicated „trade language‟ as well as a host of complex procedures.
In both respects, Martis demonstrated quick comprehension and a solid retention of new
terminology and concepts.”
“(Martis Goodwin‟s) ability to work with numerous people, superiors, peers, subordinates, to
bring an activity to closure is excellent.”

2. “(Martis Goodwin) functioned well with others. This is because his energy or aggressiveness is
contained in far more subtle job skills. 1) A listening ability of no mean proportions. 2) Calm
detachment reflects his objectivity. 3) Tenacious about fact finding and able to make practical
applications of complex situations in written form. 4) Understands how to manage conflict by
developing consensus”.
While employed in the positions listed below, both full and part-time, I also worked as primary caregiver for my
mother. As her condition worsened more of my time was demanded and I eventually devoted all my time to giving
her the attention she needed so she would continue to feel independent and in control of her life.
Justice in Mental Health Org. –Lansing, Michigan- Instructor Life skills
Taught basic life skills to young adult mental health consumers. Prepared them for independent
living.
Lansing Public Schools – Lansing, Michigan – Substitute Teacher
Taught Middle School and High School students per classroom teacher directives
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Education
Hillsdale College – Hillsdale, Michigan
BA, Political Economy
History, Political Science and Economics
Loyola University - New Orleans, Louisiana
MPS, Pastoral Theology - (completed all course work)
Theology, Sociology, Psychology
Lansing Community College – Lansing, Michigan
Associate of Technology
Labor Studies, Labor Relations
Professors in their letters of recommendation state:
“As a student (Martis Goodwin) exhibited a most unusual pattern of study: first, he set about
thoroughly covering the requirements of the course until he has assured himself a top grade;
then he conducted his own intellectual inquiry carrying himself well beyond any instructor‟s
expectations”. “I heartily recommend him, especially for activity that requires a higher level of
intellectual ability.”
“(Martis Goodwin) is thoroughly reliable, dedicated to ethical and intellectual values, perceptive
and sensitive in his relationships with other persons. I recommend him without qualification”.
Honors
Academic Honors in History – Phi Alpha Theta
Academic Honors in Literature – Lambda Iota Tau
Presidential Commendation for Courage – 1981
Community Involvements
Regional Vice President – Downriver (MI) Chamber of Commerce
Member of Board of Directors of the Area Agency on Aging 2B
Volunteer Tutor – Greater Lansing Literacy Coalition