Robert S. Martin's Resume (Last updated April 17th 2007)

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Robert Stephen Martin

Sarasota, Florida 34238 United States

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SKILLS

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General Mgt., extensive Sales & Marketing skills, P & L, Inventory Control,

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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May 2004 - December 2006
General Manager

Hurricane Glass Shield

Sarasota, Florida

P&L responsibility with accountability for all operations at this company with absentee owner. Key activities included sales, marketing, installation, and administration.

Oversaw up to 65 personnel through a Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Construction Manager, and Office Manager.

Drove annual sales from $1.2 million to $12 million, establishing company as pre-eminent supplier of

hurricane protection in 3 counties.

Hired new Sales Manager and expanded team of commissioned reps from 3 to 30.

Introduced 6 new products and gained exclusivity for the majority of them.

Hired new Marketing Manager, Construction Manager, and Office Manager.

Planned, designed, and constructed new show room.

Established separate subsidiary, Hurricane Shutters 2 Go, delivering annual sales of $750,000.

Grew from smallest to largest Force12 Hurricane Wind Screen dealer in the USA in 2 years.

Grew to be 2nd largest 3M Window Film dealer in the entire USA in 2 years.

Created new Web sites for both companies.

P&L responsibility with accountability for all operations at this company with absentee owner. Key activities included sales, marketing, installation, and administration.

Oversaw up to 65 personnel through a Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Construction Manager, and Office Manager.

Drove annual sales from $1.2 million to $12 million, establishing company as pre-eminent supplier of

hurricane protection in 3 counties.

Hired new Sales Manager and expanded team of commissioned reps from 3 to 30.

Introduced 6 new products and gained exclusivity for the majority of them.

Hired new Marketing Manager, Construction Manager, and Office Manager.

Planned, designed, and constructed new show room.

Established separate subsidiary, Hurricane Shutters 2 Go, delivering annual sales of $750,000.

Grew from smallest to largest Force12 Hurricane Wind Screen dealer in the USA in 2 years.

Grew to be 2nd largest 3M Window Film dealer in the entire USA in 2 years.

Created new Web sites for both companies.


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OBJECTIVE

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To obtain an Executive Management position that effectively utilizes my substantial Sales, Marketing and Management Experience.

With a proven track record of generating Growth and securing New Business, I can take your Organization to peak levels of Financial Performance.

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EDUCATION

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August 1975 - August 1979

University of Natal

Durban, South Africa

U. S. equivilant of BS

  • concentration: Product Management

  • U. S. equivilant of 3.8 GPA Grade Point Average

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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Chairman's Award for Excellence - International Window Film Association (IWFA)

President's Award for Exceptional Service and Dedication, - Association of Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL)
ORGANIZATIONS
International Window Film Association (IWFA) - Former President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, two term Director and Chairman of Executive Committee. Also chaired numerous other committees.

Association of Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators - Former Chairman of Window Film Committee

Protective Glazing Council - Former Vice President and Director

Protecting People First Foundation - Former President

PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS

Guest speaker on window film for numerous organizations, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Wrote numerous articles published in various trade publications and magazines.

Wrote IWFA's Solar Control, Advanced Solar Control, Safety Film, and Advanced Safety Film Education Manuals

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