Confidential Resume of

Robert G. Martin
5041 Grand Avenue * Western Springs, Illinois 60558
708.784.9674? 773.343.1374
http://www.bakosgroup.com/resumes/rmartin.pdf rm103f922@westpost.net
Thrive on challenges
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING / SALES / P&L OPERATIONS
Analysis / Acquisitions / Business Models / Product Development / Strategic Part
nering / Finance / Risk / Budget / Policy / Reengineering / Systems / Commercial
ization / Advertising / Public Relations / Customer Service / Supply Chain / Hu
man Resources / Compliance / Project Management
Dynamic, visionary, results-driven business leader with 25+ years of experience
identifying high-potential opportunities, growing revenues, building value and i
ncreasing profitability for start-ups. Astute analyst with outstanding financial
acumen. Savvy negotiator, polished closer and relationship builder. Motivate hi
gh-performing teams. A change agent orchestrating complex demands to consistentl
y achieve desired business outcomes.

Recalibrated and re-strategized business / Able to overcome complex business cha

llenges and make high-stakes decisions within fast-paced, high pressure environm
ents using experience backed judgment. Respected as motivational, lead-by-exampl
e manager and proponent of empowerment and accountability. Participate in high-l
evel operational initiatives. Reorganization, rapid growth and culture change ma
nage several areas or operations. Consistently transform and renew firm's viabil
ity and momentum.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
*Created business models that won funding; pioneered new markets; crafted strate
gic plans and led organizational change and promotional campaigns that increased
business by 300%.
*Brokered terms for asset acquisition, development and turnaround sales averagin
g an 80% to 100% return on investment; saved 15% annually through supplier negot
iations.
*Designed infrastructure that maximized efficiencies in end-to-end operations an
d enhanced cash flow for multimillion-dollar organizations; implemented internal
inventory control systems.
*Wrote mission statement and obtained 501(c)3 status for the Heart of Chicago As
sociation; raised $500,000 and distributed $350,000 in scholarships and donation
s to the community.

CAREER TRACK
CHIEF EXECUTIVE / FINANCIAL / OPERATIONS OFFICER
1984 - Present
MGR DEVELOPMENT / MCI
Western Springs, Illinois
-Deliver energy, insight, expertise and leadership that define and achieve key p
erformance objectives for a property development and management company with $6,
000,000 in assets. Formulate and implement business strategies, promotional plan
s, policies and systems. Control capital, expense budgets, accounting and report
ing. Identify new opportunities; perform due diligence, make acquisitions and di
rect renovation programs. Select vendors; hire staff and manage P&L results for
75+ rental units. Ensure quality and regulatory compliance. Drive continuous imp
rovement.
-Researched national markets and put together projects with budgets averaging $1
,000,000; leveraged knowledge of tax code and sold properties at 80% to 100% pro
fit.
-Enacted a balanced financial policy, coupled with strong expense controls that
significantly improved cash management; negotiated 15% average annual savings wi
th suppliers.
-Defined target demographic, improved the customer experience, and created marke
ting campaigns that sustained high occupancy rates and steady revenue pipeline.
-Set wage scales and incentives; attracted qualified professionals; conducted pe
rformance reviews and maintained high employee satisfaction and retention.
-Spearheaded MCI expansion into new business lines; drove organizational change
and revitalization initiatives that grew the customer base by +300%.
-Established relationships with global vendors that widened marketing opportunit
ies; designed and implemented inventory control systems that cut annual operatin
g costs 15%.

ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Founder / President, Heart of Chicago Association
-Developed proposal and initiative with command personnel and elected officials
for the selection of Chicago's 10th District Police Station as one of the pilot
districts for Chicago's Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS).
-Conceptualized, developed, funded and implemented Chicago's first inner-city Po
lice Bicycle Patrol which was then expanded to the entire city and respective po
lice districts.
-Organized, funded and implemented inner-city youth basketball camp initiative w
ith initial participants totaling over 150 children.
-Wrote and sponsored legislation before the State of Illinois General Assembly w
hereby youth offenders convicted of graffiti violations as defined by state law
are required to go back into the same community where crime was committed and pe
rform community service. Legislation passed both Illinois' House of Representati
ves and Illinois Senate unanimously.
Past President, Chicago Police Department Steering Committee

LEARNING CREDENTIALS
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN FINANCE AND ECONOMICS 1985
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, Illinois

REFERENCES AND FURTHER DATA PROVIDED UPON

ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST