Robert Martin
Wilson, NY *****
Mobile Phone: 716-***-****
E-mail: ***********@***.*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To secure a construction or property management position with an established company that can
utilize my extensive experience in construction, trouble shooting, maintenance, education and
sales.
Summary of Qualifications:
Thirty plus years experience in construction and project management and sales
Instructor in Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, math, and blueprint reading
Collaborate with sub-contractors to integrate work on homes to be remodeled
Extensive experience in comprising material lists, preliminary drafting on projects, preliminary
costs, working with architects for required specifications on each project.
Experience in running jobs on multiple sites with multiple crews
Excellent communication and sales skills
Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
Licensed NY State Real Estate agent
Excellent trouble shooting skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Orleans/Niagara BOCES
Adult Education Instructor/ Isaiah 61 project coordinator
08-2014-Present
Lead instructor for Isaiah 61 Beginning Trades Training Organization through ON BOCES
Created syllabus and lesson plans for adult students in trades class
Lessons consisted of hands on Carpentry, electric, and actual home remodel, theory based
assignments in plumbing, HVAC, drywall, etc.
Collaborated with city officials for code requirements required to pass various inspections
Responsible for site reports including material list, drafts, obtaining required permits, and project
planning for students
Acquired necessary certifications as required by Orleans/Niagara BOCES.
MOAT (Homeowner) insurance sales: 12- 2011-04- 2014
GEICO Buffalo, NY
Insurance sales and service
Extensive training and testing in insurance regulations/licensed in 43 states
Homeowner and renters insurance sales
Excellent retention rate of existing customers through tracking and updating of accounts
Supervision assistant for transitioning agents to the floor from training
President/Owner: 11-1999 – 12-2012
RRM Developments, Inc. Wilson, NY
Construction sales and management - Residential & Commercial/Office
Developed building plans with customers for custom built homes
Renovate and remodel existing homes
Hands on when needed in all aspects of the building process
Project management, coordinated sub-contractors during entire home building process
Enforced NY State codes on all projects in conjunction with code officers in each buildings
municipality.
Responsible for the promotion and marketing of RRM Developments, Inc.
Incorporated a Real Estate Division (Destiny Real Estate) to enhance the one stop shop concept.
As an Independent Dealer for Barden Homes RRM received numerous awards including: Creative
Marketing award 2002, 2003. Presidents award for sales 2002,2003,2005
Traveling Field Rep. (part time): 03 2009 – 06-2010
Mueller Insurance Services Tonawanda, NY
Site surveys for most of the major homeowner insurance companies
Exterior diagrams and measurements, pictures to show hazards or disrepair, claim verifications,
high value surveys
Extensive travel throughout the US to accomplish goals for Mueller customers.
Estimator, lead carpenter, sales: 3 1992 - 10 1999
Music Man Construction, Inc. Wilson, NY
Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office
Recruitment of residential construction, remodeling and repairs
Prepared estimates and negotiated contracts
Responsible for scheduling, ordering materials and supplies
Supervision of construction crews on project sites
Collaborated with homeowners, code officers and inspectors
Top salesman 1994, 1995, 1996
Carpenter: 3 1984 - 2 1992
Kenner Contracting North Tonawanda, Niagara, NY
Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office
Lead carpenter
Performed rough framing and foundation work. Did all finished carpentry on jobs
All interior and exterior finished trims
Process Technician: 2 1981 - 11 1983
Carborundum Propants Division New Iberia, Iberia, LA
Manufacturing – Other
Trained quality control operators and performed various lab procedures. Oversaw process in both
plants. Conducted wet chemical analysis on raw and unfired material.
EDUCATION
Wilson Central High School Wilson, NY
Niagara County Community college
Western NY School of Real Estate 45hr qualifying course
SKILLS
Microsoft office, (excel, word, publisher, and outlook)
Microsoft project:
Project Management:
Journeyman Carpenter
Lead Safety certification for remodeling
Licensed to sell insurance in 43 states
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
6/2008 – 12/2013: NY State Association of Realtors
6/2008 –12/2013: National Association of Realtors
6/2008 – 12/2013: Niagara Frontier Association of Realtors
1/2008 – Present: Niagara County Builders Association
11/2002 –Present: National Association of Homebuilders
1/2002 –Present: New York State Builders Association
3/1999 –2/2011: Wilson Lions Club: Past president 2005-06, Lion of the year 2002