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ROBERT HAMZEY
Rancho Mirage, CA ***** 760-***-**** *********@*****.***
Career Objective
Results-oriented professional with 40+ years of experience in accelerated growth, benchmarking, and account development. Seeking a Management role to leverage expertise and drive success at your company. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Skills
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Annual Planning
• Talent Recruitment
• Sustainable business models
• Succession Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Business Planning
• Media Relations
• Organizational Development
• Systems Organization
• Business Administration
• Revenue Growth
• Portfolio Management
• New Business Development
• Marketing and Advertising
• Market Research
• Client Relationship Management
Experience
CEO/MANAGING PARTNER 06/2008 - 12/2023
Distinctive Properties Property Management - Rancho Santa Fe/Del Mar/Carlsbad/Rancho Mirage, CA
• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details, and during the closing of sales.
• Supervise agents who handle real estate transactions.
• Rent properties or manage rental properties.
• Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Managed executive team members with five offices and 100 agents to ensure successful execution of listings and sales in a timely manner.
• Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
• I continue to do property management for temp agencies around Riverside County. LIQUOR MERCHANDISER 08/2021 - 03/2023
Independent Contractor - Self Employed - Rancho Mirage, California
• Developed and maintained relationships with key customers to ensure customer satisfaction and placement of new products.
• Monitored sales and inventory levels, identified opportunities for growth, and developed action plans.
• Created merchandising displays that increased product visibility in stores.
• Planned and executed promotional activities such as point-of-sale materials, special events, tastings.
• Resolved customer service issues promptly and efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude, and becoming the number one sales rep in California for several brands.
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PRESIDENT 08/1982 - 03/2006
Insurance Unlimited Group - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
• Full-service, independent insurance agency servicing over 1,000 small businesses for all lines of insurance and benefits. 30+ employees
• Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
• Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
• Created a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community.
• Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as IT maintenance or event catering.
• Implemented new technologies to streamline organizational processes when needed. PRESIDENT 04/1997 - 03/2004
Brian's Classic Auto and the Route "66" Diner - San Diego, CA
• Oversaw daily functions of the premier classic car dealership in the region
• Oversaw day-to-day activities of a comprehensive showroom featuring both retail store and Route 66 diner, handling all aspects of Parts & Sales
• Implemented successful marketing strategies by collaborating with Hollywood insiders and participating in various auto shows.
• Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
• Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
• Implemented successful charity activities to garner support for various programs and services. Education
PALOMAR COLLEGE - Vista, CA Associate in Arts (A.A.) General studies, 11/2020
• Completed coursework towards Associate in Arts (A.A.) General studies
• GPA: 3.23
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY - Ypsilanti, MI Teacher Industrial Arts/Business, 05/1972
Completed coursework towards Teacher Industrial Arts/Business
• Recipient of the industrial arts college scholarship Accomplishments, awards, and community work
President of the chamber of commerce.
Executive board of the Mayor's business task force. Board of directors YMCA
President Encinitas Optimist club.
Member of Encinitas Rotary
Executive board member San Dieguito Boys & Girls club President of the San Diego Life Underwriters
President of the San Diego Independent Insurance agents Master of ceremonies of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Guest instructor for life underwriters at National University Developer and instructor of the Head of the Class program for women opening daycare centers in their homes taught at San Diego State university
Citizens advisory board of Scripps Hospital Encinitas Asset manager for the Resolution Trust division of the federal government in charge of dismantling the insurance division of Home Fed Savings and Loan. The largest savings and loan in CA.
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Consultant to the United States Treasury department on Obama home short sale project Written up in the library of Congress for work on Oversight of Life settlement companies business practices. Published author in the Wall Street Journal, and Forbes business magazine