MARTIN K.

DRISCOLL
Highland Beach, FL 33487 Home: 561-266-9764 Cell: 954-325-9700 driscoll@gate.net

SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE: Seller / Doer

20+ years of executive experience, consistently meeting P&L and business development goals. Success in leading multimillion-dollar businesses to achieve operational and market excellence. Gained extended experience and expertise in securing credit finance and building business credit assets. J.D. Degree.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Juris Doctorate, 1990: JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts, 1987: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Chicago, IL Licenses to Practice Law, States of Florida and Illinois Member Florida Bar; Member Illinois Bar; Member, The Executive Committee (TEC); Former Board Member Construction Association of South Florid

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
D CAPITAL FL 2010-PRESENT President Oversee all aspects of full-resource business funding and advisory service. Establish the companys mission, vision, policies/procedures, and products. Work jointly with banking institutions, CPAs, financial advisors, and other parties to create solutions to position for immediate and long-term growth. Consult with clients across a broad range of industries to provide expertise, leadership, and support on key business development goals. Leverage ability to capitalize on sales opportunities, cultivate customer relationships, and generate new business to help grow companies at various stages.

Assisted multiple small and medium companies in meeting and exceeding profit growth, cash flow improvement, and operating cost reduction goals. Worked with banks in maintaining healthy, profitable depository relationships and building goodwill with their clients through alternatives to rejection. Built Cultures of Success and led organizations into lucrative ventures through single -minded focus on results.

GREENSTAR SERVICE COMPANY FL 2008-2010 President, Nagelbush Electric (2009-2010) / President, Safe Harbor Electric (2008-2010) Established Safe Harbor Electric as an electrical contractor in Florida and Nagelbush Electric as a division of Nagelbush Mechanical, Inc., obtaining required professional licensing certification for both entities. Functioned as the primary Business Development Executive for the entire division, engaging in significant face-time with customers to evangelize the benefits of Safe Harbor and Nagelbush, respectively.

Developed business plan and executed strategy for the start-up operations, resulting in a viable, visible electrical contracting firm that gained acceptance from higher-end complex local construction buyers. Redefined division following ownerships decision to change from merit shop electric al contracting operation to union division, retaining interests from owners and decision-makers to work with the division. Prepared comprehensive proposal for $30 million-plus electrical project within the Florida Marlins new baseball park; created and submitted over $100 million in electrical bid proposals for complex, high-end programs within the South Florida construction market. Formed significant vendor alliances that boosted awareness of divisions strategic plan and showcased its financial stability, top management personnel, and skilled labor. Established positive relationships with key CSBE trade management participants and built credibility with clients for participating on pre-qualified bid lists. Played key role in positioning the company as a top player in the South Florida electrical contracting market with general contractors and the construction industry.

STRATICON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Richland, MI Chief Operating Officer (2007 2008) Provided leadership and direction for Florida operations of General Contracting firm with several large-scale, profitable projects. Interacted with accounting personnel and bond agent on building improved business model to bring business to the next level of success.

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Played key role in creating model that included opening of local office (negotiating favorable lease), creating Estimating Procurement department, designing procedural format that outlined all functions, and designating business development specialist. Revamped inefficient internal communications and poor teamwork through extensive training and team building initiatives. Resolved multiple differences among project managers, owners, and employees, driving business towards best practices model.

PATRICK POWER CORPORATION Fort Lauderdale, FL President (1998 2006) / Vice President of Operations (1994 1998) As Senior Executive, held full responsibility for all operational and business development functions, with emphasis on achieving sales objectives and fostering excellent customer relationships. Develop strategic/tactical business plans and achieve buy-in from stakeholders, partners, and team members for PPCs mission and goals.

Led small-scale, previously struggling operations from revenues of $2 million to $35 million annually, reversing 5 years of losses to profitable status for 10+ straight years. Identified key elements for sustaining business. Convinced owner to reverse shut-down decision and prepared aggressive growth strategy, with projected 2x revenue gain. Led PPCs transition to relationship-driven, value-added specialty subcontractor that gained large S.E. FL market penetration and competitor differentiation. Expanded staff from 14 to 250+ and grew quality workforce by restructuring employee benefits and compensation, implementing training, and achieving optimal worker-function alignment. Implemented 401(k) plan [with 100% match on 1st 5% of income invested], best-in-industry medical benefits package [company bore 70% of cost], and bonus-incentive programs for performance, safety, and referral of new employees. Achieved retention that beat best-in-class practices; hired new accounting staff while reducing head count by 20%. Reduced annual audit cost 56% by shifting from high-profile to industry-specific accounting firm. Introduced new accounting, estimating, scheduling, reconciliation, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting systems.

DRISCOLL LIMITED Fort Lauderdale, FL Executive Vice President of Operations (1992 1998) Led Marketing, Sales, Contracts, and Compliance for subcontracting and engineering firm; reported to CEO/President and CTO. Built customer relationships, delivered presentations, negotiated contracts, and set expansion strategies.

Negotiated terms/conditions for $15 million electrical contract portion of $300 million Republic Engineered Steel Rolling Mill. Negotiated 5-day pay cycle based on built-up labor cost units with significant mobilization advance. Financed and completed fast-track job for Republic Engineered Steel that expended over 1 million union electrical craft man-hours in less than 1 year. Sold Mannesman DeMag and Raytheon Engineering on replacement of existing electrical contractor with Driscoll Limited, completing steel mill projecting cost overruns of $350 million-plus. Reduced cost $225 million as a result. Established company in Kuwait, securing contracts with largest construction firm within the country and forming jointlyowned corporation to provide management and technical expertise for large projects within UAE. Achieved $30 million cost reduction in labor, delays, and design services through design/delivery modifications that aligned field wiring with equipment interface, allowing for plug-and-play installation upon postponed delivery.

DRISCOLL ELECTRIC Chicago, IL Vice President (1991 1994) Led Business Development, Customer Service, P&L Management, HR, and Operations, with special focus on Legal Issues that included corporate formalities, dispute resolution, legal services monitoring, and contract negotiations.

Drove turnaround for organization that led to payoff for $1.6 million demand note and profitable business with new business lines of credit. Negotiated bank loan restructuring and secured favorable credit terms from key suppliers. Marketed and negotiated $10 million+ in profitable contract revenues (without bonds or lines of credit) over 3 years; decreased note 70% and secured replacement lender. Led consolidation of 2 regional offices within single site and elimination for 80% of Chicago staff, with company executing over $70 million in contracts during transition.Cut overhead cost structure by 50% while retaining core executive team. Created marketing strategy that targeted expedient, high-profit projects.