JOHN K.

MARTIN
jmfd8060@westpost.net
1409 south Weldon Road, Rockford, IL 61102 815-965-2200
Design/Build Construction Executive
Business Development / Design Development / Contract Administration
Construction Management / CPM Construction Scheduling/ Creative Solutions / Nego
tiations
Delivered sales and marketing solutions, increasing sales, enhanced building des
ign and project profitability, Excels in leadership, building design, presentati
on, negotiations and project management across multiple industries and markets.
Attained and exceeded project budgets and schedule goals, utilizing Design/Buil
ding Construction Management methods. Lead, and motivated cross-functional teams
to successful project completions.
Key Skills: Identifying and seizing upon market opportunities for new business.
Communicating persuasively at all levels from Executive Management to laborer.
Aligning sales and marketing initiatives with company objectives. Met complex bu
siness and project challenges with creative, profitable solutions. Works under
pressure in fast-paced business environment.
Selected Accomplishments
* Built sales and marketing programs for two Design/Build Construction companies
.
* Streamlined the Design and Construction process by offering innovative, in hou
se design and construction management solutions, tailored to each clients unique
set of circumstances
* Developed innovative design strategies that exceeded client expectation for I
mage, Function, and Budget
* Revitalized marketing literature to a project a professional corporate image.
* Created and maintained relationships with key subcontractors
* Implemented construction management and accounting software
Career History
President, Martin Building Development, a Design/Build Construction Company, 198
8-Present. Founded and developed new business model for successful design build
construction for the Midwest region. Prepared in-depth design and construction
proposals and conducted in depth sales presentations to potential clients. 95%
Negotiated contracts. Transformed client needs into innovative, successfully des
igned and constructed projects. Designed and/or built over $40,000,000.00 worth
of construction cost value.
For the first six months of 2008 I took a leave of absence from Martin Building
to work on the construction management team for another construction team buildi
ng commercial/retail facilities. I was able to successfully organize their cons
truction management of projects as well as their pre-construction contracting an
d construction invoicing all while maintaining responsibility for two constructi
on projects in the northern suburbs of Chicago.
Founder and Interim, part time School Administrator of Regents Christian Academy
, a K3-12th grade private school, 2008 to present. I have served as the Chairm
an of the Board of Directors for two years and the on-site school administrator
this past school year. My role in the school as it moves into its third year wi
ll be that of a member of the Board. My main influence at the school was fund r
aising, hiring and management of staff, administration of finances, advertising
and graphic design.
Director of Business Development, Keiser Design Build, 1982-1988. Directed and
implemented aggressive sales and marketing plans for increased negotiated Design
/Build contracts. Established company wide accounting and project cost managemen
t procedures. Instrumental in the planning and construction management of the f
irst regionally based hazardous waste treatment and resource recovery facility.

Planning & Scheduling Associate, Fluor Daniel Construction Company, 1980-1982. C

onsultant to cross functional departments establishing computerized Construction
Scheduling Models for large commercial and heavy industrial projects. Member o
f the successful Plant 19 Team, for the first Chemicals from Coal Refinery.
Education
1976-1980 Bob Jones University: Music Education proficiency in vocal performan
ce
1981-1982 Limestone College: Business Management