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David W. Martin

David W. Martin

West Mifflin,PA

Summary

A creative non-profit executive with proven relationship building skills, business & community development and marketing success. I offer profitable experience in fundraising and media campaigns and creation of revenue-minded outreach plans and online initiatives. My accomplished record of productive organizational skills, strategic planning and team-building talent will strengthen a growing and mission-focused Pittsburgh organization.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Family Caregiver

Help at Home, LLC
10.2023 - 09.2025
  • Company Overview: Help at Home is the leading national provider of high-quality home care services offering innovative programs designed for Medicaid-eligible seniors and those with disabilities.

General Manager – Business & Member Development

Diamond Run Golf Club / Butlers Golf Course
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Operations, Budgeting, Marketing, Revenue Strategies, Facilities Management, Event Creation, Food & Beverage Oversight, Retail Sales & Merchandising

Executive Director – Marketing, Membership Sales, Communications, Revenue Creation, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Community Liaison, Special Events

Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Worked with regional Membership in the areas of strategic planning, promotions and events and creating new partnerships with local and state organizations. Acted as a Regional Tourism Director in the Cape Cod region for the Baker Administration and Massachusetts Department of Travel & Tourism. Produced the largest Spring and Holiday festivals in New England and coordinated a yearly Christmas themed “Shop Small” promotion.
  • - Hosted a daily radio show highlighting Island events and business happenings.

Interim Executive Director – Marketing, Campaign Development, Communications, Event Planning, Revenue Creation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Partner Engagement

The Foundation at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center @ Presque Isle
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • - Contract position. Tom Ridge was the former Governor of Pennsylvania and first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. Coordinated media coverage, advertising and online marketing. Opened and identified revenue for the Erie Visitor Center (with VisitErie) to over 4.3 million visitors to Presque Isle State Park on the Lake Erie Peninsula.

Executive Director – Communications, Revenue Management, Marketing, Golf Events, Financial Planning, Business Development, Partnership Outreach, Facility Operations

The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • - Identified revenue opportunities for, and opened the Rt. 30 Latrobe Area “Neighborhood” Visitor & History Center with assistance from Arnold Palmer Enterprises and the Fred Rogers-McFeely Foundation. Created new Chamber University education programs.
  • - Signature events included: Golf Classic at Latrobe Country Club with Arnold Palmer as Event Chair, Westmoreland County Airshow, Great American Banana Split Festival and “Steelers Fest @ Latrobe” during the Steelers Training Camp at St. Vincent College.

Chief Development | Marketing Officer – Mid Atlantic Region

Arthritis Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Executive Director - Western Pennsylvania Chapter, Pittsburgh, PA
  • - Managed development and marketing/revenue offices and staff in six states in Western Pennsylvania & the Mid-Atlantic region. Responsibilities included promoting, planning and managing fundraising and marketing, securing business partners, new revenue and the coordination of events. Raised 2010 revenue in troubled economy by 11% over 2009.

Cruise Director - Onboard Revenue, Events, Fiscal Management, Destination Marketing, Communications, Onboard Television Host, Guest Relations

Holland America Cruise Line
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • - Holland America Line operates a fleet of 19 luxury ships welcoming over 1,200,000 guests per year and is part of Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise line operator in the world. Consistently achieved some of the fleet’s highest ratings for guest experience and revenue. Coordinated onboard fiscal opportunities through events, activities, enrichment, food and beverage promotions and the marketing of all port excursions and guest opportunities.

General Manager – Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Event Planning, Communications, Budgeting, Fiscal Management and Team Building

CAE Entertainment & Events
01.1992 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: CAE Entertainment & Events was a division of CAE Productions, Inc. and the Tri-State area’s largest source of family entertainment and special event planning services.
  • - Coordinated and managed weekend game-day events for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park & Pittsburgh Panthers football at Heinz Field. Visitors and attendees averaged over 35,000.
  • - Functioned as the “Director of Game-Day-Entertainment” for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • - Exclusively produced regional events with the cast of “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.”

Education

School of Business -

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1992

Skills

  • External/Internal Communications
  • Relationship Building
  • Broadcast, Print & Online Marketing
  • Community Advocacy & Outreach
  • Revenue Management
  • Website & Social Media Strategy
  • Budget Creation
  • New Business & Partner Development

Timeline

Certified Family Caregiver

Help at Home, LLC
10.2023 - 09.2025

General Manager – Business & Member Development

Diamond Run Golf Club / Butlers Golf Course
02.2021 - 10.2023

Executive Director – Marketing, Membership Sales, Communications, Revenue Creation, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Community Liaison, Special Events

Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
01.2017 - 01.2020

Interim Executive Director – Marketing, Campaign Development, Communications, Event Planning, Revenue Creation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Partner Engagement

The Foundation at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center @ Presque Isle
01.2016 - 01.2017

Executive Director – Communications, Revenue Management, Marketing, Golf Events, Financial Planning, Business Development, Partnership Outreach, Facility Operations

The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce
01.2012 - 01.2016

Chief Development | Marketing Officer – Mid Atlantic Region

Arthritis Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2011

Cruise Director - Onboard Revenue, Events, Fiscal Management, Destination Marketing, Communications, Onboard Television Host, Guest Relations

Holland America Cruise Line
01.2005 - 01.2008

General Manager – Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Event Planning, Communications, Budgeting, Fiscal Management and Team Building

CAE Entertainment & Events
01.1992 - 01.2005

School of Business -

Point Park University