Martin Yount
Apollo Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic corporate manager with a solid track record in strategic analysis and relationship building. Skilled in managing budgets and leading teams to achieve operational efficiency and business growth through optimized processes. Have attended and received certifications in management and jobsite safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Manager, Estimator
Transmark Inc.
Deerfield Beach, FLorida
11.1999 - 12.2016
- Developed and executed training programs for staff, promoting professional growth and performance improvement.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for business expansion and product development.
- Managed budget allocations, ensuring adherence to financial objectives and resource optimization.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented standardized processes to enhance productivity across departments.
- Analyzed market trends to inform business strategies and improve competitive positioning.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
- Facilitated training programs for staff, enhancing skills and fostering professional growth.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with vendors for quality goods at competitive prices, positively impacting the bottom line.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Presented comprehensive bid proposals to clients, showcasing a clear understanding of their requirements and expectations.
- Continuously improved estimating procedures by staying updated on industry trends and attending relevant training courses.
- Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for precise estimates, minimizing potential change orders during construction phases.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable prices and terms to lower material costs.
Education
Business
Miami Dade County Community College
Miami, FloridaSkills
- Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc
- Employment: 1989 - 2003
- Assistant Secretary reporting to President of Corporation Project Management
- Transmark Inc
- Employment: 1999 - 2016
- Helped my wife to start a Pavement Marking Company while working for Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc and coming to work full time in 2003 to further develop and grow the Company
- Prior to 1999 worked for a barricade company and partner in a pavement marking contractor for 10 years Prior to that was Estimator for one of the largest Pavement Marking Companies in the Country, Pave Mark Corporation Oversaw and responsible for all of the work in the State of Florida as well as helping to estimate and oversee work in other states up the east coast and Texas Company later merged with another and I stayed on to help with transition prior to leaving with bonus
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing. Estimated and completed multiple projects that had experimental materials that state specified to improve future markings on state and federal roadways.
- Completed a roadway project that had hydraulic issues that had been discovered by changing the specified base materials in a timely manner.
- Responsible for multiple high profile projects for Airports, Interstate Highways and State Roadways with regards to pavement markings and roadway safety.
Affiliations
Prior Affiliations:
Florida Transportation Builders Assn. (FTBA)
American Traffic Safety Services Assn, (ATSSA)
Engineering Contractors Assn. (ECA) Board of Directors
Certification
PAST CERTIFICATIONS:
ATSSA Traffic Safety Certification
Timeline
Corporate Manager, Estimator
Transmark Inc.
11.1999 - 12.2016
Business
Miami Dade County Community College