ROBERT HAMZEY
Rancho Mirage,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO/Managing Partner
Distinctive Properties Property Management
Rancho Santa Fe/Del Mar/Carlsbad/Rancho Mirage, CA
06.2008 - 12.2023
- 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
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
Rancho Mirage, California
08.2021 - 03.2023
- 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.
President
Insurance Unlimited Group
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
08.1982 - 03.2006
- 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
Brian's Classic Auto and the Route "66" Diner
San Diego, CA
04.1997 - 03.2004
- 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
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General studies
PALOMAR COLLEGE
Vista, CA11.2020
Teacher - Industrial Arts/Business
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Ypsilanti, MI05.1972
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
Accomplishments
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.
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
Timeline
Liquor Merchandiser
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
08.2021 - 03.2023
CEO/Managing Partner
Distinctive Properties Property Management
06.2008 - 12.2023
President
Brian's Classic Auto and the Route "66" Diner
04.1997 - 03.2004
President
Insurance Unlimited Group
08.1982 - 03.2006
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General studies
PALOMAR COLLEGE
Teacher - Industrial Arts/Business
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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