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Robert Martinez

Operations Management
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Bilingual Regional operations leader with 15+ years managing multi-site teams and performance across complex, high-volume environments—bringing a civil construction operator’s mindset to safety, schedule discipline, equipment readiness, cost control, and customer service. Proven record improving profitability through P&L ownership, KPI management, SOP implementation, inventory controls, and Lean process improvement, including documented budget outperformance and six-figure annual savings. Bilingual leader skilled at building accountable teams, standardizing operations, and driving consistent execution across locations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Manager

National Construction Rentals Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2025

Led multi-branch regional operations for a construction services/equipment environment supporting active jobsites. Owned P&L performance, standardized branch execution, strengthened inventory discipline, and elevated safety and service delivery.

Key Results & Impact:

· Directed daily operations across multiple regional offices, achieving business objectives and surpassing budget goals by over 10% year after year.

· Engineered operational strategies and policies to enhance efficiency and productivity within the region.

· Analyzed financial reports, managing P&L statements and KPIs to streamline processes and implement cost-cutting measures.

· Cultivated a customer-centric culture that contributed to over $100K in new business, positively impacting the region's budget throughout my tenure with company.

· Managed staff development and fleet optimization to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Area Manager of Operations

All Pro Auto Reconditioning
08.2016 - 07.2020

Recruited to expand and scale operations across South Texas through account growth, multi-site buildout, and disciplined field execution.

Key Results & Impact:

· Spearheaded operational growth for All-Pro Auto Reconditioning in South Texas, expanding from 2 to 6 profit centers.

· Cultivated strong relationships with existing customers to cross-sell value-added services, enhancing customer satisfaction.

· Recruited, hired, and trained a skilled management team and technicians, fostering a culture of excellence.

· Achieved a 15% growth in profitability through effective leadership and proactive expense management.

Regional QA Manager

DriveTime Automotive Group Inc.
04.2010 - 06.2016

Owned regional standards and operational quality across multiple production sites; implemented Lean improvements, safety practices, and vendor negotiations.

Key Results & Impact:

· Established and maintained operational standards for 9 automotive shops across Central and South Texas.

· Developed safety-conscious policies that boosted customer satisfaction by 25%.

· Implemented Lean Production programs, enhancing profitability by an average of 10% per quarter.

· Negotiated with vendors to reduce turnaround time and waste by 20% over 12 months yr over yr.

Director of Operations

Automotive Recondition of SA
03.2004 - 02.2010

Led large-scale operations with 250+ employees; implemented Lean concepts and KPI systems to improve output and reduce waste.

Key Results & Impact:

· Oversaw operations at a large automotive reconditioning center with over 250 employees and 6 department managers.

· Implemented lean production concepts, reducing waste by 20% quarterly and costs savings over $12,000 annually.

· Collaborated with senior management to establish KPIs, enhancing departmental alignment with company values.

· Transformed the overall Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience by actively involving customers in feedback processes to identify possible areas of opportunity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12-2009

Skills

  • Regional / Multi-Location Operations Leadership
  • P&L Management, Budgeting, Forecasting
  • Margin Improvement, Cost Reduction, Waste Elimination
  • SOP Development, Standardization, Training & Compliance
  • Inventory / Asset Control, Utilization, Procurement
  • KPI Dashboards, Reporting Cadence, Performance Reviews
  • Safety-First Culture, Field/Branch Operations Discipline
  • Hiring, Coaching, Talent Development, Succession Planning
  • Customer Retention, Service Recovery, Account Growth
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Certification

  • Lean Certification
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Regional Manager

National Construction Rentals Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2025

Area Manager of Operations

All Pro Auto Reconditioning
08.2016 - 07.2020

Regional QA Manager

DriveTime Automotive Group Inc.
04.2010 - 06.2016

Director of Operations

Automotive Recondition of SA
03.2004 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

The University of Texas At San Antonio
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