Andrew D. Martin
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French Limited working proficiency
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Hebrew Elementary proficiency
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Alan Blair
Andrew is an incredibly insight person. His creation of Six Figure Dinners is not only brilliant, but so unique in it's concepts and application, that it got my attention the moment I saw it. Other similar organizations are really not similar. Every process of Six Figure Dinners is well structured, thought provoking, effective, and personalized to the point of discrediting the adage "Don't mix business with pleasure". Andrew has been able to build this organization in a way that all members feel a special level of comfort with each other, while supporting the resolution of business challenges in a way that is both effective and educational. Without giving away the farm to those organizations that would like to be able to compete with Six Figure Dinners, I'll just say that this organization is the greatest support structure to the success of my business that I could have hoped for. Andrews ability to create such synergy between business owners and their success is both fun and rewarding... and likely comes from his ability to be both kind and caring to his fellow man. And how he can achieve this while being such a great father and family man, is something I am taking notes on. Andrew and Six figure dinners comes highly recommended by me!
Thomas Steffan
I was surprised and impressed by Andrew's depth of knowledge and his quick turnaround when we had a new hire fall through. He was able to quickly pull and present a new candidate very quickly which we hired.
Alan Blair
Andrew is an incredibly insight person. His creation of Six Figure Dinners is not only brilliant, but so unique in it's concepts and application, that it got my attention the moment I saw it. Other similar organizations are really not similar. Every process of Six Figure Dinners is well structured, thought provoking, effective, and personalized to the point of discrediting the adage "Don't mix business with pleasure". Andrew has been able to build this organization in a way that all members feel a special level of comfort with each other, while supporting the resolution of business challenges in a way that is both effective and educational. Without giving away the farm to those organizations that would like to be able to compete with Six Figure Dinners, I'll just say that this organization is the greatest support structure to the success of my business that I could have hoped for. Andrews ability to create such synergy between business owners and their success is both fun and rewarding... and likely comes from his ability to be both kind and caring to his fellow man. And how he can achieve this while being such a great father and family man, is something I am taking notes on. Andrew and Six figure dinners comes highly recommended by me!
Thomas Steffan
I was surprised and impressed by Andrew's depth of knowledge and his quick turnaround when we had a new hire fall through. He was able to quickly pull and present a new candidate very quickly which we hired.
Alan Blair
Andrew is an incredibly insight person. His creation of Six Figure Dinners is not only brilliant, but so unique in it's concepts and application, that it got my attention the moment I saw it. Other similar organizations are really not similar. Every process of Six Figure Dinners is well structured, thought provoking, effective, and personalized to the point of discrediting the adage "Don't mix business with pleasure". Andrew has been able to build this organization in a way that all members feel a special level of comfort with each other, while supporting the resolution of business challenges in a way that is both effective and educational. Without giving away the farm to those organizations that would like to be able to compete with Six Figure Dinners, I'll just say that this organization is the greatest support structure to the success of my business that I could have hoped for. Andrews ability to create such synergy between business owners and their success is both fun and rewarding... and likely comes from his ability to be both kind and caring to his fellow man. And how he can achieve this while being such a great father and family man, is something I am taking notes on. Andrew and Six figure dinners comes highly recommended by me!
Thomas Steffan
I was surprised and impressed by Andrew's depth of knowledge and his quick turnaround when we had a new hire fall through. He was able to quickly pull and present a new candidate very quickly which we hired.
Alan Blair
Andrew is an incredibly insight person. His creation of Six Figure Dinners is not only brilliant, but so unique in it's concepts and application, that it got my attention the moment I saw it. Other similar organizations are really not similar. Every process of Six Figure Dinners is well structured, thought provoking, effective, and personalized to the point of discrediting the adage "Don't mix business with pleasure". Andrew has been able to build this organization in a way that all members feel a special level of comfort with each other, while supporting the resolution of business challenges in a way that is both effective and educational. Without giving away the farm to those organizations that would like to be able to compete with Six Figure Dinners, I'll just say that this organization is the greatest support structure to the success of my business that I could have hoped for. Andrews ability to create such synergy between business owners and their success is both fun and rewarding... and likely comes from his ability to be both kind and caring to his fellow man. And how he can achieve this while being such a great father and family man, is something I am taking notes on. Andrew and Six figure dinners comes highly recommended by me!
Thomas Steffan
I was surprised and impressed by Andrew's depth of knowledge and his quick turnaround when we had a new hire fall through. He was able to quickly pull and present a new candidate very quickly which we hired.
Credentials
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Parenting Coordination and Facilitation Certificate
Manousso Mediation & Arbitration LLCMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced: Family-Divorce-Child Custody Mediation Certificate
Manousso Mediation & Arbitration LLCFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Arbitration Certificate
Manousso Mediation & Arbitration LLCJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Mediation Certificate
Manousso Mediation & Arbitration LLCJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Effective Trauma Care
The Allender CenterMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Dale Carnegie Sales Training: Winning with Relationship Selling
Dale CarnegieJul, 2004- Oct, 2024 -
Extraordinary Productivity: The 5 Choices That Drive Success
FranklinCoveyJul, 2004- Oct, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossMay, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
ServSafe Manager
ServSafe Food Protection Manager InstructorSep, 2010- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Six Figure Dinners
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and CEO
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Mar 2022 - Present
Six Figure Dinners is a fractional Board of Advisors for $1MM-$5MM Revenue small-business owners, founders, and partners. It meets monthly for an enjoyable, elegant dinner followed by problem-solving discussions. In addition to these productive evening sessions, SFD membership also includes on-demand business coaching and quarterly 1-on-1 meetings with an experienced small business consultant. ● Facilitate group conversations to engage each member and clarify the real business problem - once we clearly understand each problem, the solution presents itself ● Bring in appropriate Consultants as needed to provide specific subject matter expertise for members ● Recruit elite members to join our Board and ensure to group is appropriately diverse keeping in mind industry, gender, and ethnic background Show less
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Co-Owner
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Nov 2014 - Present
JARA Ventures is a venture capital firm that has invested and operated in a variety of industries including financial services, recruiting, digital media, and real estate. ● Helped launch and grow an online media business by providing digital marketing strategy and support that resulted in a seven-figure asset sale ● Formed a new Ad Sales team for a hyperlocal media network which grew paid media sales by 200% in 18 months ● Collaborated on the successful acquisition, improvement, and sale of multiple real estate deals Show less
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Sojourn Heights Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Mar 2017 - Oct 2020
Sojourn Heights Church is one local church within Sojourn Houston, which is a family of neighborhood churches seeking to share Jesus with our neighbors for the glory of God and the good of our city. Sojourn Houston churches view the Neighborhood Parish as a primary philosophy of ministry. ● Support the non-pastoral staff including Kids, Worship, Connections, and Admin ● Manage the budget, finances, and building ● Help shape strategic procedures to make the church's vision come alive Show less
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Partner, Director of Business Development
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
Founded in 2005, Direct Hire Houston is a recruiting firm who places candidates in several fields include accounting, oil/gas accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit and collections, public and corporate audit and public and corporate taxation. ● Joined executive recruiting business which provides permanent placement recruiting ● Built LinkedIn network of 25,000+ connections in various industries to serve HR Managers ● Designed proprietary DHH Candidate Match System which connects applicants with jobs Show less
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Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Franchisee
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Sep 2010 - Oct 2014
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve frozen yogurt franchise concept that caters to kids and families with its customer-friendly attitude and high degree of customization. I co-owned and operated 11 locations plus a Menchie's food truck in the Houston, TX metro area. ● Developed eleven Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt locations in the greater Houston area by executing a 36-month real estate search and buildout strategy ● Focused on marketing and community outreach activities to establish Menchie’s as preferred community gathering place for families and children ages 3-12 ● Interviewed, hired, and trained over 400 team members and store leaders to exceed customer service rating 4.5/5 Show less
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Nestle
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Switzerland
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
Nestle is the worldwide leader in food production. For 150 years Nestle has provided innovative, science-based products to enhance the quality of life. Nestle's has 339,000 employees and boasts over 2,000 brands in 197 countries with sales over $91B. ● Synthesized retention strategy for NESCAFÉ foodservice operators that generated $785K benefit ● Designed creative pieces for national NESCAFÉ Customer Retention Marketing Campaign ● Created product launch plan for NESQUIK 1.5 liter syrup pump bottle within foodservice channels Show less
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Trex Company
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Wholesale Building Materials
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500 - 600 Employee
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Sales Representative
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Jun 2004 - Apr 2008
Trex is the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products with annual sales of more than $300MM. Trex offers the widest array of composite building products, which are available in more than 42 countries around the world. ● Initiated Trex’s direct presence in Boise and increased sales 39% over two years ● Presented 30+ times to channel partners that led to 12% more advance purchase orders ● Designed and published 250 copies of Trex Idea Book that led to increased TrexPro sales Show less
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Rosewood Capital
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Malaysia
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Intern
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May 2003 - Jul 2003
Rosewood Capital is a private equity firm that has over 25 years of history focused exclusively on making equity investments in the consumer growth sector. Rosewood backs profitable consumer companies led by passionate management teams and proven business models. ● Researched and recommended attractive mid-size consumer brands for potential investments ● Completed capstone project analyzing wedding industry which led to investment consideration ● Diagnosed two potential venture capital investments which led to negotiation Show less
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Pepperdine University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Advisor
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Aug 2001 - May 2003
Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service and leadership. Founded in 1937, Pepperdine has over 7,000 students on six campuses around Los Angeles. ● Managed freshmen residence halls of 50 guys each at Fifield (01-02) and Morgan (02-03) ● Led Bible studies each year which encouraged open discussion and growth of residents ● Planned variety of social events including all-freshmen dance in 2003 which hosted 400 people Show less
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Goldman Sachs
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Investment Research Intern
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May 2002 - Jul 2002
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. ● Worked with Global Investment Research team to provide insights to equity clients ● Attended Initial Public Offering meeting with a San Francisco-based client (confidential) ● Developed enterprise software comparison used by financial analysts to enrich customer reports Show less
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Home Field Advantage
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United States
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Investment Management
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Sales Associate
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Aug 1998 - Jul 2001
Home Field Advantage was a retail store in Menlo Park that sold collectible items including sports cards, comic books, and beanie babies. HFA additionally sold bulk and packaged candy. Joe Carcione III opened HFA in 1989 and closed the business in 2006. ● Engaged potential customers with discussion of sports card product details ● Specialized in sports card knowledge as a personal collector in my youth ● Shift supervisor for 1-2 shifts/week when the owner was not present Home Field Advantage was a retail store in Menlo Park that sold collectible items including sports cards, comic books, and beanie babies. HFA additionally sold bulk and packaged candy. Joe Carcione III opened HFA in 1989 and closed the business in 2006. ● Engaged potential customers with discussion of sports card product details ● Specialized in sports card knowledge as a personal collector in my youth ● Shift supervisor for 1-2 shifts/week when the owner was not present
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Education
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2008 - 2010
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Entrepreneurship -
2000 - 2004
Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration -
1994 - 2000
Menlo School
High School -
1998 - 1998
University of Oxford
Pre-College Courses, British Law, SAT Prep
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