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Martin Thomas is a seasoned executive with 30+ years of experience in leadership, strategic planning, and operations management. He has held senior roles in various industries, including manufacturing and software, and has a proven track record of driving growth, improving efficiency, and developing high-performing teams. As a seasoned executive, Martin has a strong background in sales, marketing, and program management, with a focus on customer service and business strategy. He has a strong educational foundation, with a degree from Boise State University. Throughout his career, Martin has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, with a focus on building strong relationships, driving results, and fostering a positive work environment. Currently, Martin is a Senior Operations Consultant at Global Shop Solutions, where he has been working for over 10 years. Prior to this role, Martin held various leadership positions, including General Manager/CEO at Idaho Correctional Industries, Sales and Marketing Manager at Idaho Correctional Industries, and Account Executive at Berwick Offray.

Experience

    • Senior Operations Consultant
      • Apr 2014 - Present

    • General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer
      • Jun 2005 - Jan 2014

      Managed, organized and controlled the operations in four locations and was responsible for all strategic planning and creating the vision of CI.Under my direction and leadership CI had unprecedented success. Adopting a business model Idaho Correctional Industries has been both an offender training program and runs like a business. No state funding is allocated to CI. Sales doubled from 3.7 million to 8.1 million, increase capital expenditure by 5 million, increase cash flow and created a documented training program. In 2008/2009 evaluated and purchased an ERP System and implemented in July of 2009.

    • Sales and Marketing Manager
      • Jun 2002 - Jun 2005

      Reorganized the Marketing and Sales department, designed, developed, and implemented new sales job descriptions. Developed merchandising programs. Developed point of purchase brochures. Implemented a trade show program. Expanded customer base to include the private sector. Returned trust between manufacturing and sales. Created a strong team of sales professionals by teaching how to bring the heart of service to every transaction. Sales increased from 3.7 Million 2002 to 6.3 million 2005.

    • Sales Representative
      • Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

      Provided sales and marketing expertise to grow a new territory for Idaho Correctional Industries. Grew sales from 0 to $330,000 first year. Designed and implemented new sales systems and programs for Correctional Industries. Was responsible for finding and opening a new showroom in 2002.

    • Account Executive Lion Ribbon Company
      • Mar 1989 - May 1999
      • Boise

      Built and grew an account base in a five state territory. Forecast and developed marketing plans to exceed sales goals each year. I average a 6% increase each year with Lion. Developed merchandising programs that increased profitability for customers. Awarded as one the the top ten sales executives for Lion each year for hitting and exceeding sales goals.

Education

  • Boise State University

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