Steve Martin

About Steve Martin

Senior creative and sales professional with over 25 years of providing service and support with proven success in media communications, brand development, promotional products, corporate apparel, and business management with a customer focused track record. Possesses confidence and leadership with resourceful problem solving, creative team management and strategic planning. Self-motivated, exercises sensible judgement; highly organized and detailed oriented with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Responsible for the day-to-day operations, bid process, expenses, budgeting, forecasting, and customer proposals. Develop & build new business and customer relations.Superior creative lead in a variety of media, marketing campaigns and communication projects, from executive announcements to new product releases, trade shows, events, and sales promotions. History in award winning productions and events ranging in complexity from regional and national sales meetings to large corporate events. A resourceful, highly organized, analytical, and solutions driven problem solver, with in-depth account management experience. I have over the course of my career been privileged to work frequently and extensively throughout Michigan, the US, and Canada. Working with regional, national organizations including, Steelcase, Van Eerden Food Service, Spectrum Health, Gordon Food Service, Greber, Amway, and others. CORE COMPETENCIES Customer Relations Media Communications Developing Current and New Business Territory Sales Brand Development Microsoft, Word, Excel, Power Point, Quickbooks,Google Docs and Photoshop Development of Current and New Business Sales Experience with In-Depth Knowledge in the Audio Video, Automotive, and the Apparel Industries

Experience

1. Account Executive

   HALO Branded Solutions

   Dec 2019 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Grow Your Business Through Strategic and Creative Knowledge of Branded Apparel and Merchandise. Your Success is My Business.Experienced Promotional Products and Corporate Apparel Consultant representing HALO Branded Solutions.HALO is a global leader of promotional solutions, combining creativity, innovation and the most sophisticated technology for dynamic results. With top-quality products, over six decades of branding expertise and efficient operational processes, HALO offers unmatched reliability and unique solutions for every client, on every project. As a \"full-service\" promotional products distributor, we offer:*Company stores and fulfillment services.*Industry-leading customer service from over 500 Account Executives throughout the United States and a support staff of over 300.*Competitive pricing, including our popular Best Sellers and BrandED merchandise programs.*Secure Source, HALO\'s comprehensive product safety and social compliance program.*Award winning marketing support for your internal and external branding campaigns.*Recognition, rewards, and incentive programs built to inspire and engage your workforce.

Education

• Grand Rapids Community College

  Photography / Visual Arts

• Ferris State University

  Audio Visual Production

Skills

• Copywriting
• Video Editing
• Online Marketing
• Advertising
• Content Management
• Video Director
• Creative Direction
• Project Management
• Event Photography
• Photography
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Media Production
• Film Production
• Facebook
• New Business Development
• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Event Management
• Video Production
• Corporate Events
• Social Media Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Online Advertising
• Customer Service
• Editing
• Camera Operating
• Employer Branding
• Media Production Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Digital Media
• Entertainment
• Live Events
• Lighting
• Multimedia
• Videography
• Budgets
• Digital Marketing
• Event Planning
• Internal Communications