Hello! I'm Joseph
Dedicated IT sales professional and business owner with a proven track record and almost three decades of experience selling and providing comprehensive IT services, SaaS solutions, project management, network management, information security, and business continuity to corporate, local government, and academia clients. Skilled in prospecting, building relationships, pipeline management, service delivery, problem-solving, and talent acquisition. Strong communication and people skills built on years of working with C-level executives, referral-based relationships, and outbound marketing campaigns.
I am enthusiastic about securing a remote sales position with a company that is committed to providing outstanding solutions and driving customer growth.
Joseph J. Martin
IT Professional / Military Veteran
Phone:
(252) 412-4100
Email:
Location:
Greenville, NC
EXPERIENCE
2000-2023
CAROLINA IT GROUP
CEO
Founded Carolina IT Group to provide IT services for regional corporate clients. Built a full team of staff to support clients with managed IT services, SaaS solutions, information security, email services, VoIP, and business continuity.
Key Achievements:
- Oversaw all stages of growth throughout the company’s existence, personally leading business development, marketing and sales, and revenue growth, as well as owning all project delivery, and support until hiring actions became possible.
- Continued to grow our company’s revenue through outbound marketing, hosting seminars, client QBRs, developing custom solutions, consulting on best practices, and working with companies to educate and adopt new technologies.
- Developed and managed projects using various methodologies and tools while maintaining set timelines and budgets. Succeeded by hiring and leading the right talent along with effective communication.
2000-2001
IS Manager
FIRST SOUTH BANK
As head of the IS department, my primary responsibility was to oversee the computer and network operations for a Windows based network that supported 13 branches, 4 servers, 150+ computers, 50 network printers, and 12 ATM machines. In addition to managing a team of five employees, I was responsible for ensuring network performance, reliability, and security, which included managing Cisco routers and switches.
1998-2000
L2 Technician
IBM eServices
Level 2 Tech at IBM’s eServices Division. Primary responsibility was to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for Fortune 500 client servers. This involved using my technical expertise to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network-related problems, as well as providing guidance and support to other team members.
EDUCATION
1995-Current
VARIOUS
I took a more direct approach to education after the Navy. I sought out the best teachers and mentors to learn the technical and business skills I needed to succeed. Reading hundreds of books, taking advanced courses, hiring consultants and coaches, and applying everything I learned.
1989-1995
US NAVY
Various advanced A schools for Electronics Technician. Satellite communications, Secure Networks, Cipher Technologies, AEGIS Combat Systems, and others. Honorable discharge.
1987-1989
PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program
SKILLS
Prospecting / Outbound Sales
Confident Communicator
Strategic Problem Solver
IT Management
Project Managment
Empowering Team Leader