1. Brent T. Martin
6209 Texana Way
972-898-1250
Plano, TX 75074
BrentMartin416@gmail.com
MULTIFACETED PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Experienced in both front line sales and IT project management, candidate brings unique skillset to the role of being
the liaison between the business customer and IT department on internal initiatives. Entrepreneurial minded, with a
history of continuously creating or improving existing business processes and product offerings at a Fortune 500
company and leader in the auto finance industry. Customer facing relationship management and many successfully
implemented projects provide the interpersonal skills, project management, and systems knowledge required for
the candidate to excel in the role of product owner, project manager, or business systems analyst.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management – Relationship Management – Meeting Facilitation – Requirements Gathering – Sprint Planning
UAT Testing – Release Support – Credit Underwriting – Vendor Management – Process Management
EXPERIENCE
Relationship Manager
CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE, Plano, TX
March 2013 – April 2015
• Cultivated relationships with finance managers and directors at 25+ major South Austin car dealerships to grow
the territory from producing under 70% of plan to averaging over 100% each month
• Was awarded one of the organization’s highest honors after discovering, escalating, and managing to resolution
an IT issue that caused over 9,866 applications to receive incorrect pricing when the term changed but rate did
not
• Was frequently asked to do side by sides with analysts, managers, and IT personnel due to extensive front and
back end knowledge of loan originations systems and processes. Was often solicited for and provided feedback
that directly and positively impacted many policy and product enhancements.
Senior Associate Project Manager
Project Manager
February 2013 – March 2013
November 2010 – February 2013
CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE, Plano, TX
• Facilitated discussions with business customers and IT to identify project needs, create solutions, and develop
and document user story requirements and success criteria that led to successful and timely completion of a wide
range of IT and non IT projects for our Dealer, Direct, and Pre Approval lines of business
• Was project lead for and oversaw a team of developers to create a brand new customer facing website for the
Pre Approval line of business. Successfully implemented, this project allowed tens of thousands of customers to
view their loan terms, request dealer appointments, and get directions on their computer or smartphone which
caused a marked increase in the number of Pre Approval loans secured by Capital One
• Acted as owner proxy on an initiative to add a tool for the sales force to communicate with their dealership
personnel directly through Capital One’s internal loan origination system. Collaborated with internal and
external partners to develop and implement a tool that adhered to the limitations of two outside vendors
systems while providing an experience for internal users that received overwhelmingly positive feedback
• Created, owned, and acted as the Project Manager for the Fast Track process which, with only one Business
Systems Analyst and Tech Lead, delivered over one million dollars of small to medium sized enhancements and
bug fixes in less than two years
Founder and Owner
ELEMENTAL STEREO, Plano, TX
May 2008 – January 2013
• Researched the market and application to fill a niche for affordable golf cart and jet ski stereo systems
• Personally engineered, built, and shipped inventory of products in order to offer customers the highest value per
dollar option on the market

2. • Designed and maintained a company website for the marketing and distribution of products
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EDUCATION
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Major: Finance Minor: Entrepreneurship
The George Washington School of Business, Washington, D.C.
• ESI Masters Certificate in Project Management, March 2013
ACTIVITIES/SKILLS/AWARDS
• Founded a group of over 2,000 recent college graduates that network and participate in local events
• Previous member of the Launch Pad, Business School Mentor Program, MENSA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Project, Web Research
• UM Business Plan Competition Runner Up, Featured in Business Miami Magazine, Mentioned in Inc. Magazine,
Dean’s List (3), Provost Honor Roll, Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist
• United States Patent Application 20120186016 – Layered and Securable Flaps for Rest Supports
• Trip Hall Diamond June 2014, Graduate of the Capital One Project Manager Development Program