1. Paul E. Downey
47 Forest Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-889-5939 / upsidedowney1@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE IN-BRIEF
Over fifteen years of diversified sales and marketing experience with a concentration in the luxury
automotive industry. Recognized for creating and implementing effective marketing programs and events
that consistently meet and exceed projected goals. Accomplished in interfacing with high net worth
individuals and corporate executives to stimulate product interests and to consummate high cost sales. A
creative problem solver with strong analytical skills. Consistently recognized for outstanding performance
and ranking at the top in comparison with peers.
RECOGNITION
 Top 10 Sales Professionals in the Unites States – Bentley Motors, 2011
 Top 3% for Sales Increase – Rolls-Royce Motors North America, 2011
 Bentley Sales Hall of Fame – Bentley Motors, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2012
 100% Audit Compliance – 1995 – 2012 – All Brands
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
First Commonwealth Capital, LLC, Boston MA January 2010 to Present
Partner
Prospect and develop a Portfolio of Clients for real estate lending and advisory services for the construction
of commercial and residential properties. Licensed Massachusetts Usury.
Bentley Boston, Rolls-Royce Motors of New England, Lamborghini Boston 1995 to December 2013
(Herb Chambers Company – 2007 to 2013)
(Foreign Motors West – 1995-2007)
Luxury Brands Sales Director
 Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic marketing programs to achieve the
successfulintroduction and sale of luxury motorcars in the New England area,with a concentration in the
greater Boston market.
 Interface with Senior Management (including CEO Level) within Bentley Motors, Rolls-Royce Motorcars,
and Lamborghini in the areas of sales,marketing, product training, and service.

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Bentley Boston, Rolls-Royce Motors of New England, Lamborghini Boston, Cont’d
 Interaction on a daily basis at the President and CEO level with prospective customers.
 Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing programs and strategies to include affinity
partnerships and strategic alliances.
 Recognized as a top revenue producer and for the ability to increase product visibility for Bentley, Rolls-
Royce, and Lamborghini product lines.
 Established a database of high profile and high net worth customers that resulted in repeat sales of luxury
motorcars and associated services.
 Interaction with a diverse clientele of luxury automotive buyers, from concept to delivery, of bespoke and
inventory based motorcars.
 Interfaced with a diverse clientele and consistently was able to provide direction and quality acceptance of
specifications for new luxury motorcars.
 Participate in a wide variety of high profile regional and national events designed to create and/or build brand
awareness and generate sales.
 Often called upon to add value from concept to delivery of new events and programs inclusive of affinity
partnership, trade shows, social media, charity participation, print and digital media, and various special
events.
 Interface with numerous luxury brand manufacturing executives to insure specification and delivery of high
value motorcars meet and/or exceeds customer expectations. Responsible for corporate and facility
compliance issues.
Corporate Real Estate Advisors, LLC. Framingham, MA 1991-1994
Partner
 Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Development.
 Specialized in the marketing and leasing of office and industrial space in the greater Boston Metro West
Market.
 Developed creative marketing and prospecting program that resulted in new listings, new prospective tenants,
and completed lease and sales transactions.
The Winfield Group, Framingham, MA 1988-1991
Associate
 Real Estate Brokerage and Development of Residential and Commercial Real Estate.
 Successfully developed and implemented marketing and prospecting programs that were focused on the sales
and leasing of commercial real estate in the Boston Metro West Market.
 Skilled in the negotiation of various purchase and sale agreements and various short and long term
commercial leases.
 Successfully develop and expand the Real Estate Brokerage business through interface with buyers, sellers,
agents, and affinity groups.
The Fafard Company, Ashland, MA 1985-1987
Real Estate Sales Associate
 Worked directly for a high-profile real estate developer with a focus on new construction condominiums and
single family homes.
 Recognized as top performer and for the ability to interface effectively with a wide variety potential buyers
and to bring negotiations to successfulcompletion.
 Became skilled in prospecting technologies and real estate listing management.

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Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration, The White House, Washington, DC
1983-1984
Member of Executive Administrative Staff
 Interfaced with President Ronald Reagan and Staff on a daily basis as a Member of the White House
Executive Administrative Staff.
 Interfaced with numerous Government Officials and Agencies, both internal and external, in support of the
President’s activities.
 Responsibilities varied, but always with an emphasis placed on personal communications.
 Was able to readily become a trusted member of the White House Executive Administrative Staff, which
required an ability to interface effectively with a variety of high ranking individuals in addition to the
President of the United States.
EDUCATION
B.A, History, 1984
Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
AFFILIATIONS
 Licensed Real Estate Broker– Commonwealth of MA
 Licensed Usury – Commonwealth of MA
 Notary Republic– Commonwealth of MA
 Corporator, The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Brookline, MA