Newton Martin
Property Developer / Project Manager · MORIBOSA Development
Vero Beach, FL
In My Own Words
I am a bicycle expert with 18 consecutive years in the business. I began by racing BMX in 1979 at the age of 11. I then transitioned into extreme mountain biking in the late '90's. The bike shop environment was addictive and I found a home there. I've enjoyed my experiences working in highly performing shops across the Eastern United States and taking multiple technical trainings. Some of my speciality services include bicycle fitting, client relations and management. Teams and the community we build together are all important to me. Having happy, well trained and committed team members allows for a strong and lasting customer base. I enjoy working across a broad array of riders, from athletes to commuters, beginners to seniors and differently abled, we should all find the ride that works for us. I now want to leverage my skills to more back end work where I can build partnerships and provide support to stores that want to become institutions within their region. I also launched a small and successful property investment company in 2022. I enjoy serious business mixed with good vibes.
Work Experience
Property Developer / Project Manager
MORIBOSA Development2018 – Present
Property Investment/development as the owner/operator of my own company. Currently restoring historic colonial-era homes in Belize City, Belize, as well as developing a larger community near the Altun Ha ruins, Belize.
Sales Associate / Mechanic
Bicycle Pro Shop, Georgetown, Washington D.C.2022 – 2023
A temporary and part-time job intended to help me pay expenses while in Washington D.C. I oversaw sales, executed repairs, builds, handled ordering, receiving and customer relations.
General Manager
Perry Rubber Bike Shop, Savannah, Georgia2016 – 2022
Managed every facet of operations including sales, marketing, merchandising, human resources, service, ordering and receiving. Established myself as a market leader in professional bicycle fitment in the region. Voted best bike shop in Savannah.
General Manager
Outback Bikes LLC, Atlanta, Georgia2005 – 2016
Managed every facet of operations including but not limited to : sales, marketing, bicycle fitment, merchandising, human resources, service, ordering and receiving. Launched the bicycle fitment portion of the business and cultivated it into a profitable and well respected part of the company. Voted best bike shop in Atlanta every year.
Artist
Universal Music Group / Interscope Records1999 – 2002
Artist on the Interscope Record Label. Recorded, toured, and acted as a consultant for music, marketing, and graphic design. Performed duties as a graphic designer.
Production / Assembly
Straight Line Enterprises, Redmond, Washington1996 – 1997
Worked as an assembly line technician for Straightline assembling wakeboards as well as subsidiary companies they owned: Vast Snowboards, Silence Snowboards and Tucker Snowboards. Established myself as a top performer in the factory. I became instrumental in increasing productivity and efficiency.