


MATT ST. MARTIN
Executive Operations • Business Transformation • Growth Leadership
Hopkinsville, KY | mattstmartin@hotmail.com | 270-604-2023
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Business executive with 30+ years of leadership spanning operations, hospitality, enterprise consulting, technology strategy, entrepreneurship, and organizational transformation. Recognized for aligning people, processes, and strategy to improve profitability, customer experience, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. Trusted advisor to executives across banking, healthcare, manufacturing, government, legal, and professional services.
CORE EXECUTIVE STRENGTHS
Executive Leadership • Business Transformation • Operational Excellence • Strategic Planning • Financial Management • Organizational Development • Customer Experience • Business Development • Executive Communications • Process Improvement • Change Management • Vendor Negotiation • Technology Strategy • Cybersecurity Governance • Entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES
Founder, developer and product strategist for multiple business software platforms including Smoke Dat Meat, Prospect IQ, Proposal IQ, Topology IQ, and Pipeline Pro. Responsible for product vision, branding, business planning, workflow design, revenue models, user experience, and go-to-market strategy.
EXECUTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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30+ years leading business operations, consulting, hospitality, and enterprise initiatives.
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Trusted executive advisor across diverse industries.
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Entrepreneur developing multiple SaaS platforms.
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Owned and managed successful hospitality businesses with full P&L responsibility.
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Led enterprise modernization, business continuity, and organizational improvement projects.
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Known for building executive relationships, simplifying complex challenges, and driving measurable business outcomes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Technology Advisor | Cornerstone Information Systems 14 Years
Owner / General Manager | The Counsellors Grill & Smokehouse Blue 5 Years
General Manager | Golden Rule Smokehouse 2 Years
Global Change Manager | Equant / Orange Business Services 7 Years
Culinary and Hospitality Professional 7 Years
EDUCATION
Associate of Science – Computer Engineering | Stratford University
Associate of Science – Computer Science | Northern Virginia Community College
Professional Degree – Walt Disney World | Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
“The strongest organizations are built by aligning people, processes, technology, and culture around a common vision. My focus has always been creating sustainable growth through practical leadership and strategic execution.”