Jim Martin

Jim Martin is the President and owner of Creative Meetings & Incentives, specializing in marketing, producing, and on-site management of various corporate events ranging from national sales conferences to high-profile sporting events and sales promotion merchandise.

With a rich background in human resources, Jim has expertise in sales training, management development, supervisory training, leadership development, executive coaching, and career counseling.

Experienced in managing Learning & Development functions, Jim focuses on educating and training high-potential employees through needs assessment, executive coaching, mentoring, consulting services, and facilitation.

In addition to event management, Jim Martin serves as a learning and organizational consultant, designing customized coaching initiatives for individuals looking to maximize their potential based on their learning styles and experience levels.

Previously, Jim held roles at HSBC Bank, American Express, and GE Capital, implementing needs assessment, training, and development programs. He has conducted workshops globally and currently collaborates with a diverse range of companies, from Fortune 500 corporations to small startups.

Throughout his 25 years of experience, Jim has worked extensively in financial services, consumer products, insurance, hospitality, and entrepreneurial ventures. His specialties include event management, employee and client incentive programs, sales promotion merchandise, high-profile sporting events, human resource development, staff development, executive coaching, and career planning.

Jim's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Connecticut School of Business, as well as a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development from Springfield College.

He has held various positions in organizations like OI Partners - Gateway International as an Executive Advisor and President, General Electric as an HR Manager in Education & Training, Marine Midland/HSBC Bank as VP - Director of Corporate Training, American Express as Manager of Human Resource Development, and Savings Bank Life Insurance Fund as Director of Personnel Development.