Hailing from the largest settlement in Grand Bahama, I grew up in Jones Town Eight Mile Rock with my parents Sherick and Paddie Martin. As the oldest child of four (4), being a leader and positive example was engrained in my early developments of life. I enjoyed growing up in Jones Town, where swimming on the bay side was a daily routine, and playing street ball throughout the different communities.
Education has always been a vital component in achieving success within this lifetime, my parents instilled at an early age that a solid foundation can propel any individual to higher heights. My high school years were spent as a proud warrior at Freeport Anglican High School, which is now, Bishop Michael Eldon High School. My tertiary educational experience commenced in August 2001 at the renowned Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. During my studies at this time I realized that the world is ever-changing and having a multi- faceted approach to the business arena is key in every establishment.
This perspective was a major factor in my decision of pursuing Business Administration. Graduating in the top percentile within my field in December 2006, I now hold a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a minor in Finance.
In 2017 I was elected Local Government Member for the Jones Town Community. I have always had a heart for my community and it was a pleasure to serve in that capacity. I assisted in helping persons access back to school assistance, partaking in food drives, and community clean ups.
I was employed with All Bahamas Construction Company Limited for seven (7) years where I initially served as an Office and VAT Compliant Representative. Being employed at Tadd S. Martin Farrington Way (General Delivery) Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama taddmartin21@outlook.com 242.443-0787 (c) 42.806.1111 2
All Bahamas Construction Company has given me the opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge within the field of Business. Over the years I worked my way up the ranks as Liason Officer, Safety and Quality Assurance Officer and then ultimately Project Manager. I worked on projects such as the renovation of the Lani Suite at the Grand Lucayan Resort, the Grand Lucayan Highway Bridge Project, the Fishing Hole Causeway Project and Project Sunrise at Pharmacam Limited. During my project management experience I was responsible for employee time management, ensuring deadlines were met while providing quality assurance. My qualities of being; devoted to ensuring accuracy, keen sharp and all around knowledge allowed me to be an asset to the All Bahamas Construction team.
It was always been my dream to be a young entrepreneur that owned and managed my own construction company. In 2019 I formed Skye’s Construction Company. Over the years I acquired and developed relationships with many persons and sub-contractors within the industry and they can vouch for the quality of work my company produces. From then till now my company has worked on major projects such as the Dorian Disaster Relief, home and business renovations, also loading and hauling for Island Site Development projects and Bahamas Hot Mix Company. I believe in constant improvement and growth, hence I am currently working on expanding our services and increasing our equipment fleet. My company employs young men and women from the Eight Mile Rock Community, which has established an annual Christmas Toy Drive.
As the saying goes, “all work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy”. Though I am involved with my company and community, I am an easy-going individual that enjoys spending time with my family. I play a very important role as it relates to the family structure. I am a husband to Shanice Martin, my beautiful wife of eight (8) years and a father of four (4) children; son, Trevae Martin and daughters, Tyler, Taleah, and Talayah Martin. I spend majority of my leisure time with my family, encouraging a closely knit family unit; whether through Sunday dinners, beach days, and visiting relatives. My family and I currently attend Mount Zion Baptist Church where I hold the position of Secretary in the Men’s Fellowship Department. My love for sports has allowed me to be a part of the National Basketball Team, where we recently won a gold medal in the last Commonwealth of the Bahamas National Championship. Not only am I a part of the National Basketball Team, but I also play for the undefeated Bahama Rock Flag Football team.
As a man, my greatest motivation in life, stems from my family and ensuring that I create multiple opportunities for them to thrive. Everything that I delve into, is always something that I love or feel passionate about. My favorite quote which is derived from Confucius’ interpretation says “Always choose something you love and you will never work a day in your life."