Stop looking at me… on paper
Originally published November 21, 2018
For years I’ve been blessed to land jobs along my career track, whether or…
Hello. I’m Martin, professional accountant and IT administrator. My specialty is T.A.C.T. – Troubleshooting, Analysis, Cleanup and Turnaround of troubled or struggling small businesses and business units. Current studies toward a degree in business administration bolster my 20+ years in public and charter education, information technology, communication systems, and for-profit and nonprofit accounting. In my personal time, I enjoy helping small businesses and non-profit organizations establish sound business practices and information systems that help them grow. My pet projects include helping young entrepreneurs and artists find their voices, advocating for education and human services causes, and contributing toward community and economic development.
Utilizing knowledge and skills to establish known and unknown opportunities for improvement.
Applying critical thinking to discover root causes and to develop plans for remediation.
Using creative problem solving and teamwork to organize, unify, and restructure.
Combining communication and technical skills to set new courses and goals.
Since first volunteering for a local middle school during my senior year, I’ve been involved in educating and mentoring young people toward their full potential and goals. Through speaking engagements, mentor opportunities, and career day presentations, I’ve bridged my professional background in accounting and IT to academic and career goals of students throughout Philadelphia.
Earning my degree in business administration has been a natural extension of this experience, bringing me that much closer to my goal of building sustainable communities through education and economic development opportunities.
School of Social Work Certificate Programs:
Supervision 100 Level Training Series:
• Support Accounting & Financial Reporting team by providing quarterly reconciliations for critical functions
• Support 25+ concurrent independent audits, including audits subject…
• In addition to accounting duties performed as Accountant/Analyst:
• Develop and maintain organization’s first complete technology assets inventory and database
• Liaise between…
• Collaborate with Finance Manager to write/revise Fiscal Accounting Policies and Procedures Manuals
• Perform all general ledger data entry and review revenue…
• Processed average of 400 payables with 100% accuracy on a monthly basis with as little as one-week turnaround
• Maintained general ledger…
• Posted on average 1,000 monthly general ledger entries for 5 entities with annual revenues of $20M
• Concurrently managed 5 general ledgers,…
Completed federal program certificate program within first 60 days.
Completed two-day Uniform Guidance training that supersedes circular A-133.
Led no-adjustment, no-letter audit within first 90 days at PCA.
Integral in development of first comprehensive scorecard.
Strengthened segregation of duties and internal controls with Finance Manager.
Accepted IT management atop accounting/analyst responsibilities.
Secured laptop donations to supplement forensic interviews and victim support services.
Integral in restructuring finance department and hiring of CFO.
Led multiple simultaneous independent audits with no auditor adjustments and no management letters.
Oversaw accounting software migration and new A/P integration with Bill.com.
Sought and acquired training in Federal Title V management and reporting.
Restored computer lab to full functionality as a student and community resource area within first 90 days in IT role.
Integral in restructuring of finance department and designation of payroll as independent office within first 90 days of finance role.
Redesigned and implemented internal forms used for payment processing, payroll changes, and employee benefits elections.
Led financial accounting team through management transitions of COO and CFO.
Introduced original Creative Writers curriculum into Coqui Summer Camp academic enrichment programming.
Chaperoned students and led workshops at annual weekend leadership retreat.
Established new processes, procedures, and controls as parent organization centralized school management operations.
Authored and sponsored multiple marketing-aimed after-school clubs devoted to highlighting school activities and student successes.
Designed, implemented and maintained school-wide technology inventory database, linked to in-house IT help desk ticketing system.
Led communications and press relations arm of Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence task force with PPD, community advocacy groups, and city officials.
Just Cookies…
Mentored formerly homeless culinary entrepreneur and provided networking, business planning, and marketing strategy expertise.
Miss Puerto Rico Pennsylvania
Provided marketing and financial analysis services and supported the pageant’s activities for one full year with thorough SWOT analysis and marketing strategy development.
Friends of McPherson Square Library
Maintained books and records, including meeting minutes and bank statements, of local library friends group.
Friends of McPherson Square Library
Maintained books and records, including meeting minutes and bank statements, of local library friends group.
Gathered Dreams
Provided financial and managerial accounting leadership for nonprofit startup that connected foster parents and children.
Just Cookies…
Mentored formerly homeless culinary entrepreneur and provided networking, business planning, and marketing strategy expertise.
Muevete/Muevelo Dancers
Provided governance and guidance to dance troupe director and made recommendations for networking, fundraising, marketing, and community advocating. Attended events and offered feedback, as warranted.
Independent Series
Chaperoned student groups on weekend leadership retreat and led workshops focused on speech writing, public speaking, and presentation skills. Similarly, presented career- and entrepreneurship-focused workshops for college conference attendees.
ASPIRA, Inc. of PA
Transformed computer network, revived community computer lab, and instituted programs to increase student and community engagement. Led sweeping change in finance department: supervised payroll administrator, finance clerk and summer youth employees and established structures maintained after departure.
Anti-drug/Anti-Violence Task Force
Secretary, custodian of records, and external communications director for community task force comprising police, local schools, community advocates, and elected officials.
Centro Pedro Claver &
Centro Pedro Albizu Campos
Maintained nonprofit records, instituted community library with volunteers, and provided summer youth programming insights.
Roberto Clemente Middle School
Instituted help desk ticket system for monitoring and addressing computer and supervised part-time technology assistants tasked with help desk service delivery.
Authored new online magazine/blog to highlight women in the arts and business, featuring stories by and about influential artists and entrepreneurs.
Online magazine representing North Philadelphia’s young people making the news. Combined lessons and enhanced activities of Clemente News Club, Creative Writers and Model Citizens programs.
Self-published book of original poems, letters (some open), essays, and lyrics compiled over several years as part of author’s “20 in 2000” project. Derivative work of this original is currently in progress.
Authored and sponsored Creative Writers After School Program (CWASP) beginning at Clemente Middle School and continuing to other locations throughout Philadelphia.
Community service and civic engagement program rewarding middle- and high-school students for outstanding leadership and service in their schools and neighborhoods.
Sponsored student-led after-school newsletter publishing club at Roberto Clemente Middle School. Provided learning materials, supported by school resources.
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