Victor G. Martinez
Helotes, Texas *****
ad17zf@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
Educational Testing Service Constructed Response Rater Certification (English & Spanish)
J.P. Morgan Chase Fraud Analysis Certificate of Completion
Harvard Manage Mentor Time Management Course
Samsung Change Management Program, Richardson, Texas, Certificate of Training
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree-Finance Major, The University of Texas at Brownsville
Head-Start Orientation Program, United States Army Education Center, Illesheim, Germany, Certificate of Training
Courses Studied:
Business and Economic Statistics, Portfolio Management, Financial Institutions and Markets, Commercial Banking, Managerial Finance, Business Law, Macroeconomics, Investment Principles, International Business, Production Management, Organizational Communication, Computer Literacy, Business Information Systems, Managerial Accounting, Change Management, Time Management
EXPERIENCE:
Lead Financial Analyst
New Meridian Corporation, San Antonio, Texas, October 2020 to Present
Built model to produce 23 project level P&Ls containing task drilldown capability
Reduced month-end budget to actual reporting, by over 100%
Efficiently consolidated forecast and initiative expenses from multiple departments
Performed variance analysis for drivers of changes to sales, profit and cashflow
Achieved 100% employee participation as it pertains to resource utilization reporting
Authored cost models to compile data, calculate price and efficiently respond to RFPs
Senior Financial Analyst
Education Testing Service, San Antonio, Texas, August 2014 to October 2020
Landed the 2nd most lucrative contract in the assessment market, unseating a 16yr. incumbent
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to accurately report 100% of all program variances
Developed and implemented of margin enhancements increasing margins by 21%
Formulated financial models to expedite cash flow by 30%
Built profit analysis reports and provided recommendations to gauge program sustainability
Participated in subcontractor negotiations to decrease program costs by over 50%
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced contract management staff
Created Access and Excel database solutions to resolve data management challenges
Assist with strategic thinking around new product offerings and legislative proposals
Operational Risk Specialist
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., San Antonio, Texas, February 2014 to August 2014
Performed account and transaction reviews to identify fraudulent transactions
Consistently earned top 5% ranking for the ability to speak and write persuasively
Identified high-risk instruments for branch managers, customers, and corporate security
Provide bankers with expertise and support to remediate risk
Treasury & Credit Manager
Speed Commerce, Inc., Richardson, Texas, July 2013 to February 2014
Managed forecast model to monitor and manage the company’s cash flow
Performed 100% financial analyses for customers and vendors to assess risk
Responded to audit requests and data mining from our system within 24 hours
Ensured rigorous adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance standards
Adjusted architectural ERP(SAP) capabilities to improve procedural performance
Senior Financial Analyst
Samsung Telecommunications America LLC, Richardson, Texas, August 2008 to July 2013
Provided strategic financial support which resulted in 80% growth in revenue
Maintained a 0% write-off portfolio that included wireless, STB, and telephony businesses
Collaborated with insurance broker, carrier and responded to 100% of all trade requests
Performed customer financial analyses to evaluate liquidity, efficiency, and profitability
Requested coverage and negotiated terms with all insurance carriers and banks(options)
Loaded, reviewed, and shepherded contracts from inception to execution
Facilitated order fulfillment by evaluating and managing account risk levels daily
Led webinars to Advance subsidiary staff SAP North American knowledge
Created presentations for customers and peers to share best practice procedures
Credit and Collections Manager
Liquid Environmental Solutions, Dallas, Texas, February 2005 to August 2008
Outperformed the industry by maintain the lowest DSO (26) in the space
Streamlined the receivable analysis process, thereby improving resource utilization by 30%
Crafted procedural changes to improve cash flow by 50%
Revitalized communication with 3rd party and counsel to maximize cashflow
Spearheaded the use of web-based systems including EDI and XIGN to secure settlements
Risk Management Lead
Verizon Information Services, Irving, Texas, May 2004 to February 2005
Consistently won the Top Producer award after launching efficiency system
Trained 20% of incoming personnel on the use of the VZ information systems
Successfully negotiated payment arrangements with small to mid level businesses
Improved the data mining efficiency of fractured systems by 100% utilizing a SQL database
Resolved escalated disputes assigned by senior management
Senior Financial Analyst-Contractor
IBM, Plano, Texas, March 2002 to April 2004
Performed financial analyses to quantify and remediate risk
Corrected 100% of EDI data streams to secure payments from our supplier
Created Access database to track 100% of the IBM print business inventory
Successfully processed and approved 99% of all sales orders within 12 hours of inception
Coordinated with freight forwarding companies to expedite international purchase orders
BACKGROUND:
SAP-Power User; Oracle, Solomon, Business Works, PeopleSoft and Cognos TM1 experience
Microsoft Office – Expert, MSBI – Advanced
National Association of Credit Management - Board of Advisors
National Defense, Overseas and Army Service Ribbons