Claudia Martens

Seeking opportunities where I can empower, equip and elevate others with my varied skills and experience

Calgary, AB

adplkl@r.postjobfree.com

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Driven, determined, detail oriented, analytical professional providing accounting, audit, sales and business consulting services. With 15+ years of accounting, sales and related experience in multi- industries including oil and gas, retail, medical IT and real estate. Track record for taking initiatives, leadership, public speaking, exceptional verbal and written communications, problem solving, attentive, analytical, adaptable, exceed deadlines, a team player and innovative. Eager to learn, grow, be challenged with new projects, teams and working environments. Core Skills Include:

• Full Cycle Accounting and Reporting - Trend Analysis

• Auditing

• Excel Pivot Tables

• Entry of Accounts Payables and Receivables

• Allocation Calculations

• Process Improvement - Dispute Resolution

• Process Creation - Standardization

• Sales

• Leadership Development

• Organization Optimization

Work Experience

Accounting Manager

C-Era Property Management & Realty - Calgary, AB

November 2019 to Present

• Oversee team of 7 in accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting

• Established various processes and systems to ensure multiple financial deadlines are exceeded

• Empowered the team to display teamwork, ownership, proactive mindsets and problem solving techniques

• Educate community managers and board of directors to understand the importance and impact of financial literacy behind financial stewardship of condominium corporations Founder and CEO

Confident Claudia - Calgary, AB

September 2017 to Present

• Public speaking platforms to enable confident speaking from self-awareness, self-discovery and self- expression

• Inside-out approach for development of confidence in public speaking from introspective and evaluative opportunities

• Collaboration with thought thinkers and experts in public speaking (e.g. Toastmasters) to provide objective and expansive feedback for participants during live and on video presentations Property Accountant

C-Era Property Management & Realty - Calgary, AB

June 2018 to November 2019

• Monthly full cycle accounting of over 30 properties (residential and commercial properties)

• GST filing for commercial properties, monthly accrual and audit adjusting entries and other projects

• Successfully meet financial deadlines while liaising with internal staff, auditors and board of directors Mortgage Broker

Self-Employed - Calgary, AB

January 2014 to June 2019

• 100+ cold calls for leads, CRM lead management, networking, building strategic partnerships

• Staying current and communicating changing residential mortgage guidelines

• Host multiple relevant events using social media, event planning and collaborative efforts Accounts Payable and Receivable Administrator

Calgary Scientific Inc - Calgary, AB

September 2012 to December 2013

• Managed all month end duties, arranged payments of all payable invoices, reconciled receivables, entered all expense reports on a monthly spreadsheet and purchase orders

• Took initiatives to improve accounting deficiencies (creating templates, pivot tables, and establishing guidelines

Key Leader

lululemon athletica - Calgary, AB

July 2011 to January 2013

• Led educators in the store on extraordinary customer service by example, on the spot feedback and enrollment in leadership training

• Assisted to exceed daily performance goals via fostering team spirit, collaboration and accountability

• Development of product knowledge through personal use, demonstration and empowering clients to experience the value when trying the product on (often leaving clients excited when making the purchase)

• Started an in store run group to train, develop and engage employees and customers in preparation for lululemon's 1st Seawheeze half marathon

Oil and Gas - Accounting and Audit

Various Agencies/Companies - Calgary, AB

September 2005 to July 2011

• Performed duties required to ensure accurate reporting, payment processing and financial analyses to meet multiple Accounting deadlines working with industry specific softwares and applications

• Liason with internal departments when discussing recording of expenses from joint ventures

• Completed projects involving detailed accounts reconciliations, collections objectives, audit, due diligence, compliance and governance

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Early Admission into the Faculty of Management University of Calgary

September 1998 to April 2004

Skills

• Microsoft Excel (10+ years)

• Microsoft Word (10+ years)

• Microsoft Powerpoint (5 years)

• Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)

• Accounts Payable (10+ years)

• Outlook (10+ years)

• Accounting (10+ years)

• Budgeting (10+ years)

• Accounts Receivable (10+ years)

• General Ledger (10+ years)

• Journal Entries

• Financial Report Writing

• Process Improvement

• General Ledger Reconciliation

• Account Reconciliation

• Office Management

• B2B sales

• Sales

• CRM software

• Public speaking

• Leadership

• Lead generation

• Retail sales

Certifications and Licenses

John Maxwell Team Leadership Coach

August 2018 to Present

RECA Mortgage Associate License

October 2021 to September 2022

RECA Condo Manager Associate License

October 2021 to September 2022

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