Michael W. Martinez
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SUMMARY:
Dynamic Accounting/Finance Business Professional focused on increasing efficiency without sacrificing internal controls. Excellent auditor with exceptional administrative skills. Problem solver with analytical, meticulous, creative, flexible, and team-oriented mindset; envisioning smart solutions through practical approaches. Possessing broad experience with notable success in improving functions within Operations, Compliance, Sales, Accounting, Finance, Safety, Privacy, Security, Information Technology, Human Resources, Taxation, Payroll, and Gaming. Experienced Internal Auditor within Corporate, Government, publicly traded, Non-profit, For-profit, and International organizations. EXPERIENCE:
Amazon Services LLC., Logan Twp. 11/2024-2/2025
Seasonal employee, Tier I Associate at Sortation Center ACY9
● Unloaded and loaded Trucks
● Scanned packages
● Moved carts and pallets
● Sorted packages
MWM Management, Cherry Hill, NJ 06/2019—Present
Consultant, Controller, Founder, Auditor, Administrative Expert
● Various consultation: business development, tax preparation, international/federal/state/local compliance, contract law
● Budgeting, estimating costs, determining variances.
● Cost and accrual accounting
● Monthly reconciliations
● Business licensure
● Covid-19 and relocation-related self-employment
Division of Housing and Community Development, Philadelphia, PA 05/2015—06/2019 Contract Auditor III
● Independently performed the following reviews: Contract, Management, Desk, Financial, IRS Form 990, Single Audits, and GAGAS Audits
● Independently reviewed accounting and financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable government guidelines and laws
● Identified and analyzed improper accounting or documentation performed by subrecipient and public accounting firms
● Researched identified issues thoroughly and made recommendations to improve policy and procedures
● Planned and led on-site examinations to analyze a variety of records and controls of non-profit organizations and City agencies to determine the operational and financial condition of an organization
● Recommended measures to improve operational effectiveness by adhering to City policies
● Wrote reports of audit findings and presented written recommendations to subrecipients on corrective action
● Ensured corrective action implementation
● Ensured audits were compliant with OMB Uniform Guidance, and Governmental Audit Standards (GAS)
● Completed quarterly grant information of subrecipients for the City’s Controllers Office’s GAAU workbook Divers Academy International, Erial, NJ 04/2013—08/2014 Lead Career Advisor, Admissions Supervisor (as of July 2013)
● Interviewed, trained, and supervised new Admissions representatives
● Ensured aggressive follow-up with new and potential applicants
● Tracked and professionally reported monthly application and enrollment rates
● Created Admission Department’s Training Manual
● Scheduled and presented campus tours
● Liaised between students and the President of the Academy
● Advised current and prospective students on the academic curriculum and career options
● Met and exceeded daily call, enrollment, and show quotas MWM Management, Fort Lauderdale, FL 12/2008—10/2012 Account Manager, Operations, Founder
● Managed a team of 15 employees
● Property Preservation; including painting, cleaning, refreshing, and power washing
● Performed all financial transactions, reconciliations, and postings; including tax preparation
● Completed accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cost accounting functions Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hollywood, FL 03/2008—11/2008 Senior Internal Auditor
● National Indian Gaming Commission compliance auditor
● Auditor-in-Charge for various projects
● Independently completed specialized assignments
● Table games specialist
● Trained colleagues on table game operations
Titan America, LLC, Deerfield Beach, FL 11/2006—03/2008 Internal Auditor
● Performed financial, operational, safety, and compliance auditing
● Auditor-in-Charge for various projects
● Prepared Executive Summaries for CEO, Directors, and Board Members to encapsulate audit findings
● Trained new audit employees
● Observed business functions to determine high-risk processes
● Created audit programs to test the efficiency of controls to mitigate risk
● Made recommendations to process owners and superiors to ensure the implementation of operative controls Trump Entertainment Resorts, Atlantic City, NJ 10/2005—11/2006 Internal Auditor
● Performed NJ Casino Control Commission compliance auditing
● Ensured Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
● Performed tests to ensure established controls to mitigate risk
● Ensured accountability for necessary processes
● Tested business processes to ensure lawful operations within NJ State and Federal regulations
● Made recommendations to the CEO and Board to increase efficiency, accountability, and profitability Divers Academy International, Camden, NJ 04/2005—10/2005 Career Advisor, Admissions Representative
● Scheduled and presented campus tours
● Advised current and prospective students on the academic curriculum
● Met daily call and enrollment quotas
PB School of Cosmetology, Gloucester, NJ 05/2004—04/2005 Lead Financial Aid Officer
● Authorizing officials for all financial aid; Title IV Funding and private student loans
● Conducted Entrance/Exit Interviews with incoming students and graduating students
● Certified all Federal Loans through the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority
● Awarded and tracked all student loan accounts
● Composed tuition worksheets for each student’s billing schedule TECHNICAL SKILLS:
● Highly skilled document creator in Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
● Proficient in ACL, SAP, Infinium, Visio, AS/400, Laservault, Peachtree, Diamond D, FAME, QuickBooks, CITRIX Remote EDUCATION:
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
Master of Business Administration Program, (certificate classes complete) Business Devolvement Certificate - Achieved
La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Dual Major: Finance, Organization Management
● Dean’s List
● National Society of Collegiate Scholars
● Phi Kappa Theta National Fraternity
Treasurer 2003-2004
Event Planner 2001-2004
● Volunteer for Branch Out Program and Pine Hill Youth Association Paul VI High School, Haddonfield, NJ
National Honor Society; top 10%
● Volunteer for Pine Hill Youth Association
CURRENT VOLUNTEER WORK:
Pine Hill Youth Association, Pine Hill, NJ
Volunteer, Basketball Coach
Haddontowne Swim Club, Cherry Hill, NJ
Volunteer, Family Member-Board Member
Cherry Hill American Little League, Cherry Hill, NJ Volunteer, Board Member, Baseball Coach
James Johnson Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Cherry Hill, NJ Volunteer, Family Member-Vice President
XL Sports, Cherry Hill, NJ
Volunteer, Basketball Coach, Scorekeeper