Brian Martinez
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated individual with strong work ethic who can easily adapt and showcase strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in different areas of business.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Intern
Carr, Riggs &, Ingram
2023.07 - Current
- Provided assistance in preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, entering data for computer applications and preparing engagement correspondence
- Performed services within budgeted time by developing technical, time management and organizational skills
- Performed substantive and analytical auditing procedures in assigned areas
- Prepared work papers which adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached
- Identified and documented control deficiencies or other matters that warranted the attention of management
- Auditing low-risk accounts like cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, and you'll be doing basic walkthroughs.
- Supported senior auditors in developing detailed audit plans, ensuring all necessary steps were taken to achieve desired results.
- Collaborated with team members to complete audits within established deadlines, maintaining a consistent level of professionalism throughout the process.
- Gained valuable insights into various industries through diverse client engagements, broadening overall knowledge base as an auditor.
Graduate Assistant
Texas Southern University
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Responsible for assisting the Provost in planning, directing, evaluating, and developing undergraduate and graduate academic programs; collaborating with other divisions of the University to analyze and develop recommendations in response to evolving issues; and providing leadership for developing and achieving strategic initiatives
- On boarded over 190 students into the 2022/2023 Fall and Spring semesters
- Facilitated an open house session for 55 new graduate students
- Advised students on the right courses to take to achieve their degree plan
- Reduced turnaround time for registering, communicating, and onboarding Executive MBA students to 6hrs (from 36hr
Customer Service
Club Never
2021.09 - 2023.01
- Retail - responsible for inventory counts, price checks, social media manager and making sure all online orders are packaged and ready for shipping.
- South House: 2021 (@southhhouse)
- Created a clothing line named South House and planned and designed a shirt which sold over 300 sales
- Conceptualized brand identity and developed a following of 400+ followers on the brand’s Instagram page for a one time limited drop in a span of 1 month.
- Enhanced customer retention by providing personalized support and building long-term relationships.
- Managed high-volume calls, addressing customer inquiries, and processing orders with accuracy.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented targeted upselling strategies that boosted revenue while meeting customers'' needs effectively.
Customer Service
Ham Cycles
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Retail - responsible for bike builds, Installs, repairs, and replaces various equipment as well as keeping the customer order sheet up to date on an excel spreadsheet.
Audit and Assurance Intern
Deloitte
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Enhanced audit efficiency by conducting thorough risk assessments and identifying potential areas of concern.
- Assisted in the completion of high-quality audits by diligently reviewing and testing financial statements for accuracy.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and collaboration during the assurance process.
- Supported senior auditors with timely execution of tasks, ensuring a streamlined workflow for all team members.
Audit & Assurance Intern
Deloitte
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Exuded the best leadership traits working with different leaders within different Deloitte sectors
- Performed extraction of useful prior year data working papers into newly formatted templates through excel
- Imported and exported important documents from and to EMS database
- Typed out descriptive summaries on work papers for revenue and inventory controls
- Summarized compensation and equity grant contracts
- Worked hands on with programs such as Microsoft power BI, excel analytics, and Deloitte audit technology Omnia
- Auditing low-risk accounts like cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, and you'll be doing basic walkthroughs.
Transportation Driver
Houston Food Bank
2020.07 - 2020.08
- Transportation services; Delivered food boxes to homes all over the city according to route.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure proper function and safety of equipment.
- Managed accurate logbooks documenting hours of service, mileage, and cargo details in compliance with federal guidelines.
Shift Manager
Smoothie King
2018.07 - 2019.07
- Delegated responsibilities to staff members and ensuring they complete them efficiently and accurately.
- Managed employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours, resulting in a smoother workflow.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2024
BBA - Accounting
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12.2022
CPA Eligible – Application of Intent Approved By Texas State Board -
Of Public Accountancy
Skills
- Financial Literacy: Certified in Global Money Fundamentals of money
- Certified in Microsoft Office: Word – PowerPoint – Excel
- Data Analytics Core Concepts Certificate
- Strong written and oral communication
- Organization and attention to detail
- Time management
- Strong presentation skills
- Leader
- Top tier work ethic
- Strong analytical, modeling and research skills
- Team player
Affiliations
- Member – Thomas F. Freeman Honors College at Texas Southern University Houston, TX – Spring 2019 - 2022
- Student Athlete for Texas Southern XC/Track & Field 2019-Present
- SAAC Representative – Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Representative and social media head committee leader – Spring 2019 - 2020
- UIL Academic Accounting team member in High School
- Member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) 2021-
- TSU T&F (Track & Field) School record holder - Indoor men's DMR 10:13
- Deloitte HBCU Emerging leaders program - April 22-24, 2022 - Deloitte University Westlake, Tx
- Deloitte HBCU Accelerate Summit - May 18-20, 2022 - Chicago, IL
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Audit Intern
Carr, Riggs &, Ingram
2023.07 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Texas Southern University
2023.01 - 2023.06
Audit and Assurance Intern
Deloitte
2022.06 - 2022.08
Customer Service
Ham Cycles
2022.01 - 2023.01
Customer Service
Club Never
2021.09 - 2023.01
Audit & Assurance Intern
Deloitte
2021.06 - 2021.08
Transportation Driver
Houston Food Bank
2020.07 - 2020.08
Shift Manager
Smoothie King
2018.07 - 2019.07
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Texas Southern University
BBA - Accounting
Texas Southern University
CPA Eligible – Application of Intent Approved By Texas State Board -
Of Public Accountancy
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