Cortez Jackson
Warren
Summary
Financial leader with strong track record in strategic planning, risk management, and financial analysis. Adept at driving financial growth through effective team collaboration and adaptive strategies. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring fiscal health and organizational success. Analytical, organized and detail-oriented finance major with the ability to communicate effectively. Collaborative team player with experience and expertise in finance, workforce development, customer service and youth development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Collection Specialist
Henry Ford College
11.2024 - Current
- Working in higher education to recover outstanding debts while adhering to all laws and regulations. Services include precise communication with students to resolve issues, the negotiation of payment arrangements, maintaining detailed records of collection activities, reconciliation of inventory, investigating discrepancies, developing and implementing strategies of ethical standard to collect outstanding debts.
- Collection efforts generate over 100k monthly
- Roughly $1.2 million of revenue generated yearly
Chief Financial Officer
Cruise Jack Car Rental
01.2025 - Current
- Financial strategy development to align with organizational goals and enhance profitability.
- Implement financial forecasting models to improve decision-making and resource allocation.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, supporting strategic planning initiatives.
- Develop strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Analyze operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
Financial service support
Focus: HOPE (Fiscal Department)
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Working for a non-profit organization to provide professional financial support for the company. Full range of services includes general ledger accounting, open invoice reporting, audit support, cost federal sharing and record keeping of federal funds.
Cadet Supervisor
Detroit Police Department
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Mentored Police Cadets in a solution-focused approach to address community concerns.
- Managed timesheets of cadet workers to ensure compensation
- Analyzed and evaluated cadet performance through report writing
- Communicated effectively to enforce proper procedures and regulations
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide high quality solutions to daily challenges
Bank Teller
Michigan First Credit Union
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Accurate cash handling and accounting.
- Managed customer transactions and services
- Utilized policy procedures to detect, address and prevent fraudulent situations
- Interpersonal skills to provide high quality customer service
- Provided resourceful information on new products/services
- Directed customers to branch representatives as needed
Education
MBA - Sports Administration
Wayne State University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
Wayne State University
08.2022
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Henry Ford Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Report Writing
- Cashflow planning and management
- Proficiency in Word and Excel
- Record Keeping
- Effective and efficient communication
- Proficient computer skills
- Wayne State University Men's Basketball Team Captain 2022-2023
- Henry Ford College Men's Basketball Team Captain 2021-2022
- Coaching experience with Eagle Sports Club
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Cruise Jack Car Rental
01.2025 - Current
Collection Specialist
Henry Ford College
11.2024 - Current
Financial service support
Focus: HOPE (Fiscal Department)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Cadet Supervisor
Detroit Police Department
07.2019 - 09.2019
Bank Teller
Michigan First Credit Union
09.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
Wayne State University
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Henry Ford Community College
MBA - Sports Administration
Wayne State University
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