Mark Martinez
Fort Lauderdale,USA
Summary
I am a results-driven professional with hands-on accounting experience and a strong ability to navigate complex challenges. I bring analytical thinking, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. I am known for a creative, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous learning. I am dedicated to driving meaningful results and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Dynamic Specialty Inc
Coral Springs, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Manage and oversee the creation and processing of finance contracts, including negotiating deals and terms for the financing of insurance policies.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate reconciliation and timely transactions.
- Led collaboration with finance companies to streamline funding acquisition and manage unearned premium processes. Partnered with agencies to effectively resolve payment discrepancies and enhance financial support.
- Assisted a team of five in collaborating with various departments to improve operational workflows. Supported revenue growth through financing initiatives managing $35m in annual premium volume. Helped build and maintain relationships with new and existing agencies and finance partners.
- Streamlined financial operations to optimize cash flow by diligently overseeing accounts receivable and payable.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Finance Coordinator
Prestige International Insurance Group, Inc
Tamarac, FL
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted in preparing finance contracts.
- Supported reconciliation of payments from insureds and finance companies.
- Processed payments for and from clients over the phone.
- Supported daily financial operations through detailed reporting and documentation.
- Utilized finance software to create checks and manage transaction records efficiently.
- Assisted with vendor activities and initiated plans to improve relationships and performance.
Cashier/Assistant Bookkeeper
Caribbean Food Market
North Miami, FL
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed cash register operations to ensure accurate and efficient transaction recording.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Handled inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Verified accuracy of financial transactions and reconciled cash with receipts on a daily basis.
Education
Architecture (College Degree) -
Valencia college
Orlando, FL12-2022
Accounting (College Degree) - undefined
Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL05-2021
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Proficient in excel
- Relationship building
- Team management
- Microsoft office
- Multitasking abilities
- Effective communication
- Reconciliation
- Accounts receivable and payable management
- Income evaluation
- Internal auditing
- Willing to learn
Affiliations
- Oakland Park Youth Soccer Coach - June 2018 to February 2021 - Coached a youth soccer team of children aged from 5-8 for close to three years. Mentored them and showed them very important skills past the sport of soccer.
- Segadores de Vida Church Youth Service Leader - December 2018 to June 2020 - A leader in the youth church for kids and teens. Organizing events for the youth church and assisting with setting up events. Hosting and leading bible studies with the coordination of multiple youth leaders.
Certification
- 2-20 Property and Casualty Pre-Licensed Certification August 2022 to Present
- Business Specialist December 2019 to Present
- 4-40 CSR License December 2022 to December 2024
Timeline
Finance Manager
Dynamic Specialty Inc
12.2023 - Current
Finance Coordinator
Prestige International Insurance Group, Inc
12.2022 - 12.2023
Cashier/Assistant Bookkeeper
Caribbean Food Market
03.2020 - 06.2021
Accounting (College Degree) - undefined
Broward College
Architecture (College Degree) -
Valencia college
Awards
Deans List August 2020 GPA of 3.5-4.0, Deans List December 2019 GPA of 3.0-3.49, Presidents List August 2019 GPA of 3.0-3.49, Deans List May 2019 GPA of 3.5-4.0
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer