MARTEZ JOHNSON
Detroit,USA
Summary
Resourceful HR Manager experienced in payroll oversight, employee relations, and financial operations. Achieved organizational efficiency through mentorship, conflict resolution, and a psychology background enhancing communication and leadership. Committed to delivering structured solutions in fast-paced environments while adapting to challenges and leveraging technical abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Serrato Corp (Flint Genesee Job Corps Center)
Flint, MI
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Delivered effective classroom leadership and instruction, fostering a structured and productive learning environment. Enhanced student engagement and retention through personalized academic mentoring.
- Collaborated with staff to identify and resolve student challenges, enhancing classroom outcomes.
- Supported student in successful admission to Henry Ford College in 2025, guiding academic preparation and application process.
- Advocated for higher education among classmates through engaging discussions, strengthening academic community support.
- Facilitated office administration transition for six months, maintaining continuity during instructor appointment process.
HR/Accounting Manager
Process systems
Warren, MI
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed and reconciled company bank accounts over $3m for accurate financial tracking.
- Processed backlogged financial records and uncashed checks, enhancing cash flow management.
- Restored vendor relationships and resolved outstanding balances, facilitating repayment and account reopening.
- Identified and eliminated unnecessary expenses, including inactive service accounts.
- Consolidated multiple mail systems, vendor contacts, and accounts into a single organized structure.
- Streamlined mail systems by integrating various channels and vendor contacts into one organized platform for efficient communication.
- Consolidated mail from different locations to enhance recordkeeping and improve tracking of company correspondence.
- Stabilized financial and administrative operations during covid-19 by organizing accounting and HR systems.
HR Manager
RDJD Enterprises (Regulated Retail)
Mount Morris, MI
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Facilitated job corps work-based learning placements, improving HR and administrative operations.
- Advised staff and management on policy inquiries and workplace procedures to ensure compliance and clarity.
- Supported staff and management by clarifying policy inquiries and workplace procedures.
- Resolved employee conflicts and conducted investigations to foster a positive work environment.
- Engaged with Gusto platform to manage payroll and employee records.
- Managed 50+ calls daily, providing timely responses to customer inquiries.
- Managed over 50 customer calls daily to address inquiries and provide support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MIGraduate Certificate - Office Administration
Flint Genesee Job Corps
Flint, MISkills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Student Counseling
- Student Assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Management Systems
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Regulations
- Conflict Resolution
- Budget Management
- Resource Allocation
- Student Incentives
- Building rapport
Certification
- IC3 Digital Literacy
- Windows Xp/Vista/7/10
- Microsoft Office
- Office Proficiency Assessment & Certification
Projects
First At Michigan (F.A.M.):
First-generation college students often encounter financial challenges, limited guidance, and feelings of not belonging. This program was designed to provide the support and resources they need to succeed., First-Generation College Celebration Grant: I collaborated with my professor to secure the First-Generation College Celebration Grant, which funded the event., Collaborative
Psychology Research (Survey Lead):
Collaborated with a team of four and the principal investigator on social exclusion and homelessness; primarily responsible for designing a survey using validated items and scales to ensure accurate measurement
Timeline
Instructor
Serrato Corp (Flint Genesee Job Corps Center)
10.2023 - 12.2025
HR/Accounting Manager
Process systems
06.2021 - 09.2023
HR Manager
RDJD Enterprises (Regulated Retail)
11.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Michigan-Flint
Graduate Certificate - Office Administration
Flint Genesee Job Corps