Simply put: I love to get things done with incredibly passionate, hard-working, and forward-thinking people. I've worked in Project Management and Account Management for a business education bootcamp, then Sales and Account Management for a mobile advertising company.
Currently, I get to coach App Academy's NYC graduates during their transition back into the working world. There's nothing better than helping people "get to the next level" when they're fully committed to transforming their lives.
Definitely an "all-hands-on-deck" or "do whatever it takes to win" kind of person. I always enjoy business development, helping others, teamwork, leadership, technology, empathy, and challenging traditions. I suppose some call that entrepreneurship.
Things I love:
— Solving problems. The type that keep you up till 2am or wake you before sunrise
— Working with passionate people that are on a mission to revolutionize an industry
— Learning, growing, and iterating (with a team, with a product, and personally)
5 core principles:
— Stay open to growth
— Commit to the Stockdale Paradox
— Never stop looking for ways to make things better, faster, stronger, simpler
— Realize that change is the only constant
— Always try out someone else's shoes
Infinitely curious, lifelong learner, and endless tinkerer. Always happy to connect.
NYC Career Development Supervisor @ App Academy is an immersive web development and job placement program in San Francisco and New York City. Graduates only pay us if they find a job as a developer after the program.
98% of our graduates have offers or are working in tech jobs. In 2014, SF graduates received an average salary of $105,000 and NYC graduates received an average salary of $89,000.
I get to coach our NYC graduates throughout their transition from finishing their studies to their first day on their new job! From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Greater New York City AreaSenior Account Executive @ - Prospected and closed business with potential customers to hit 116% of quota; named Account Executive of the year for 2014
- Recreated training and management processes for sales interns, which were later implemented organization-wide
- Created a web crawler that automated the App Store prospecting process, saving each team member 3-5 hours per week
- Served as a sales team’s point-of-contact for evaluating new tools and technologies From March 2014 to September 2015 (1 year 7 months) Greater New York City AreaProgram Delivery Manager @ - Maintain new client relationships with partners and universities around the world
- Create processes to run simultaneous month-long programs taking place across the country with 30+ students, coaches, and company personnel
- Problem-solve and facilitate for development team as SCRUM Master
- Inspire incredible culture by onboarding all new employees, interns, and independent contractors
- Mentor all interns and manage intern pipeline From May 2013 to February 2014 (10 months) 25 Mount Auburn Street Suite 410Photo Editor @ - Edit photos from high-profile socialite events using Adobe Photoshop.
- Create a structured, web-friendly layout of those photos using Adobe Dreamweaver. From June 2009 to February 2014 (4 years 9 months) President, Actor, Director, Writer @ - Managed executive board of 8 to produce 6 campus-wide shows per year
- Collaborated with set, lighting, and sound designers to effectively stylize shows
- Coached group of 8-15 actors every night for 2 months in preparation for live performances
- Developed the company’s campus presence, leading to records in revenue and attendance in last 30 years From September 2009 to May 2013 (3 years 9 months) Head Usher (Seasonal) @ - Orchestrated logistics for 3 nightly off-Broadway performances
- Coordinated with stage managers to deliver 24 performances per week
- Communicated vital information to teams and patrons over tight, fast-paced deadlines
- Maintained daily inventory for show and facility materials From March 2008 to January 2012 (3 years 11 months) Resident Advisor @ - As a Sophomore, managed the safety, comfort, and experience for 36 different students ranging from Freshmen to Seniors
- Created, planned, and hosted 6 different campus-wide events to increase inter-community collaboration and learning
- As an important touch point between new students and the campus at large, worked to consistently increase awareness of campus-resources for new students. From August 2010 to May 2011 (10 months)
Regis High SchoolBachelor of Arts (BA), Economics, 3.43/4.00 @ State University of New York at Binghamton Ruben Martinez is skilled in: Facebook, Spanish, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Editing, Research, Organizational Development, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Event Planning
Websites:
http://www.fiksu.com,
http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com