1. JAY SANTAMARIA, MBA
1337 W 112th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
JaySantamaria@hotmail.com
(440) 452-4277
OBJECTIVE Seeking a position within the administrative operations of a company that exemplifies superior team
leadership and integrity.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011 - 2015 Sunbright USA/CHINA Director of Marketing & Sales Mentor, Ohio
2011 - 2011 MRN Ltd. Accountant Cleveland, Ohio
2009 - 2011 St. Agnes Church Finance Council Elyria, Ohio
2008 - 2009 PK Management Financial Accountant Richmond Heights, Ohio
SKILLS SUMMARY
Management +Responsible for generating new leads and acquiring new customers, utilizing Google analytics, creating & updating
the company’s website and catalog, assisting with customer relations by working in conjunction with purchasing
engineers & supply chain managers, and implementing marketing strategies via social media tools & advertising for
an international manufacturing company located in Huizhou, China.
+Prepared daily reports and P&L statements, processed receivables & payables, and recorded general ledger
account activity for the Hilton during renovation and reopening.
+Managed accounts for 27 rental properties, reconciled monthly bank statements, and made adjusting entries to
provide accurate financial statements and convey financial data to the board of directors.
+Completed over 120+ federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals & small businesses, resulting in a 33%
increase in gross revenue from previous tax year.
Communication +Discussed alternative solutions with property managers, vendors, and administrative staff to quickly resolve
discrepancies regarding rent potential, utility contracts, budgeting, and outstanding balances, reducing bad debt
accumulation by 28% during the fiscal year.
+Consulted with various clients regarding amended returns, itemized deductions, and qualifying credits, increasing
refunds by as much as $5,400 while also reducing other client tax liability on average by 22%.
Data Analysis +Assembled year-end audit packages to assist auditors, including resident summary account balance reports, fixed
asset lead schedules, and reserve/residual/escrow account reconciliations prior to deadline, resulting in a 10%
savings in audit fees.
+Designed formula-driven spreadsheets as support schedules to track general ledger account activity, identify
unfavorable variances, calculate current/deferred tax liability, and determine necessary adjustments to accruals,
depreciation, and amortization amounts.
Computer Skills +Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel (advanced user), Word (62 wpm), Access, PowerPoint, etc.
+Expressed fluency with accounting & marketing software, including QuickBooks, Sage/Peachtree, ADP, OneSite,
Salesforce, etc.
EDUCATION Master of Business Administration
Cleveland State University – Cleveland, Ohio
Graduation Date: May 2008
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Concentration: Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration
Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
Graduation Date: Dec. 2006
Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Concentration: Management