Joel Rodriguez

Experience

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  Taco Bell

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2012

  Team Trainer
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  Donk's Mexican Joint

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  Assistant Manager

  - Raised customer awareness and loyalty of a young start-up company through efficient and effective customer service.- Assisted in financial profits by preparing and monitoring nightly bank deposits.

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  McDonald's Corporation

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Shift Manager

  - Successfully managed a team of 9-12 people on a daily basis as we met and surpassed forecasted sales goals.- Managed inventory costs by effective inventory monitoring and purchasing.

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  Chemical Financial Corporation (Formerly Lake Michigan Financial Corporation)

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Accounting Intern

  - Work as part of a three person accounting team, reporting directly to the VP of Accounting/Controller to process accounts payable and perform daily reconciliations of corresponding bank accounts- Provide effective and efficient assistance to aid company during merger with Chemical Financial Corporation, including stepping up and taking on more responsibility following departure of other accounting team members.Note: Lake Michigan Financial Corporation was sold to Chemical Financial effective May 31, 2015. Show less

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  Chemical Bank

  Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

  Commercial Credit Analysis Intern

  - Work directly with loan officers to analyze and underwrite over $3 Million worth of commercial loan deals by assessing risk and potential returns using analyses of financial statements as well as guarantor net worth and liquidity, collateral value, and industry information.- Spread different forms of financial statements into a standardized format to create uniform documents that help identify the trends, risks, and variations that facilitate analyses.- Compare current business and personal financial capabilities of clients, or prospects, to prior years, and future projections, in order to gain a full understanding of financial stability as a means of identifying threats or opportunities concerning the profitability of the bank’s investment. Show less

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  Diocese of Orlando

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Parish Relationship Specialist

  ▪ Process weekly transactional data for thirty-eight Catholic Churches and Schools throughout Florida, including, but not limited to Accounts Payable responsibilities such as invoice review and posting. A/P responsibilities also include researching of vendor payment issues and vendor inquiries.▪ Prepare and analyze month and fiscal year-end balance sheet reconciliations such as bank account reconciliations for over 76 accounts, liability account reconciliations, and expense reconciliations.▪ Assist in the on-boarding of Catholic entities onto the rapidly growing “Shared Services” business model, resulting in an increase in clients of 217% (12 entities to 38) within 13 months.▪ Analyze and transition financial information from pre-existing documents into Shared Services templates and systems, including income statements, balance sheets, budgets, and banking information.▪ Create, modify and improve financial reporting and processing templates to streamline procedures and ensure the systematic agility required to sustain rapid growth. Show less

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  Priority Credit Union

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Accountant

  - Report directly to CFO as part of a three-person accounting team that handles the financial reporting and processing for a credit union holding $64 Million in Total Assets at six branches within Florida.- Streamline Microsoft Excel templates and database queries to improve efficiency within the department and facilitate financial reporting on a monthly basis as well as accounts payable processing procedures.

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  Metal Ninja Studios

  Jan 2019 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  🚀🎬 As the CEO of Metal Ninja Studios, I've launched a solo comic lettering career and pioneered its transformation into a groundbreaking production and design powerhouse. Here are the highlights of my tenure:🔹 Visionary Expansion: Propelled Metal Ninja Studios from its origins as a solo endeavor to a trailblazing production studio recognized for its innovation and excellence in the comic book industry.🔹 Crowdfunding Success: I have been instrumental in the success of over 70 crowdfunding campaigns, leveraging my expertise in production, design, and project management to bring creative visions to life and exceed backers' expectations.🔹 Comic Book Publishing: Oversaw the successful publication of 6 comic books, showcasing Metal Ninja Studios' commitment to storytelling excellence and captivating visual artistry.🔹 Strategic Acquisitions: I orchestrated the acquisition of Geek Network, a prominent entertainment news site, and spearheaded the establishment of the Geek Network Podcast Syndicate, a premier membership community uniting growth-minded entertainment podcasts under one umbrella.🔹 Corporate Design Innovation: Founded Metal Ninja Design, a cutting-edge corporate design division that delivers impactful visual solutions to clients across various industries.🔹 Leadership and Team Management: Together with a diverse team of nearly 20 professionals across Metal Ninja Studios, Geek Network, Geek Network Podcast Syndicate, and Metal Ninja Design, we fostered a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth. This environment empowered individuals to excel in their respective roles, contributing to our collective success.Under my leadership, Metal Ninja Studios has emerged as a powerhouse in the comic book landscape and a beacon of innovation. It is driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a creative vision that continues to evolve. Show less

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  Scout Comics & Entertainment

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Head Of Design

    Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Production Designer

    Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
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  Brink of Reality Productions

  May 2020 - Dec 2022

  Co-Founder