About Ish Santiago
Background
I am a dynamic, detail-oriented professional with a wealth of experience across various roles and industries. With a strong foundation in leadership, I’ve demonstrated skills in personnel management, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. My experience spans from my time in the US Air Force to roles in logistics, administrative support, and before finally transitioning into accounting and auditing. My roles have showcased my ability to oversee teams, manage operations, and ensure compliance with stringent standards and generally accepted accounting principles. My educational background includes degrees in Accountancy and Business Administration, complementing my extensive practical experience.
Diverse skill set across various domains:
1. Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated through roles as a supervisor and manager in different settings, especially in the US Air Force, logistics, and administrative support positions.
2. Operational Efficiency: Experience in planning, scheduling, dispatching, and overseeing logistics, ensuring smooth operations and timely deliveries.
3. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills evident in roles that involved customer interactions, team collaboration, and reporting.
4. Problem-solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and make timely decisions, especially in time-sensitive situations.
5. Analytical Skills: Aptitude for data collection, analysis, and using information to identify areas for improvement or optimization.
6. Compliance and Standards Adherence: Experience in ensuring adherence to safety protocols, compliance standards, and regulatory policies.
7. Accounting and Finance: Education and experience in accounting roles, suggesting proficiency in financial analysis, budget control, and auditing.
8. Resource Management: Demonstrated through roles involving staff supervision, project and program management, procurement, and logistics.
9. Detail-oriented: Shown through roles involving inspections, quality assurance, and meticulous documentation.
10. Adaptability and Learning: A track record of transitioning between diverse roles and industries, showcasing adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills.
Education
Educational background showcases a progressive and dedicated pursuit of knowledge in the field of accounting and business administration:
1. Master of Science in Accountancy: Achieved from San Francisco State University, demonstrating a commitment to advanced studies in the specialized field of accountancy, completed between August 2021 and May 2022.
2. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting: Earned from San Francisco State University, highlighting a foundational understanding of business administration with a focus on accounting, completed between August 2019 and May 2021.
3. Associate of Arts (AA) - Accounting: Obtained from the College of San Mateo, indicating a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices, completed from 2017 to 2019.
4. Associate's Degree in Munitions System Technology: From the Community College of the Air Force in 2011, showing expertise in munitions systems alongside a foundation in technology within the Air Force domain.
5. Transfer credits in Business Administration: Acquired from the University of Maryland University College, indicating a broader understanding of business principles.
Overall, his educational journey reflects a dedicated focus on acquiring expertise in accounting, complemented by additional qualifications in related business fields and specialized knowledge gained during his service in the US Air Force.
Spare Time: A Gallery of some of my hobbies
Nothing better than a good home cooked meal!
Inspired by Shel Silverstein's A Giraffe and a Half
Getting out in Nature (Hiking in Lake Tahoe)
Painting helps to focus my mind
Sometimes in life, things are just beautiful
Some pop-art for kids (and Among Us is fun)
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