Travis R. Martin, CPA, MBA

Travis Martin, CPA

Travis R. Martin, CPA, MBA

Professional Profile

Accomplished educator with unique mix of experience in the classroom and private sector. Demonstrated ability to enhance student success through the use of project based methodology and technology. Passionate about creating and delivering engaging course content for both online and in-class use. Personal website containing original lessons and projects has received over 45,000 hits. Seeking opportunities to impact student learning in traditional and virtual environments.

Education

• B.S., Accounting & Business Administration, Milligan College (May 2001)
• Masters of Arts in Teaching, Oakland City University (July 2005)
• M.B.A., Ball State University (July  2011)

Credentials and Certifications

• Indiana Teaching License: Vocational Business, Economics, Government, Sociology
• Indiana Certified Public Accountant
• Microsoft User Specialist Certification – Excel 2007 & PowerPoint 2007

Teaching Experience:  Secondary (7 Years)

• Supervised student-run coffee shop with gross receipts averaging $150 daily
• Implemented project based learning throughout business curriculum
• Developed and facilitated online College and Careers class
• Managed course content and student information via web-based classroom management tools
• Created and instructed integrated Economics/World History course, “History of Globalization”
• Produced video tutorials to train staff on the use of various software programs
• Instructed multiple dual-credit business and computer courses
• Developed and hosted computer training workshops for the adult learning community
• Awarded $8,000 Lilly Creativity Grant to study the marketing of Minor League Baseball
• Arranged fieldtrips to numerous manufacturing and entertainment facilities in tri-state area
• Co-directed school’s nationally recognized Business Professionals of America program
• Managed online version of Computer Applications class for students in credit recovery

Teaching Experience: Post-Secondary (1 Term)

• Adjunct Instructor,  Accounting 101 – Financial Accounting
• Utilized Blackboard and My Accounting Lab to deliver course content

Professional Experience (3.5 Years)

• Passed all four sections of Uniform CPA Exam in first sitting (November 2001)
• Provided audit, tax, and bookkeeping services to corporate and governmental clients
• Contributed articles for firm’s quarterly newsletter, The Clientell