346 North 600 West, Salt Lake City, UT (801) 918-4640 sonyamartinezut@gmail.com EDUCATION AND LICENSURE Master of Social Work Bachelor of Science in Human Services University of Phoenix, Salt Lake City, UT Nonprofit Management Certificate Georgetown University, Washington D.C. Certified Social Worker, State of Utah, 7401145-3502 CLINICAL AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Practicum Coordinator/Assistant Professor 08/2018 - Present Work with 60-80 students to develop individualized plans of practicum and assist with placement. Provide consultation to students and their field supervisors to assist in maximizing field education experience. Conduct site visits in order to address needs, bridge classroom curriculum and field, and support all parties in field education and professional development. Develop and conduct practicum fairs, field education workshops, new field instructor trainings and other seminars in order to orient and train students and field instructors on topics related to field education. Therapist Rape Recovery Center, Salt Lake City, UT Provide mental health therapy to survivors of sexual assault, utilizing therapeutic models such as Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered, and Feminist Multicultural Counseling. Independent Consultant 08/2016 - Present Salt Lake City, UT Provide management consultation and training to small and mid-size nonprofits resulting in minimum of three points increase on client knowledgebase of topics such as nonprofit administration, operational efficiency, leadership development, strategic planning, diversity and inclusion. Conduct dialogue facilitation and interactive workshops. Therapist 01/2017 07/2018 Family Support Center, Salt Lake City, UT Provided clinical diagnosis and mental health therapy to a part-time caseload of clients utilizing therapeutic models such as Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered Approach, and Multicultural Counseling. This has resulted in a minimum of four points improvement on various inventory assessments of clients over sixmonth periods. Developed and maintained clinical records such as intake assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes with a twenty-four hour turnaround time. Provide case file management and administrative duties resulting in 0% delinquency on caseload billing accounts.
Program Director 09/2012 07/2018 NeighborWorks Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, UT Co-lead the organization through transformational change work, including operational efficiency, social enterprise, equity, and inclusion. Raised funds and oversee $260,000 line of business operating budget, which included administration of homebuyer education and advising, and $7,400,000 residential lending portfolio. Raised $1,500,000 of new capital in final quarter FY 2016-2017. Managed and fully deployed $3,500,000 down payment assistance program six months ahead of schedule. Managed eight-member advisory committee team. Membership consisting of residents, public sector, and private sector. Developed and presented monthly and quarterly reports to Board of Directors and grantors. Developed and executed strategic plan goals, which includes steady increase in production year over year. Increased cross-sector collaborations with three new partnerships each year. Oversaw implementation of new online application portal, customer facing technology, and Salesforce integration, expected to result in double production over twenty-four months. Collected, organized, and analyzed revenue projections, stakeholder and market data to inform new social enterprise activities. Oversaw geographic expansion from two cities to statewide service area. Oversaw new satellite office operations resulting in 40 real estate revitalization projects in a five-year period. Five Parks Community Action Center Coordinator 07/2011-09/2012 Policy Advocate 08/2009-09/2012 Utah Community Action (Salt Lake Community Action Program), Salt Lake City, UT Established and oversaw two new collaborative community based learning center sites. Developed programming, coordinated service delivery, and managed community outreach for over 200 households. Lead and oversaw $250,000 in new grant funding award. Managed six-member advisory committee team. Membership consisted of residents, public sector, and private sector. Researched, analyzed, and conducted advocacy on ten new policy issues each year. Prepared and submitted written testimony on the record of three utility regulatory cases before the Public Service Commission. Crisis Social Worker 06/2010-07/2011 Evaluated emergency department patients through psychosocial assessments and provided crisis counseling. Established dispositions including civil commitments. Develop treatment plans and safety plans for patients and families. Academic Advisor 08/2007-08/2009 Recruited and provided academic support services to over 500 prospective graduate program applicants. Assisted students with application materials and preparing for graduate school in highly competitive program. Coordinated and delivered monthly outreach events, which resulted in a pool of 500 applicants competing for 48 slots. 2 Page
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Field Practicum I Field Practicum II Field Instructor 06/2010 07/2018 PUBLICATIONS BOOK CHAPTER Martinez, S. (2018). Poverty. In M. Bird (Ed.), Sage Guide to Social Work Careers: Your Journey to Advocacy (pp. 9-20). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications PRESENTATIONS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS Martinez-Ortiz, S. (2017). Leadership and Organizational Culture. Credential Training to nonprofit professionals at Utah Nonprofit Association about Leadership, Organizational Culture, Equity and Inclusion. Martinez-Ortiz, S. (2017-2018). Leading Difficult Conversations. Workshop training nonprofit professionals at Comunidades Unidas and members of Utah AWP about leading difficult conversations. Martinez, S. & McLeod, S. (2012). Creating Social Change. Presentation at Community Action Partnership of Utah Poverty Conference about using Collective Impact to create lasting change in communities. Martinez, S., & Silver, K. (2009). Salt Lake Community Action Program Services and Resources. Presentation to Salt Lake City School District employees about community resources that are available to low-income families. Martinez, S., & Barrell, W. (2009). Policy Advocacy and Social Work Practice. Presentation to University of Utah College of Social Work about advocacy and the importance of engaging policy in social work practice. Martinez, S. (2009). Physical Therapy as a Career. Presentation to Latino high school students and parents, at Salt Lake Community College, about the Graduate school application process and how to become a physical therapist. Martinez, S. (2008). Advisor Survivor. Outreach presentation to University of Utah Academic Advisor Committee on crisis intervention, self-care, and stress management. Martinez, S., & Raine, R. (2008). Building a Framework for Working with Students Who Are Refugees. Presentation to Utah School Counselor Association about how to work with students and families who are refugees. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Committee Member College of Social Work Diversity and Social Justice Committee 2018 - Present Programming Coordinator Utah AWP Implementation Collective, Salt Lake City, U 2016 - Present Commissioner - Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, Salt Lake City, UT 2015 - Present Committee Member Utah Housing Coalition Holistic Housing Committee, Salt Lake City, UT 2017-2018 3 Page
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (CONTINUED) Board Member - University Neighborhood Partners, Salt Lake City, UT 2016-2018 Board Member - Zions Bank Community Advisory Board, Salt Lake City, UT 2013-2018 Board Member - Dual Immersion Academy, Salt Lake City, UT 2005-2013 Council Member - Utah Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council, Salt Lake City, UT 2011-2012 Council Member - Antidiscrimination and Labor Division Advisory Council, Salt Lake City, UT 2010-2012 Board Member College of Social Work Alumni Association 2010-2012 Task Force Member Salt Lake City Government ADU Task Force, Salt Lake City, UT 2010 Co-President University of Utah Master of Social Work Student Association, Salt Lake City, UT 2008-2009 LEADERSHIP AWARDS Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) Leadership Fellow 2017-2018 NeighborWorks America, Washington, DC Advancing Latina Leaders in Nonprofits Fellow 2011-2012 National Hispana Leadership Institute, Arlington, VA Emerging Leader 2010-2012 National Community Action Foundation, Washington, DC Employee of the Year 2010 Utah Community Action, Salt Lake City, UT SOMOS Leadership Award 2008 Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Salt Lake City, UT COMMUNITY SERVICE Founding Board Member 2011-2015 PACE Latino, Salt Lake City, UT Assist with strategic planning for new organization focused on increasing political action and civic engagement of Latinos in Utah. Lead voter registration committee. Develop Latino voter registration strategic plan and budget. Volunteer 2010-2012 The Dream Center, Salt Lake City, Utah Co-organized the Center s Diver City Backpack 2 School Project. Backpack 2 School is an initiative that provides backpacks to children attending Title 1 Schools. The project also coordinates a community carnival to encourage early registration and develop school community. Work on soliciting donations, developing community partnerships, and volunteer at the events. 4 Page
COMMUNITY SERVICE (CONTINUED) Volunteer 2010 MICA, Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts, Salt Lake City, Utah Assist with co-organizing Mestizo Westside Arts Festival (MWSAF). MWSAF is a fundraiser with the goal of uniting the west side community through the arts and to encourage the community to engage in activism. Served on marketing committee, worked on soliciting donors, community outreach, and developing community partnerships. Volunteer/Program Specialist 1997-2000 Inclusion Center for Community and Justice, Salt Lake City, Utah Advocated for social justice. Facilitated discussion groups, group activities, and community workshops about diversity and inclusion. Staff youth leadership camp. Supervised adolescents at events and service projects. Trained new volunteer staff. Developed and implemented youth programming about diversity and inclusion. 5 Page