Geomaly Martes
Consultant
Willemstad
Summary
Proficient financial professional with 35 years' experience on different type of organizations. Skilled at planning and directing events, raising funds, and leading outreach initiatives.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Member Audit Committee
General Pension Fund Curacao (APC)
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Chairman Supervisory Board
Bonaire Government Buildings NV
10.2022
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
Executive Director
Sun Resorts Ltd N.V.
08.2022
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
Executive Director
Resorts Caribe N.V.
01.2022
Supervisory Director
EBNA Bank
Willemstad, Curacao
01.2018 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Managing director
GM Audit & Advisory B.V.
Willemstad, Curacao
01.2015 - Current
- Various audit, advisory and coaching assignments
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Board member/ chairman Audit Committee
General Pension Fund Curaçao
01.2014
Supervisory Director/Member of the Audit Committee
RBC Royal Bank
01.2010
Vice-chairman of the board
stichting Belastingaccountantsbureau
01.2001
Secretary Technical Committee
Political Structure Netherlands Antilles
01.2001
(Vice) Chairman supervisory board
Fundashon Propriedat Inmobil Boneiru
01.2019 - 01.2023
Member of the Advisory Board
CITRO
01.2011 - 01.2022
Managing Director
Stichting Overheidsaccountantsbureau (SOAB)
01.1994 - 01.2020
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
- Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization''s operations.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
- Launched innovative products/services that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Spearheaded corporate reorganization efforts, realigning internal resources to better support growth objectives.
- Established a high-performing executive team, recruiting top talent from diverse industries to drive organizational excellence.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
- Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide growth objectives, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Championed process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
Chairman of the Curaçao Electoral Office
01.2012 - 01.2015
Treasurer
Academy Hotel Foundation
01.2007 - 01.2014
Chairman of the Project Decommissioning Netherlands Antilles
POLNA
01.2007 - 01.2010
Vice-chairman of the Netherlands Antillean Association of Accountants
NAVA
01.2005 - 01.2010
Member of Curaçao Institute for Social and Economic Studies
CURISES
01.1999 - 01.2006
Member of the Supervisory Board
Fiduciary Company Netherlands Antilles
01.2002 - 01.2004
Acting Head of the National Audit Office
01.1991 - 01.1994
Head of Audit Office
Curaçao
01.1991 - 01.1994
Auditor
VB Audit Office Netherlands/Audit Office Island Territory of Curaçao
01.1985 - 01.1991
Education
Post Masters -
Catholic University Brabant
Tilburg Netherlands06.1988
Master Of Science - Business Economics
Catholic University Brabant
Tilburg Netherlands08.1986
Skills
Management
Audit
Financial Accounting
Coaching
Other Information
True, True, True, True
Affiliations
- NBA - Royal Netherlands Association of Accountants, 1988
- ACFE - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Austin Texas, 2000
- Founding Partner John Maxwell Team, 2011
Formerwork
- Auditor, VB Audit Office Netherlands/Audit Office Island Territory of Curaçao, 1985, 1991
- Acting Head, National Audit Office, 1991, 1994
- Head, Audit Office Curaçao, 1991, 1994
- Managing Director, Stichting Overheidsaccountantsbureau (SOAB), 1994, 2020
- Vice-chairman, stichting Belastingaccountantsbureau, 2001
- Secretary, Technical Committee Political Structure Netherlands Antilles, 2001
- Member of the Supervisory Board, Fiduciary Company Netherlands Antilles, 2002, 2004
- Member, Curaçao Institute for Social and Economic Studies (CURISES), 1999, 2006
- Vice-chairman, Netherlands Antillean Association of Accountants (NAVA), 2005, 2010
- Chairman, Project Decommissioning Netherlands Antilles (POLNA), 2007, 2010
- Advisor, Curaçao Hotel Training Foundation, 2007, 2012
- Treasurer, Academy Hotel Foundation, 2007, 2014
- Treasurer, Foundation "Dia di Santa Maria", 2008, 2020
- Chairman, Curaçao Electoral Office, 2012, 2015
- Member of the Advisory Board, CITRO, 2011, 2022
- (Vice) Chairman supervisory board, Fundashon Propriedat Inmobil Boneiru, 2019, 2023
- Board member/ chairman Audit Committee, General Pension Fund Curaçao, 2014, 03/2024
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles
- Date of Birth: 09/05/60
Training
- 1979, VWO, Curaçao
- 1986, Master's degree in business economics, Catholic University of Brabant, The Netherlands
- 1988, Accountant degree NIVRA
- 2000, Certified Fraud Examiner
- 2010, Certified Internal Controls Auditor
- 2011, Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer John Maxwell
Languages
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Certification
Certified Fraud Examiner
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Chairman Supervisory Board
Bonaire Government Buildings NV
10.2022
Executive Director
Sun Resorts Ltd N.V.
08.2022
Executive Director
Resorts Caribe N.V.
01.2022
(Vice) Chairman supervisory board
Fundashon Propriedat Inmobil Boneiru
01.2019 - 01.2023
Supervisory Director
EBNA Bank
01.2018 - Current
Managing director
GM Audit & Advisory B.V.
01.2015 - Current
Board member/ chairman Audit Committee
General Pension Fund Curaçao
01.2014
Chairman of the Curaçao Electoral Office
01.2012 - 01.2015
Member of the Advisory Board
CITRO
01.2011 - 01.2022
John Maxwell Coach, Speaker, Trainer
08-2010
Supervisory Director/Member of the Audit Committee
RBC Royal Bank
01.2010
Certified Fraud Examiner
08-2008
Treasurer
Academy Hotel Foundation
01.2007 - 01.2014
Chairman of the Project Decommissioning Netherlands Antilles
POLNA
01.2007 - 01.2010
Vice-chairman of the Netherlands Antillean Association of Accountants
NAVA
01.2005 - 01.2010
Member of the Supervisory Board
Fiduciary Company Netherlands Antilles
01.2002 - 01.2004
Vice-chairman of the board
stichting Belastingaccountantsbureau
01.2001
Secretary Technical Committee
Political Structure Netherlands Antilles
01.2001
Member of Curaçao Institute for Social and Economic Studies
CURISES
01.1999 - 01.2006
Managing Director
Stichting Overheidsaccountantsbureau (SOAB)
01.1994 - 01.2020
Acting Head of the National Audit Office
01.1991 - 01.1994
Head of Audit Office
Curaçao
01.1991 - 01.1994
Auditor
VB Audit Office Netherlands/Audit Office Island Territory of Curaçao
01.1985 - 01.1991
Post Masters -
Catholic University Brabant
Master Of Science - Business Economics
Catholic University Brabant
Member Audit Committee
General Pension Fund Curacao (APC)