Adrian Martinez

About Adrian Martinez

I thrive at the intersection of data, strategy, and impact leveraging skills gained across multiple industries to drive growth, efficiency, and compliance in every role I take on. My career journey has taken me through education, technology, and nonprofit sectors, where I’ve consistently translated analytical, operational, and project management expertise into measurable outcomes.Currently, I serve as a Grants Compliance Specialist at Green Dot Public Schools, where I secure and manage over $9.5M in public, state, and foundation grants annually. I oversee the full grant lifecycle from application through reporting while ensuring compliance, funding continuity, and alignment with organizational priorities. By streamlining processes with tools like ClickUp, Salesforce, and Blackbaud, I help cross-functional teams collaborate seamlessly and leadership make informed, data-driven decisions.Previously, as a Data Analyst at Galileo Learning, I optimized large-scale operations across three states, building data pipelines, dashboards, and performance metrics that guided recruitment for candidates and 1,400+ roles. At CodeRev Kids, I blended data analytics with business strategy to increase product sales by 30% and strengthen retention efforts.What ties all of these experiences together is my ability to adapt quickly, learn deeply, and apply data-driven problem-solving across industries. Whether navigating compliance standards, scaling business processes, or translating complex data into actionable insights, I bring a solutions-oriented approach that empowers teams and advances organizational goals.

Experience

1. Grants Compliance

   Green Dot Public Schools California

   Apr 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Secured and managed over $10 million in public, state, and foundation grants yearly, from application process through final reporting, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and organizational priorities.Project managed 100+ federal, state, and foundation grants annually, overseeing proposal cycles, renewal processes, reporting schedules, and submission deadlines while leveraging ClickUp to streamline task coordination and deadline tracking across multiple departments, ensuring ongoing compliance and funding continuity.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather financial, programmatic, and strategic input for grant proposals and donor reports; scheduled internal and external meetings and prepared materials as needed.Tracked and entered grant data into Salesforce/Blackbaud, ensuring timely and accurate updates across systems and maintaining centralized documentation for reporting and audit-readiness.Generated reports and dashboards to inform leadership and Institutional Giving teams, supporting strategic decision-making and donor stewardship.

Education

• California State University, Monterey Bay

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

  2014 — 2018