Honor Society® member
WILLIAM MARTINEZ
- business administration
- Class of 2027
- Albuquerque, NM
Member since October 2026
About
I am a senior at the University of New Mexico pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Studies, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 and a current 3.68 GPA.
My professional background includes sales, business operations, management, and youth education. I currently work with Summit Electric Supply and New Mexico Young Actors, where I have opportunities to develop business initiatives, lead teams, and mentor students.
I am passionate about leadership that prioritizes people, professional development, and creating opportunities for others to succeed. After graduation, I plan to continue developing my career in business leadership and eventually pursue an MBA.
Education
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University of New Mexico
BBA in Entrepreneurial Studies
2023 – Present
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Central New Mexico Community College
general business
2019 – 2021
Honors and awards
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Starbucks Partner of the Quarter
Recognized for contributions to customer service, teamwork, and store performance.
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Abrazo Homes Sales Competition — Finalist (2026)
Advanced from a field of 20 competitors to the six-person final round in a collegiate sales competition, earning positive feedback from judges for a customer-first, consultative selling approach.
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Arizona Collegiate Sales Competition — Second Place, Round 1 (2026)
Represented the University of New Mexico in a national collegiate sales competition, placing second in my first-round group and third in my second-round group.
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Rich Ford Sales Competition — Second Place, Preliminary Group (2026)
Placed second in a four-person preliminary group during a collegiate sales competition involving a consultative sales presentation for the Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid.
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Dion's Pizza — Company Performance Recognition
Received multiple company performance recognitions while serving in restaurant management, contributing to store operations, employee development, and customer service.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Business Development, Sales Leadership, and Organizational Management
- Graduate school interests
Master of Business Administration (MBA), with interests in leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurship
- Outside the classroom
Theatre directing, performing arts, youth mentorship, entrepreneurship, professional development, public speaking, running, and houseplant care.
Experience
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Sales Development Program Intern
Summit Electric Supply Help develop sales training materials and support a collaborative initiative between Summit Electric Supply and UNM's Advanced Sales program. Gain experience in business-to-business sales, customer relationships, electrical distribution, and professional development.
May 2026 – Present
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Touring Director / Drama I Instructor
New Mexico Young Actors Direct youth theatre productions, coordinate rehearsals and production teams, teach acting fundamentals, and mentor young performers. Adapt teaching and directing approaches to support students with different backgrounds, abilities, and communication styles.
Dec 2023 – Present
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assistant manager
Dion's Managed daily restaurant operations, supervised employees, supported training and development, maintained customer service standards, and helped create an efficient and supportive workplace.
Jun 2020 – Sep 2024
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
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