Desiree Grillo Martinez, MBA, DASSM

Owner and CEO

About

I am a tri-lingual executive leader with 20+ years of experience transforming finance, operations, client engagement, and enterprise programs across Fortune 500 companies and consulting environments in industries including food service, aviation, healthcare, and facilities management. Throughout my career, I’ve been recognized for uniting cross-functional teams, revitalizing underperforming operations, and shaping future-focused strategies that deliver measurable business impact. I have directed financial operations for portfolios exceeding $6B, led enterprise-wide system migrations (SAP, ServiceNow, Yardi, Maximo), and launched transformation initiatives such as a nationwide IT Help Desk that cut resolution times from 7 days to 3 hours. My top strengths — Responsibility, Restorative, Arranger, Futuristic, Strategic, Learner, Empathy, Adaptability, Ideation, and Connectedness — enable me to bring people together, anticipate future needs, solve complex challenges, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships. These strengths drive how I lead, mentor, and align diverse teams to deliver consistent value. KEY EXPERTISE • Executive Program & Transformation Leadership • Strategic Finance & Accounting Management • Client Engagement & Executive Partnerships • Process Optimization & Change Management • Leadership Development & Team Coaching • Data Analytics & Financial Systems Integration In addition to my corporate leadership, I have started my own consulting firm, where I advise small business owners/clients on outsourcing strategies, streamlined processes, and built scalable solutions that reduce costs and enhance performance. This entrepreneurial experience will sharpen my ability to balance vision-setting with hands-on execution. At the core, I am passionate about helping organizations and clients thrive by connecting people, teams, systems, and strategies. Whether transforming financial operations, guiding enterprise programs, or strengthening client partnerships, I focus on driving outcomes that create lasting impact. Desiree Martinez 716-983-2192 Desiree.Ann.Martinez.1980@gmail.com Executive Leader | Client Engagement & Strategic Partnerships | Finance & Business Transformation | Program Leadership | Tri-lingual Connector of People & Strategy

Country

United States

City

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Microsoft Excel Macros, excel charts, Recruiting, Talent Management, Finance, System Deployment, Employee Training, Call Center Development, Team Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Third-Party Vendor Management, Agile & Waterfall Methodologies, Scrum, Scrumban, Agile Project Management, Executive Program & Transformation Leadership, Strategic Finance & Accounting Management , Client Engagement & Executive Partnerships

Experience

Owner and CEO

Big Girl Solutions, LLC

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Fort Worth, TX

• Opened and manage a consulting firm specializing in outsourcing solutions across finance, IT, HR, and operations. • Cultivate strong client relationships and drove business development initiatives to enhance service offerings. • Demonstrate exceptional leadership and strategic problem-solving skills in a dynamic small business environment.

Manager of Client Business Transformation

Primed Business Consulting LLC

2023-10 - 2025-9 · 2 yrs

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Consolidated 20+ systems into Yardi Screening, restoring operational efficiency and compliance. • Launched nationwide IT Help Desk, reducing resolution time from 7 days to 3 hours and standardizing 100+ processes. • Redesigned ServiceNow to expand enterprise functionality, across 15+ departments aligning workflows with strategic business needs and reducing costs for secondary unsupported systems. • Delivered executive-level reporting and financial analysis, strengthening client trust and decision-making.

Senior Finance Manager II, Fintech Transformation PM

Sodexo

2016-9 - 2023-10 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Directed financial operations for a $6B portfolio, including forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting for C-suite and SVPs. • Implemented SAP, Maximo, and P2P systems, improving compliance and efficiency. • Partnered with executive leaders to align financial operations with strategic business goals. • Developed onboarding curriculum and training programs for finance teams across business units. • Recognized with multiple Sodexo Star of Finance Awards for financial leadership and innovation.

Manager, Finance Shared Services and Transformation

Sodexo

2015-2 - 2016-9 · 1 yr 8 mos

Irving, Texas

• Designed and mobilized a centralized finance team of 15+ analysts supporting 200+ sites, relocating financial services on-site in California to a centralized office in TX saving the company over $2M a year in total compensation. • Established financial controls, interdepartmental processes, and reporting standards. • Transitioned 75 operating units’ financials seamlessly, maintaining service continuity. • Awarded Sodexo Star of Finance Award for training and staff development.

Multi-Site Controller, National Strategic Corporate Accounts

Sodexo

2013-10 - 2015-2 · 1 yr 5 mos

Irving, Texas

• Managed budgets, forecasting, and reporting for 15 nationwide sites. • Partnered with client executives to maintain financial integrity during corporate transitions. • Developed revenue recognition processes and operational cost controls.

Multi-Site Controller, National Strategic Aviation Accounts

Sodexo

2008-11 - 2013-10 · 5 yrs

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Directed financial operations for 40 business units with $16M in revenues. • Designed and implemented company-wide liquor control processes reducing liquor costs from 20% to 3% and reducing overall shrinkage. • Provided training and financial reporting support to unit staff, improving compliance and accuracy during change from a 3 day close process to a 2 day close process.