Patti Bodkin Martucci

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I’m working as the Accounting Supervisor at HarborOne Credit Union where I use my math analytical skills almost daily. I’ve found myself using them in problem-solving approaches to finding discrepancies or recognizing trends in expenses.

I have always had a “knack” for numbers. When I was younger my parents bought me a game called “Smath,” which was essentially Scrabble with numerical equations instead of words. Friends will tease about how easily I remember phone numbers and birth dates and recognize license plates, but it all comes from my love for numbers.

After my first two semesters at Saint Michael’s, I recognized that majoring in Math was the right decision for me. Around that same time I took an Intro to Business course and really liked the accounting portion of the class. The following summer I was fortunate to get a seasonal job in the accounting department of a local bank. Since I was only working for the summer, I covered for almost everyone in the department, which enabled me to understand how the department functioned. My experience there led me to minoring in Accounting at Saint Michael’s, which, to this day, continues to complement the technical and analytical skills I learned in my advanced math classes at the college.

As part of my career growth, I have decided to further my education by pursuing a Master’s in Science of Management focused in Accounting. My math skills have given me a solid base to build from and this degree will better equip me to handle day-to-day decisions and to develop a more thorough knowledge of the business world.