ALEXANDRA MAY
Wesley Chapel,FL
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Florist/Floral Designer/Cashier Manager
ZARADIS FLOWERS
Trinity, Florida
02.2024 - Current
Background Actress
CENTRAL CASTING NY
New York, NY
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Performed range of background acting roles for multiple casting agencies – Network Television, Cable, Movies, Shows
Assistant Finance Manager
BORUSAN LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL
Almaty, Kazakhstan
12.2013 - 09.2017
- Secured relationships with better vendors who provided higher quality products at a lower cost, including office supplies, internet, mobile service, etc.
- Processed bank transactions (AP, AR, conversions, statements, etc.). Working with HSBC and Citibank internet banking systems.
- Inputted accounting data into SAP system (bank/cash transactions, expenses, sales, and cost invoices, etc.).
- Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly internal financial reports in line with group instructions.
- Assisted in developing and monitoring departmental budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Provided support for the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal control policies and procedures.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a monthly basis with external auditors.
- Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, and standards related to finance activities.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions including billing information, invoices, payments received and made.
- Coordinated with overseas finance team and analyzed and submitted consolidated forecasts to help management understand current positions and trends, both financial and operational.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to identify potential areas of cost savings.
- Reviewed daily cash balances and prepared weekly cash forecasts.
- Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Finance Manager
MoveOne RELOCATIONS LLP
Almaty, Kazakhstan
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Executed cash flow reports and provided them to the Head Office located in Dubai and Budapest on a weekly basis.
- Executed AP, AR, FR, PC, and other internal financial reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Managed all the expenses in the company and was reported by expense reports from all employees in the office.
- Cooperated and interacted with other branches located in different countries and cities: Astana, Dubai (UAE), Budapest (Hungary), Skopje (Macedonia), and Kiev (Ukraine).
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
Liabilities Support Officer of Retail and Business Development
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) Kazakhstan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
11.2007 - 09.2011
- Prepared invoices for payment of annual account fees and acceptance certificates.
- Processed applications for account openings and card issuance.
- Performed all tasks in compliance with internal regulations and existing legislation.
- Fostered positive and inclusive team culture for support staff.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
- Updated system with order specifics and customer details, preferences, and billing information.
- Conducted daily system checks and monitored system performance.
- Resolved customer queries in a timely manner.
Relocation Coordinator
WEST RELOCATIONS
Almaty, Kazakhstan
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Coordinated relocation services from Europe to Kazakhstan for the top management hired by international companies (lone of them was British American Tobacco)
- Assisted in all facets of a relocation, including obtainment of Visas, finding best apartments and homes, touring the area to build familiarity with schools, hospitals, gyms
- Provided translation services to the customers
Executive Director / Cofounder
LE MAY LLP
Almaty, Kazakhstan
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Le May (a flower shop) provided a seamless solution for those looking to send fresh, exotic floral arrangements internationally to most of the cities in Kazakhstan. It features the first mobile application 'Mayflower' for intercity flower delivery within Kazakhstan.
- Researched, selected, and fostered partnerships with the best vendors and florists in multiple cities within Kazakhstan.
- Facilitated orders, commission disbursement, and receipts from partnering florists.
- Designed and copyrighted unique floral arrangements used for private and business events for VIP customers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) -
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
Almaty, Kazakhstan01.2011
Bachelor of Philology (Translation and Interpretation) -
KAZAKH-TURKISH UNIVERSITY
Shymkent, Kazakhstan01.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Microsoft Visio
- SAP
- INTRACK
- Proprietary banking systems
Hobbies and Interests
- Floristics
- Volunteering
- Growing in faith
- Fitness
- Hiking
- Bicycling
- Parenting
Languages
- English
- Russian
Timeline
Florist/Floral Designer/Cashier Manager
ZARADIS FLOWERS
02.2024 - Current
Background Actress
CENTRAL CASTING NY
11.2018 - 10.2021
Executive Director / Cofounder
LE MAY LLP
06.2014 - 08.2017
Assistant Finance Manager
BORUSAN LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL
12.2013 - 09.2017
Relocation Coordinator
WEST RELOCATIONS
01.2013 - 08.2017
Finance Manager
MoveOne RELOCATIONS LLP
10.2011 - 12.2013
Liabilities Support Officer of Retail and Business Development
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) Kazakhstan
11.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) -
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Philology (Translation and Interpretation) -
KAZAKH-TURKISH UNIVERSITY