Alvaro Gaytan Cruz
Vista,CA
Summary
Dedicated Finance Major with direct exposure to business operations via factory and company tours, enhancing understanding of production and financial management. Proficient in English and Spanish, with strong capabilities in customer relations, data entry, and Excel-based reporting. Ready to assist in financial analysis and accounting in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead
Pressed
Carlsbad, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Prepare daily sales reports and simple dashboards in Excel to track revenue and inventory.
- Implemented strategies to improve customer service and satisfaction levels.
Finance Intern
Mimbleball
Escondido, California
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Entered and maintained data in company database systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline data entry procedures.
- Developed Excel spreadsheets to track expenses, revenue, cash flows and other KPIs.
Bank Teller
San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU)
Carlsbad, CA
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records, transactions and customer information.
- Explained banking products and services, improving customer satisfaction and retention.
- Identified customer financial needs, goals and objectives and offered appropriate financial products to suit needs.
Car Sales Associate
Vista Auto Sales
Vista, CA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Guided customers through financing conversations and purchase decisions across multiple brands.
- Logged leads, maintained follow-ups, and supported advertising posts for promotions.
- Practiced consultative selling and clear communication to close sales ethically.
Education
B.A. - Finance
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.2027
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA12.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Financial analysis
- Data entry accuracy
- Profit and loss management
- Cash flow oversight
- Accounting policies
- Sales reporting and budgeting
- Variance analysis
- Operational support
- Accounting principles
- Bilingual communication
Hobbies and Interests
- Corporate finance
- Accounting operations
- Financial reporting
- Forecasting
Coursework
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Business Calculus
- Economics
- Business Law
Timeline
Finance Intern
Mimbleball
05.2025 - 08.2025
Lead
Pressed
02.2024 - Current
Bank Teller
San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU)
10.2022 - 02.2023
Car Sales Associate
Vista Auto Sales
03.2022 - 08.2022
B.A. - Finance
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Palomar College