Dedicated professional with more than 15 years of experience in operations management. Skilled communicator with an ability to foster strong, long-lasting professional relationships with both vendors and clients. Esteemed for superior time management and problem-solving skills. Seeking to utilize expertise in wholesale operations and administration to support business growth in a new role at a progressive, client-focused organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
SPECIALTY SERVICES CORP.
Bensenville, IL
01.2020 - Current
Responsible for accounts payable and receivables; Managing accounting ledgers by verifying and inputting account transactions through Quickbooks
Scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentations
Inputting weekly payroll and submitting through payroll provider
Filing all invoices and bills
Prepare tax documents for end of year
Submit insurance audit paperwork Organizing daily routes for employees
Applying and submitting village permits for jobs
Scheduling jobs based on availability Setting up social media account and posting daily pictures and promos along with designing marketing materials.
Owner / Operator
IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE, INC.
Chicago, IL
01.2007 - 01.2022
Directed bakery’s daily operations; responsibilities included purchasing, sales, budgeting, scheduling, recruitment and training
Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering daily data for business with average payroll expenses of over 20k weekly
Submitted payroll weekly and printed checks
Reconciled daily cash submissions and credit card transactions
Managed accounting ledgers by verifying and inputting account transactions through Quickbooks
Responsible for accounts payable through monitoring discount opprtunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentations
Ensured credit was received for outstanding memos, issued stop-payments or purchase order amendments
Supervised all production and sales operations; trained new hires in company policies and procedures
Monitored inventory levels; ensured company compliance with all health and safety procedures and regulations
Developed and reviewed budgets, monitoring business-related spending to ensure compliance with budget policies
Established and maintained professional relationships with both vendors and wholesale clients; negotiated contracts with vendors
Created and executed marketing strategies in order to promote products and increase sales volume.
Retail Associate
LOUIS VUITTON
Oak Brook, IL
01.2005 - 01.2007
Greeted customers and offered assistance; answered customer questions and concerns
Provided customers with detailed product information and recommendations as well as member benefits, promotions, and sales
Totaled purchases and processed all cash, check, and credit card payments
Processed exchanges, returns, and refunds according to company policies
Maintained a clean and organized retail environment
Assisted with stock management; arranged merchandise on shelves and displays.
Manager
IL GIARDINO DEL DOLCE, INC
01.2003 - 01.2007
Supervised daily operations; management responsibilities included recruitment & training, scheduling, and payroll.
Passenger Service Agent; Alitalia Airlines
CHICAGO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Chicago, IL
01.1999 - 01.2001
Greeted customers and guests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner; answered telephone to provide information and resolve problems or complaints
Handled all aspects of reservations, ticketing, check-in, seat assignment, passenger boarding, and baggage service
Provided check-in assistance, ticketing changes, re-booking of itineraries, and special service requests as needed
Communicated to customers when flights have been delayed or canceled and re-accommodate customers according to company policy
Boarded and deplaned flights; escorted passengers to and from aircraft in a timely and efficient manner
Ensured aircrafts were prepared for flight, including food and beverage stocking and light cleaning
Ensured all safety regulations were followed at all times.