Ashley Garza
Houston
Summary
Analytical and results-driven business owner with 12+ years of experience managing financial operations, revenue performance, and team leadership in a high-volume environment. Proven track record of overseeing $160K+ in monthly revenue, optimizing costs, and driving operational efficiency. Bilingual finance graduate with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience in data analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Seeking a fully remote analyst role to leverage strong business and financial insights.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator
Taquerias Arandas 21
Houston, TX
10.2014 - Current
- Directed daily operations of a high-revenue business generating $160K+ in monthly sales (~$1.9M annually)
- Managed and led a team of 35 employees, overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
- Conducted financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to improve profitability and control expenses
- Analyzed sales trends and customer data to identify growth opportunities and optimize pricing strategies
- Reduced operational costs through vendor negotiations and process improvements
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and POS systems (Aloha, Toast) for financial tracking, reporting, and performance analysis
- Developed and maintained weekly and monthly financial reports to monitor KPIs and business health
- Streamlined scheduling and labor allocation to improve efficiency and reduce overhead
- Delivered exceptional customer experience while resolving escalations and maintaining high satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Houston
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting, tracking)
- QuickBooks & POS Systems (Aloha, Toast)
- Data Interpretation & Trend Analysis
- Power BI (currently learning)
- Data Analytics (in progress)
- Operations & Process Improvement
- Team Leadership & HR Management
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Payroll processing
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Owner / Operator
Taquerias Arandas 21
10.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Houston