Ashley Stewart
Sarasota
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with twelve years of management experience and ten years in operations and inventory control. Strong foundation in operations management and financial reporting. Adept in processing invoices, supporting audits, and preparing comprehensive financial documents. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with twelve years of management experience and ten in operations and inventory control. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective team collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Accounting Associate
Longboat Harbour Owners' Association
Longboat Key, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Processed invoices and payments using Enumerate, ensuring timely and accurate transactions and GL coding.
- Completed monthly reconciliations and prepared end-of-month financial binder (treasurer's report, reserve analysis, financial statements, and cash flow forecast)
- Supported budget preparation and audits by gathering financial data and providing essential documentation and reports.
- Developed spreadsheets for tracking yearly cash flow, maintenance fees by unit, insurance policies, and venders.
- Maintained organized filing systems for financial documents and contracts
- Cross-trained by the office administrator to create gate transmitters, sign out keys, create and monitor work orders, send communications in Pilera, enter payroll, and answer phones to help venders and owners.
Stock Manager
Tommy Bahama
Sarasota, FL
12.2020 - 05.2025
- Oversaw daily back-of-house logistics for a $6 million retail operation. Directed stock replenishment processes and ensured timely completion of OMS. Managed filing of all inventory documentation to maintain operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on inventory management best practices and systems usage.
- Performed detailed monthly cycle counts of physical inventory and facilitated biannual store audits.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations followed by preparing EOM financial binder including treasurer's report, reserve analysis, financial statements, updated cash flow forecast, aged owner, and prepaid reports.
Visual Merchandiser
Tommy Bahama
Sarasota, FL
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed visual merchandising projects from concept to execution, leading a team of 5-10 employees for monthly floorsets to implement store layout changes, product placement, and styling in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Analyzed sales data and customer feedback to optimize product placement and update sales floor to meet the needs of the business and increase revenue.
- Was part of the wholesale visual merchandising program. Collaborated with sales representatives from Dillard's and Macy's on landing of new collections. Acted as a liaison between our wholesale partners and corporate team.
- Created a Store Visual Merchandising Guide to train store staff on visual standards, practices, and techniques.
Store Manager
Soma
Sarasota, FL
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Oversaw daily store operations; including floor visuals and standards, stock levels, shipment, corporate communications, and customer outreach.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Developed weekly store schedules based on forecasted customer levels and individual employee knowledge, while adhering to budget constraints.
- Coordinated with ASM's on hiring, training, and mentoring new staff members.
- Led regular performance reviews for all employees, providing feedback and setting development goals to help hit individual and store KPI goals.
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Soma
Sarasota, FL
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Maintained visual merchandising standards throughout the store to create an appealing shopping environment for customers. Mapped, processed, and led team through monthly floorsets for new merchandise collections.
- Monitored store KPIs weekly to track progress towards goals, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize results.
- Logged operational documents, store-to-store transfers and shipment receipts as set forth in company policy.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process to build a high-performing team of sales associates.
Stock Manager
Soma
Sarasota, FL
02.2015 - 11.2015
Sales Lead
Soma
Sarasota, FL
01.2014 - 02.2015
Sales Associate
Soma
Sarasota, FL
05.2013 - 01.2014
Office Management Intern
Packet Facilities Inc.
Passaic, NJ
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Provided administrative support for ongoing projects and senior staff members.
- Served as point-of-contact for external inquiries from clients or partners while maintaining utmost professionalism at all times.
- Supported data entry tasks for logistics software, enhancing accuracy of shipment records. Scheduled deliveries, assisted with pick-and-pack processes, and provided real-time updates to all parties.
Education
Academy of The Holy Angels
Demarest, NJAccounting
University of South Florida
Sarasota, FLSkills
- Accrual accounting
- Financial statement preparation
- Enumerate
- Microsoft 365
- Precision and accuracy
- Operations management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Vendor engagement
Certification
- Currently studying for FLorida CAM license
Timeline
Interim Accounting Associate
Longboat Harbour Owners' Association
05.2025 - Current
Stock Manager
Tommy Bahama
12.2020 - 05.2025
Visual Merchandiser
Tommy Bahama
02.2018 - 12.2020
Store Manager
Soma
09.2017 - 02.2018
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Soma
11.2015 - 09.2017
Stock Manager
Soma
02.2015 - 11.2015
Sales Lead
Soma
01.2014 - 02.2015
Sales Associate
Soma
05.2013 - 01.2014
Office Management Intern
Packet Facilities Inc.
05.2009 - 08.2011
Academy of The Holy Angels
Accounting
University of South Florida