Brenden Ontiveros
El Paso,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Operations Leader with extensive experience at Ripe Eatery, specializing in cost reduction and service enhancement. Proficient in financial analysis, budget development, and QuickBooks, ensuring precise financial reporting. Strong track record in fostering supplier relationships and driving strategic initiatives while managing teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Ripe Eatery
08.2025 - Current
- Ensured high-quality food service by managing daily operational workflows.
- Created seasonal menus aligned with customer preferences and ingredient availability.
- Cultivated relationships with local suppliers for fresh produce sourcing.
- Increased brand awareness through coordinated social media marketing efforts.
- Streamlined business operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing overall costs.
Bookkeeper
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
01.2023 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to ensure accurate financial records.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accuracy.
- Processed payroll for staff, maintaining compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Developed and maintained budgets, tracking expenses to support financial planning initiatives.
Director of Operations
Ripe Eatery
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Reduced costs and improved service delivery through strategic initiative implementation.
- Identified trends by analyzing key performance metrics for data-driven decisions.
- Aligned operational strategies with organizational goals through collaboration with senior leadership.
- Optimized supplier relationships by overseeing vendor management processes for resource allocation.
Accountant
FMN LAND LLC Dba Jack in the Box Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Ensured accurate financial reporting by processing invoices and reconciling accounts.
- Assisted management by preparing monthly financial statements and reports for review.
- Facilitated audits by providing documentation and resolving account discrepancies.
- Led successful transition from Quickbooks to Restaurant365 accounting software.
Education
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02-2024
BBA - Accounting
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2021
Skills
- Efficient in Quickbooks Online & Quickbooks Desktop
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Payroll processing
- Financial analysis
- Budget development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Ripe Eatery
08.2025 - Current
Director of Operations
Ripe Eatery
08.2023 - 07.2025
Bookkeeper
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
01.2023 - Current
Accountant
FMN LAND LLC Dba Jack in the Box Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2025
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
University of Phoenix
BBA - Accounting
The University of Texas At El Paso