Dependable, effective leader bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to effectively meet the company’s goals and objectives. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem-solving skills ready for any challenge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Budda's Bakery And Breakfast
05.2023 - Current
Prepares items in accordance with established recipes for a consistent product.
Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Learns and maintains standards in food production and quality.
Expedite orders in a timely manner.
Checks and dates all deliveries received reporting any variances to owner.
Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
Checks and dates all deliveries received reporting any variances to owner
Monitors inventory rotation to maintain fresh product with little or no waste.
Communicate equipment repair needs with owner in a timely manner.
Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
Cost Accountant
Companion System
10.2021 - 03.2022
Work together with the productions team in manufacturing to ensure transactional integrity and accuracy in support of the data needs of the accounting team.
Provide financial support, trend analysis, and key insights to the manufacturing management
Assist with month-end close and all related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Prepare and allocate weekly manufacturing performance metrics (KPIs) and provide analysis and insights for production management.
Review, analyze, and report monthly manufacturing financial performance (materials, labor, and overhead) in support of the monthly financial closing process.
Reconcile critical inventory and variance accounts monthly
Maintain raw material and component costs in EPICOR (ERP), BOM, and the quoting systems
Update Production labor and overhead (standard cost) rates as required in EPICOR (ERP) and quoting systems
Coordinate physical inventories and monitors cycle count program – provide operations management with analysis of significant variances and recommendations to improve inventory accuracy
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Cost Accounting & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related accounting procedures
Maintain a presence on the production floor to help identify gaps and deficiencies in the current process
Adapt to changing priorities while working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Senior Assistant Property Manager
American Assets Trust Inc.
06.2019 - 11.2020
Responsible for preparation and tracking of new tenant welcome packages, reserved parking management, tenant bill backs, tenant communications and events, as well as maintenance of related, Operations and Emergency Preparedness procedures guides & maps.
Consistently attend meetings and contribute to all campus, Capital construction projects – building and tenant improvements, as well as assist with project management of Operations projects.
Financial Reporting/Annual Budgets: Assists SPM in detail with the preparation of the annual & 5-year capital budgets, operations budget, reforecasts, monthly accruals and monthly variance reports.
Responsible for review of accounts receivable and processing of accounts payable: review, coding, approving and oversight.
Vendor Relations/Property Inspections: Perform periodic maintenance and janitorial inspections of the property to assure maximum performance and efficiency.
Recommend and direct alterations, maintenance, and reconditioning of the property in coordination with the SPM.
Provide direction and supervision to the service contract providers to assure contract enforcement.
Contract Management: Assist with preparation of Request for Proposals; obtain bids and present recommendations to the SPM for timely purchasing of specific goods and services.
Assist with the development of contracts, license agreements, professional service agreements and routing of documents, vendor insurance compliance and project scheduling.
Tenant Relations: Respond to tenant requests; coordinate with SPM, Engineering Department and Tenant Services to resolve problems.
Maintain positive relationships with all tenants.
Respond to building issues, problems, and concerns.
Assistance and/or oversight of special Tenant Relations events throughout the year (Summer & Fall Events, Backpack Drive, etc.).
Assistant Property Manager
PMB Real Estate Services
04.2012 - 06.2019
Work with Senior PM and/or PM to oversee day to day operation and tasks as assigned.
Communicated with tenant s to resolve rental, management, and maintenance issues.
Organized, Coordinated, and setup Tenant appreciation events and property events.
Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs (AR & AP).
Assist Senior PM with financial reports, quarterly reforecast and annual budgets where needed.
Attended staff meetings and took extensive notes to share with property manager.
Cash Management Specialist
PMB Real Estate Services
12.2009 - 04.2012
Responsible for cash management functions for over 30+ properties.
Set up, receives and processes Lockbox payments, as well as ACH/Wires.
Trained employees on accounting principles and company procedures pertaining to receipting cash and maneuvering through the lockbox websites.
Kept up-to-date and accurate funding accounts for internal departments, key programs and special projects.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Pacific Medical Buildings LLC
11.2007 - 12.2009
Code and enter invoices into Yardi accounting system accurately.
Assist with month end close, assisted Staff Accountants and Controller with special projects.
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving A/P inquires daily.
Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems.
Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
PMB Real Estate Service
07.2007 - 09.2007
Supervised and accounts payable team of 4 people.
Oversaw monthly accounting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
Responsible for setting up new vendors and maintaining good relationship will all vendors.
Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.
Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
Interacted with all necessary partners, including vendors, upper management and peers.