ERICA VELEZ
East Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Achieved efficient management of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions through meticulous attention to detail. Delivered corporate bookkeeping services that improved operational efficiency by leveraging new technologies. Established an inventory department that effectively managed expired inventory and reconciled accounts with finance, resulting in enhanced financial accuracy.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist-Production Tolling Planner
Eurogerm KB
Budd Lake
04.2026 - Current
- Developed and maintained project timelines to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline planning processes and enhance communication.
- Coordinated resource allocation effectively to optimize project delivery and minimize delays.
- Managed documentation for various projects, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of information.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in project execution workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving costefficiency.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
Senior Inventory Specialist
Eurogerm KB
Budd Lake, NJ
2025 - Current
- Managed inventory control processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory tracking systems, enhancing accuracy and reliability.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations, improving overall efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for inventory management and system usage.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify trends, informing strategic purchasing decisions.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Initiated process improvements that resulted in faster turnaround times for inventory replenishment.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Managed all aspects of physical inventories including planning, execution, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective strategies for managing excess inventory and reducing obsolescence.
- Coordinated with other departments such as Procurement and Logistics to ensure a seamless flow of communication regarding stock levels, delivery schedules, and overall supply chain management.
- Worked closely with Quality Control teams to address any issues related to damaged goods or product recalls immediately, minimizing potential negative impacts on the company''s reputation and financial performance.
- Streamlined inventory processes to minimize discrepancies and ensure accurate records.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
- Checked product levels and recommended new purchases.
- Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand and current pricing.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
- Collected, analyzed and modeled sales trends and customer preferences data to inform inventory development decisions.
Bookkeeper
Markjoseph Steakhouse
New York, NY
08.2001 - 12.2023
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs. Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Verified postings to ledgers to confirm accurate entry and account balances.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and managed monetary transactions.
Supervisor
Toys“R”Us
Staten Island, NY
10.2011 - 03.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Accounts Receivable
Eurogerm KB
Budd Lake, NJ
12.2022 - 2025
- Gave consistent and friendly service that resulted in greater customer retention
- Met all responsibilities of an accounts receivable clerk, including creating a detailed sales report, maintaining accurate cash receipts, collecting and depositing payments, and billing customers
- Kept accurate records of all interactions, including customer names, addresses, phone numbers, credit card information, and product sales
- Handled customer inquiries, answered questions, and resolved problems in a timely manner
- Created a new customer database by entering customer information into a database
Skills
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations Data Logging, Bill Payment and Recordkeeping Cash Flow and Reconciliation, General Ledger Updates Cash Register Operations, Proactive and Self-Motivated Customer Feedback, Monthly Reconciliations Customer Deliveries, Profit and Loss Statements Cash Deposits and Receipts, Record Reconciliation Personal Bookkeeping, Bank Statement Reconciliation Daily Ledgers, Computer literacy, Time management, Communication skills, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, Documentation review
Timeline
Senior Specialist-Production Tolling Planner
Eurogerm KB
04.2026 - Current
Accounts Receivable
Eurogerm KB
12.2022 - 2025
Supervisor
Toys“R”Us
10.2011 - 03.2016
Bookkeeper
Markjoseph Steakhouse
08.2001 - 12.2023
Senior Inventory Specialist
Eurogerm KB
2025 - Current