Felix Gallardo
Groveland,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing Business Manager
Westgate Resorts
11.2011 - Current
- Review contracts for OPC locations and new Brokers to make sure it follows company policies before the Executive signs them.
- Manage payments and renewals for leases.
- Oversee the OPC Commission for four different markets including Broker tours.
- Review and analyze Profit and Loss Statements for both Sales and Marketing and meet with the Executive Team to present results and advise to improve business.
- Create ad-hoc reports to present data in a concise manner.
- Help create and implement procedures for new projects.
- Create and enforce cash handling procedures.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
Specialty Marketing Business Manager
Westgate Resorts
05.2008 - 11.2011
- Automated manual reports to minimize labor and human errors.
- Perform queries in MS Access and other ad-hoc tools to extract data to use in reports and analysis.
- Prepare financial statements and discuss results and analysis with Vice-President and Directors of the division.
- Analyze marketing campaigns for profitability and return of investment.
- Create and implement payroll process, and new reporting guidelines for existing and established divisions.
- In charge of three supervisors and their staff.
Senior Financial Analyst
Westgate Resorts
04.2007 - 04.2008
- Run monthly reports for Vice-Presidents in the different Sales & Marketing Divisions.
- Create ad-hoc reports for different analysis.
- Review month end financial statements with Vice-Presidents.
Accounting Supervisor
Westgate Resorts
09.2004 - 04.2007
- In charge of two staff accountants and a senior accountant.
- Review financial statements with management, and the operations managers.
- Responsible of month end closing.
- Create reports for managers to review and analyze the operations of their departments.
- Assists operations managers to capture and report cost more efficiently in newly form departments.
- Perform queries in MS Access and other ad-hoc tools to extract data to use in reports and analysis.
- Review balance sheet accounts reconciliations prepared by staff and senior accountants.
Senior Accountant
Westgate Resorts
09.2002 - 09.2004
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Responsible for the reporting and analysis of the performance for the sales and marketing departments.
- Assist in year end audit.
Project Controller
Sunterra Resorts
01.1999 - 08.2001
- Validated project and employment information and completed manual adjustments to financial data.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring team capacity and adjusting assignments as needed.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring all projects were completed within financial constraints.
Staff Accountant
Westgate Resorts
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Maintained various Balance Sheet reconciliations
Staff Accountant
Ortiz, Cabrera CPA
05.1995 - 10.1996
- Streamlined the month-end closing process for multiple clients through diligent reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
- Ensured accurate revenue recognition across various industries by applying appropriate accounting standards and methodologies.
- Reduced accounting errors by implementing internal control procedures and routinely monitoring adherence to established policies.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by conducting thorough reviews of clients'' financial records and identifying discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Bayamon, PR05.1995
Skills
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Sales and Marketing
- Data Confidentiality
- Contract Management
- Business Management
- P&L Management
Certification
Florida Real Estate Licensee
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Marketing Business Manager
Westgate Resorts
11.2011 - Current
Specialty Marketing Business Manager
Westgate Resorts
05.2008 - 11.2011
Senior Financial Analyst
Westgate Resorts
04.2007 - 04.2008
Accounting Supervisor
Westgate Resorts
09.2004 - 04.2007
Senior Accountant
Westgate Resorts
09.2002 - 09.2004
Project Controller
Sunterra Resorts
01.1999 - 08.2001
Staff Accountant
Westgate Resorts
01.1997 - 01.1999
Staff Accountant
Ortiz, Cabrera CPA
05.1995 - 10.1996
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Universidad De Puerto Rico
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