Gwendalyn Farina
Wenonah,New Jersey
Summary
Knowledgeable of accountant requirements including bank deposits, filing invoices, balancing accounts, counting cash, and organizing contracts. Extremely well trained in event organization, day-of decorations, on-the-spot creative intelligence, problem-solving, customer satisfaction, and brainstorming. Several years of experience as a banquet server with familiarity in event coordination and project development skills. Spent high school senior year (2022) as the event developer, organizing and coordinating large school events.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Assistant
Valleybrook Country Club
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared and delivered daily bank deposits
- Filed paperwork including event contracts, bank statements, and receipts.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Organized spreadsheets with event details such as dates and balances paid.
- Worked with accounting programs to file journal entries and balance accounts
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Corrected the change box with sufficient cash.
Wedding Concierge
Valleybrook Country Club
05.2022 - 08.2024
- In charge of all concerned parties' day-of decorations and arrangements.
- Coordinated with bride and groom throughout their wedding day for maximized satisfaction.
- Provided creative insight towards decorations and wedding preparation.
- Communicated with other vendors for a smooth-flowing wedding.
- Facilitated banquet set-up for bride and groom requests.
- Streamlined wedding day logistics by effectively coordinating with vendors, venues, and bridal parties.
- Managed event timelines and schedules, ensuring a seamless flow of activities throughout the celebration.
- Orchestrated seamless transitions between ceremony locations and reception venues when needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Occasionally decorate wedding cakes with personal creative abilities.
- Often arrange flower displays for the celebration.
- Coordinated with management to ensure safety and country club regulations were being met.
Retail Associate
TJX Companies
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, and arranged according to size or color.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues swiftly.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and exceed performance targets.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Education
Working Towards A Bachelor's in Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurship
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2026
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Staff Management
- Invoice Processing
- Document coordination
- Spreadsheet updating
- Presentation Skills
- Customer relationship development
- General Ledger Management
- Wedding etiquette knowledge
- Exceptional organization
- Client satisfaction
- Guest Management
Accomplishments
- High school Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership award winner
- High school Class of 2022 president (2018-2022)
Previous small business owner
Developed a small business concept that turned into a successful small clothing company. Designed logo, slogan, website, and all products. Launched new products and successfully sought out an investor for product purchasing. Managed social media accounts to maximize customer engagement.
Timeline
Accountant Assistant
Valleybrook Country Club
05.2024 - 08.2024
Wedding Concierge
Valleybrook Country Club
05.2022 - 08.2024
Retail Associate
TJX Companies
12.2020 - 03.2022
Working Towards A Bachelor's in Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurship
Saint Joseph's University
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