Gwyneth Chavez
Porterville,Ca
Summary
Motivated individual with years of customer service experience; having background in the restaurant industry. Currently excelling as an Accountant Specialist, gaining expertise in accounts payable and construction management. Committed to continuous self-improvement and adeptly tackling new challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant Specialist
Aspire Homes
Visalia, CA
05.2024 - Current
- My role as an accounting specialist is to oversee the finances of new construction projects. Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes through QuickBooks and Excel.
- Review and analyze invoices and statements as they are received from vendors in preparation for data entry.
- Reconcile bank statements to QuickBooks to prepare accurate reports for the CEO on a daily basis.
- Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies or trends that could impact operations.
- Record financial data in Excel spreadsheets and reconcile with the data in QuickBooks to help prepare accurate reports for the CEO.
- Prepare checks for vendors within the proposed timing and the correct amount of the draw stated in the signed contracts.
Waitress/ Bartender
Palace Kitchen + Craft Bar
Porterville
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Waited on large groups of customers or a full dining room, as well as bartending.
- Greeted and sat customers in a timely manner, providing a welcoming atmosphere.
- Bartended for events with an open bar for large crowds.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Answered questions about menu items, wine, ingredients, and pricing.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation. Presenting outstanding and diligent customer service.
- Communicating with staff and customers to ensure the best possible service.
Waitress/ Bartender
Palace Kitchen + Craft Bar
Porterville
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Waitressing, delivering exceptional food and customer service, while communicating closely with kitchen staff to meet customer preferences.
- Initiated bartending responsibilities in July 2023.
- Responsible for keeping the restaurant clean during shifts, as well as deep cleaning during slow hours.
Waitress/ Busser
Fugazzis Group Inc.
Porterville
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Started as a busser and transitioned to a waitressing position in February 2022.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, executed food service with excellence, and upheld high standards of restaurant cleanliness.
Manager/ Supervisor/ Cashier
Tony’s Pizza
Porterville
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Promoted to manager/supervisor after 6 months, demonstrating strong work ethic and leadership
- Managed various responsibilities, including financial tasks (writing checks, preparing deposits), employee management (training, evaluation), customer conflict resolution, food preparation, and cashier duties
- Ensured smooth operations and upheld high-quality customer service standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monache
Porterville, CA05.2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Elderly care
- Childcare
- Management/ Leadership experience
- Communication
- Housekeeping
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Accounts Payable/ accounts receivable
- Quickbooks/ Excel experience
- Bank Reconciliation/ Budget sheets
- Expense Tracking
Certification
- Kaplan Real Estate course with Keller Williams containing 8 college level courses.
- Started in April 2024; completed in July 2024.
Timeline
Accountant Specialist
Aspire Homes
05.2024 - Current
Waitress/ Bartender
Palace Kitchen + Craft Bar
10.2023 - 05.2024
Waitress/ Bartender
Palace Kitchen + Craft Bar
12.2022 - 10.2023
Waitress/ Busser
Fugazzis Group Inc.
12.2021 - 10.2022
Manager/ Supervisor/ Cashier
Tony’s Pizza
08.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Monache