HURUI ARAYA
Bookkeeper
Buffalo,NY
Summary
A proven and a professional business manager, who demonstrate a strong work knowledge of business operation, with a key focus towards business growth and expansion both in hospitably and general trading space.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Kitchen International LLC
04.2025 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Quickly adapted to unique job descriptions and post orders at each work site, ensuring seamless integration and effective security operations.
- Utilized expertise in operating various security technologies, including:
- Security software applications like Helus, Mercury security applications
- Surveillance camera systems
- X-Ray screening equipment
- Radio communication devices (walkie-talkies)
- Demonstrated strong observational skills, monitoring multiple systems simultaneously to identify and respond to potential security threats.
- Maintained clear and concise communication with team members and clients, ensuring effective collaboration and incident response
Manager
Salem Al Muhairi Genral Trading LLC
06.2016 - 04.2023
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring gold market.
Owner/General Manager of Operations
BERHE AIBA HOTEL
01.2004 - 02.2021
- As hotel owner/manager I was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a hotel to ensure a smooth and efficient operation. I was also in charge of managing staff, maintaining guest satisfaction, and maximizing profitability. I was also responsible for setting and achieving revenue goals, controlling expenses, and implementing policies and procedures to enhance the guest experience. I had to also ensure compliance with regulations, maintain a safe and secure environment for guests and employees, and handle guest inquiries and complaints effectively.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies that aligned with consumer needs while driving sustainable growth.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Owner/Manager
HM Trading Import Export, Wholesale & Commission A
02.2003 - 12.2014
- I was responsible for buying and selling physical goods such as commodities, products, and materials.
- I worked in markets, exchanges, or directly with manufacturers and suppliers to negotiate pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules. It was a demanding job as I had to stay informed about market trends, economic conditions, and supply chain dynamics to make informed trading decisions.
- Additionally, I was involved in risk management, logistics coordination, and client relationship management. I have developed skills, negotiation abilities, and market knowledge are essential for success in this role.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
No Degree - Bookkeeping
International Ass. Of Profession's Carrere College
Toronto, Canada02.2024
Hotel Management
Ministry Of Tourism Of Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea06.2007
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Service
08.2024 - 02.2025
Skills
- Financial Management
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Peachtree Accounting Softwear
- Quickbooks Softwear
- Task Prioritization
- Data Management
- Recordkeeping
- Preventive Maintenance
- Salesforce Management
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Business Planning
- First Aid/CPR
Cooking techniques
Kitchen management
Food presentation
Attention to detail
Kitchen operations
Effective communications
Team collaboration
Grilling techniques
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Ingredient knowledge
Verbal and written communication
Recipes and menu planning
Kitchen equipment operation
Hospitality service expertise
Sanitation guidelines
Recipe creation
Inventory management
Sanitation practices
Staff coordination
Banquets and catering
Menu development
Recipe development
Menu planning
Cost control
Performance improvement
Food spoilage prevention
Food service operations
Forecasting and planning
Pasta making
Food inventories
Food cost analysis
Roasting techniques
Operations management
Vegan cooking
Business management
Time management
Food storage
Temperature control
Resource management
Customer service
Vendor relations
Cold food preparation
Meal preparation
Timeline
Chef
Kitchen International LLC
04.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2024 - 04.2025
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Service
08.2024 - 02.2025
Manager
Salem Al Muhairi Genral Trading LLC
06.2016 - 04.2023
Owner/General Manager of Operations
BERHE AIBA HOTEL
01.2004 - 02.2021
Owner/Manager
HM Trading Import Export, Wholesale & Commission A
02.2003 - 12.2014
No Degree - Bookkeeping
International Ass. Of Profession's Carrere College
Hotel Management
Ministry Of Tourism Of Eritrea
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