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Education
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Ashley Gutierrez

Santa Maria,CA
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Summary

Detail-oriented professional offering 3 years of hands-on experience and solid background in accounting. Expertise in conducting daily revenue audits, reconciling accounts and analyzing financial data. Excited to bring talent and leadership to growing organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Technician I

City Of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA
04.2024 - Current
  • Screened company accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing and general ledger transactions.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Eden and Tyler cash tracking systems.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement on a daily and monthly basis.

Server & Certified Trainer

Buffalo Wild Wings
Santa Maria, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Adhere to class plan and deadline-oriented training schedule.
  • Monitor participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
  • Plan and implement courses of instruction accounting for individual strengths and final objectives.
  • Mentor new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Recruit and train new members of guest service team.

Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Operate cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Answer questions about store policies and address customer concerns.
  • Build relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Work flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Work closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Revenue Auditor

Chumash Casino Resort
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
  • Audited total cash flows and reported revenues daily.
  • Trained newly hired employees to promote understanding of company's processes, procedures and deadlines.
  • Maintained compliance with internal control system.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.

At-Your-Service Sales Associate

Macy's
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Sales Floor Associate

CosmoProf Beauty Supply
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Regularly reviewed promotional materials to verify accuracy of product information.
  • Built productive relationships with customers to establish trust, rapport and increase satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained thorough understanding of products and services offered for expertise in selling to customers.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.

Women's Shoe Sales Representative

Macy's
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Serviced multiple customers at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special projects.
  • Selected, recommended, and helped obtain or locate merchandise based on customer desires and needs.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color to maintain clean, visually-appealing showroom.
  • Grew product knowledge and fashion expertise continually, helped customers find shoes to complement outfits and suggested items to match needs.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Student Peer Mentor

Sacramento State University
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Shared information about student life, academic offerings and healthy decision making with peer mentees.
  • Supported younger peers through one-on-one sessions, determining aspirations, setting goals and working through challenges.
  • Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
  • Attended and led meetings with other peer mentors to offer support and standardize resource offerings.

Seasonal Sales Associate

Macy's
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.

Front Counter Associate

Gina's Piece Of Cake
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintained clean and safe workstation while adhering to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Marketed bakery products to customers and provided information on ingredients.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Maintained current knowledge of menu items, ingredients and special order products for sale in bakery.
  • Discussed cake design options, available flavors and specific event needs.

Front of House Team Member

Chick-fil-A
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
  • Promptly resolved customer complaints, escalating major issues to supervisor.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.

Education

No Degree - English

California State University - Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

AS - Business Administration

Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA
08.2024

Skills

  • Goal-Oriented
  • Auditing Processes and Procedures
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Variance Analysis
  • Internal Controls
  • Experienced With Technology
  • Tax Compliance
  • Returns Processing
  • Payment Processing
  • Audit Preparation

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Accounting Technician I - City Of Santa Maria
04.2024 - Current
Server & Certified Trainer - Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2024 - Current
Cashier - Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2023 - 03.2024
Revenue Auditor - Chumash Casino Resort
01.2021 - 01.2024
At-Your-Service Sales Associate - Macy's
10.2020 - 01.2021
Sales Floor Associate - CosmoProf Beauty Supply
08.2020 - 01.2021
Women's Shoe Sales Representative - Macy's
02.2020 - 07.2020
Seasonal Sales Associate - Macy's
10.2019 - 12.2019
Student Peer Mentor - Sacramento State University
04.2019 - 09.2019
Front Counter Associate - Gina's Piece Of Cake
06.2018 - 08.2018
Front of House Team Member - Chick-fil-A
03.2018 - 01.2019
California State University - Sacramento - No Degree, English
Allan Hancock College - AS, Business Administration
Ashley Gutierrez