Joshua Lema
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Skilled Reconciliation Specialist with experience in financial reporting, account management, and regulatory compliance. Adept at problem-solving, and committed to accuracy in all reconciliation processes. In previous roles, contributed significantly to improving operational efficiency through streamlining reconciliation procedures and implementing new strategies for dispute resolution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reconciliation Specialist
GM Culinary
12.2020 - Current
- Reduced financial discrepancies by consistently monitoring and resolving account variances.
- Ensured timely completion of reconciliations by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Managed high volumes of transaction data efficiently while maintaining attention-to-detail necessary for accurate reconciliations.
- Actively participated in team meetings, sharing insights on best practices to enhance overall department performance.
- Improved communication between departments through regular collaboration on reconciliation matters.
Purchasing Assistant
GM Culinary
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation over 3 locations for audit purposes.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment errors with suppliers.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Receiving Clerk
GM Culinary
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with HAACP standards.
- Took inventory to minimize unnecessary spending.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in cafe storage areas.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
Cafe Administrator
Flagship Facility Services Inc.
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Posted cafe information and daily menus on internal tool for clients.
- Created food signage indicating potential allergens and dietary restrictions.
- Uploaded appropriate documentation in order for reconciliation team to pay vendor invoices.
Catering Coordinator
Flagship Facility Services Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Analyzed catering orders and liaised with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.
- Expedited setup and breakdown of events, minimizing disruptions to client''s schedules.
- Worked with chef teams to develop menus catered towards the clients specifications.
Cook
Flagship Facility Services Inc.
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy
Fremont, CA2007
Skills
- Financial reconciliation
- Organization skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Credit management
- Data entry
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Google drive
- MS office
Certification
- Serve Safe Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Reconciliation Specialist
GM Culinary
12.2020 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
GM Culinary
12.2019 - 12.2020
Receiving Clerk
GM Culinary
02.2017 - 12.2019
Cafe Administrator
Flagship Facility Services Inc.
10.2016 - 01.2017
Catering Coordinator
Flagship Facility Services Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2016
Cook
Flagship Facility Services Inc.
06.2013 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy
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