Laura Galeno
Chicago,IL
Summary
Conscientious Front Office Manager with expertise in operational administration demonstrated over 9 years of experience. Focused and detail-oriented with strong knowledge of accounting best practices for reconciliation and reporting. Adept at effectively prioritizing projects and leading staff initiatives to optimize performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Hands Off Facilities Management, Inc
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
Front Office Manager
A & A Body Works On Grand, Inc.
Chicago, IL
10.2010 - 01.2020
- Report financial data and update financial records in ledgers and journals
- Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
- Disburse petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation
- Enter invoices requiring payment and disburse amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft
- Cultivate customer loyalty to promote repeat customers and improve sales
- Answer constant flow of customer calls
- Assist customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging transportation
- Manage office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Track and record expenses and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records
Accounts Payable Clerk
Carnicerias Jimenez Inc.
Chicago, IL
02.2008 - 09.2010
- Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
- Utilized talents and expertise to complete on-time and accurate monthly closing processes, journal entries and accruals
- Managed efficient and accurate processing of invoices and check requests for 2 of locations
- Processed invoices and expenses using Quick Books for small business
- Offered departmental administrative support
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Proficient in QuickBooks Small Business, Microsoft Word
- Policy and procedure modification
- Relationship building
- Oral and writing communication
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll and budgeting
- Workflow planning
- Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Hands Off Facilities Management, Inc
02.2020 - 07.2020
Front Office Manager
A & A Body Works On Grand, Inc.
10.2010 - 01.2020
Accounts Payable Clerk
Carnicerias Jimenez Inc.
02.2008 - 09.2010
Associate of Arts - Art
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
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