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Lindsay Neal

Dallas

Summary

Customer-focused financial professional with 10+ years of experience, and who has a passion for understanding and addressing customer needs. Expert at complex billing, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional customer service. Known for building and maintaining strong partnerships, resolving financial discrepancies with precision, and driving customer loyalty through personalized service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
Irving
11.2023 - Current

Globally recognized for delivering an exceptional customer experience, and creating a long-lasting client relationship.

Received the 'Five Star of the Quarter' award, reflecting top-tier customer service.

Completion of Forbes Five-Star training, demonstrating a mastery of luxury hospitality standards.

Compiled, reviewed, and issued complex invoices of over 500 pages for high-profile customers, such as the NFL, MLB, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.

Collaborate in cross-functional teams spanning finance, service, and operations to develop integrated customer financial solutions, and ensure alignment and precision in accounts receivable and payroll processing.

Assist with reconciling a $4 million general ledger and processing $2.1 million in monthly payments while maintaining 99%+ accuracy throughout.

Guest Experience Expert

The Ritz Carlton/ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Irving
11.2022 - 11.2023

Provided exceptional, personalized service to enhance the customer experience.

Built and maintained strong customer relationships to create Ritz-Carlton guests for life.

· Identified new and unique ways to solve customer problems

· Anticipated guests needs in order to ensure a memorable experience and client satisfaction

Personal Vacation Advisor

Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando
11.2018 - 11.2021

· Platinum and gold sales performer (top 5% of agents)

· Coordinatedand customized vacation experiences for guests across 100+ WDW Resorts, arranging accommodations, theme park tickets, specialty events, dining reservations, airfare, and VIP tours with meticulous attention to detail

· Provided the highest level of customer service and made meaningful recommendations to help drive the company’s financial success

Sales Specialist

Kate Spade
Fort Myers
02.2018 - 11.2018

· Supported operational management, assisting with daily tasks and leading store opening/closing routines to maintain readiness and compliance.

· Advised clients on designer handbags, leveraging product expertise to make insightful recommendations and drive sales growth.

Sales Supervisor

Victoria Secret
Naples
02.2015 - 07.2017

Recognized district-wide for delivering outstanding customer experience, demonstrating strong relationship-building, and driving repeat business.

Analyzed and mentored team performance by observing peers and providing actionable feedback to help increase team sales, and enhance service quality.

Ranked as the top seller in all three stores, and earned Employee of the Month recognition within two months at each location.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
05-2018

Skills

  • Problem solving and strategic execution
  • Strong partnership building
  • Expert at managing high-volume financial operations
  • Attention to detail
  • Financial reports
  • Financial analysis and reconciliation
  • Strong influencing and collaboration skills
  • Delivering world-class customer care
  • Cross-functional collaboration and program execution
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll administration

Accomplishments

  • Five Star of the quarter
  • Platinum and gold sales performer (top 5% of agents)

Certification

  • Completion of Forbes Five-Star training

Timeline

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
11.2023 - Current

Guest Experience Expert

The Ritz Carlton/ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
11.2022 - 11.2023

Personal Vacation Advisor

Walt Disney World Resort
11.2018 - 11.2021

Sales Specialist

Kate Spade
02.2018 - 11.2018

Sales Supervisor

Victoria Secret
02.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

University of Colorado Boulder