Lori Pesto
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Hardworking leader focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist
Nacogdoches Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
- Receive, review and verify invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and appropriate documentation.
- Prepare and process check runs, wire transfers and ACH Payments.
- Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices.
- Review and process employee and student travel Request and Expenses.
Substitute Teacher
Nacogdoches ISD
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Assigned classwork and homework, making corrections and revisions to provide feedback.
- Delivered lesson plans and engaged with students for duration of teacher absence.
- Managed and implemented classroom activities in alignment with student learning goals.
- Reported to administration on classroom and student activity.
Office Manager
Chip Sanders State Farm Insurance
04.2008 - 09.2011
- Supervised and coordinated work of entire company office team.
- Handled clerical work, fielded customer inquiries and resolved equipment issues without assistance to keep burden off senior management.
- Helped senior management develop clear policies and procedures for clerical staff and office operations.
- Developed intra-office communication processes to improve communication between units.
Senior Staffing Agent
Staffmark
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Posted job openings.
- Screened and interviewed candidates.
- Onboarded new employees.
- Developed job descriptions.
General Manager
HP Hotels Management Group
08.2005 - 09.2006
- Set short and long term goals for the hotel.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Report weekly to ownership and corporate headquarters, balance and explain monthly P&L statements.
- Ensured compliance of labor laws and employment regulations, implemented HR policies and procedures.
General Manager
Extended Stay America, ESA
08.2002 - 07.2005
- Oversee daily hotel operations including front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance and guest services.
- Monitor guest satisfaction and address complaints or issues promptly.
- Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and financial reports, monitor revenue, expenses and profitability.
- Manage HR task of hiring, terminating, benefits and payroll activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2002
Skills
- Information Confidentiality
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation and Reporting
- Organization and Planning
- Multitasking and Organization
- Reporting and Documenting
- Decision Making
- Budget planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Procurement
Timeline
Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist
Nacogdoches Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Nacogdoches ISD
08.2017 - 06.2022
Office Manager
Chip Sanders State Farm Insurance
04.2008 - 09.2011
Senior Staffing Agent
Staffmark
01.2007 - 04.2008
General Manager
HP Hotels Management Group
08.2005 - 09.2006
General Manager
Extended Stay America, ESA
08.2002 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Southern Mississippi
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