Michael Pacheco
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated, reliable, and hardworking professional with a desire to learn and immerse myself in a company with high values and high aspirations. I thrive in hands-on environments with goals attained through dedication and teamwork. I have a strong background in Accounting and more importantly a drive to adapt and succeed. I relish challenges and move fast to find solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales
Primal Elements, Inc.
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Hired and managed a team of sales representatives, customer service support, and accounts receivables employees.
- Achieved unprecedented sales increases including over $12,000,000 in emergency COVID tests and a 2,400% increase in online sales.
- Established new products and calculated cost/price in order to maximize profits.
- Handled all account receivables and "collected" over $2,000,000 in unreceived payments.
- 1 of 5 decision makers in the company (3 being family owners).
- Worked directly with and was in charge of communication between all levels and departments within company.
- Was in charge of actually completing all necessary and important tasks related to any consequential company responsibility.
Accountant /Professional Tax Preparer
OC Tax Geek
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Prepared and filed tax forms accurately while trying to get maximum refund owed. CTEC certified.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes for several companies and created accounting books to make companies tax compliant.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and reconciled books.
- Employee of the month for every single month during peak tax season (March, April, May).
- Primary Quickbooks focus with ProSeries use.
Accountant
OC Tax Brake
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Extensive knowledge in bookkeeping utilizing Quickbooks.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and reconciled books.
- Handled day-to-day office activities.
Lead Server
Walt's Wharf
02.2014 - 02.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Maintained knowledge of all menu items, specials, wines, and spirits to make appropriate recommendations and provide information to guests.
General Manager
Cucina Roma
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed a team of servers, chefs, and all additional members.
- Maintained accounts, handled purchasing, and oversaw general restaurant budget.
- Consistently problem solved and actively listened to resolve concerns in a diplomatic and consistent manner.
- Ensured efficient restaurant operation through effective planning, increased awareness, and quality service standards.
- Used own initiative to develop promotional incentives and maintain profit margin goals.
Restaurant Manager
Roman Cucina
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Began employment as a busboy and worked hard to move up until eventually becoming a manager.
- Trained and hired new service members on service expectations, employee procedures, and safety requirements.
- Made contributions to new menu items, wines, and spirits in order to keep menu updated and evolving.
- Handled scheduling and day-to-day opening and closing.
Lifeguard
City Of Huntington Beach
04.2002 - 09.2005
- Protected beach patrons by enforcing and maintaining ocean and beach safety procedures.
- Maintained current knowledge and appropriate credentials for CPR, First Aid, and Huntington Beach General Orders Protocol.
- Composed field and incident reports for department and city records.
- Sustained physical competence for ocean lifesaving and at the time was the youngest ever hired lifeguard for Huntington Beach.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
National University
La Jolla, CA08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA07.2010
Skills
- Management
- Team Building Leadership
- Problem Solving
- GAAP Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Purchasing
- Communication
- High Level Computer Skills
Timeline
Director of Sales
Primal Elements, Inc.
07.2020 - 10.2023
Accountant /Professional Tax Preparer
OC Tax Geek
01.2019 - 09.2019
Accountant
OC Tax Brake
01.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Server
Walt's Wharf
02.2014 - 02.2019
General Manager
Cucina Roma
01.2012 - 02.2014
Restaurant Manager
Roman Cucina
01.2005 - 01.2012
Lifeguard
City Of Huntington Beach
04.2002 - 09.2005
Master of Science - Accounting
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of California, Irvine
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