Michelle Peña
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in administrative and financial roles. Excelled in managing accounts, executing payroll, and streamlining operations, achieving a significant reduction in reconciliation errors. Proficient in Quickbooks and ADP, with a strong foundation in customer service. Fluent in Spanish.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Photography Assistant
Gabriela Espinal Photography
07.2023 - Current
- Organized studio by putting away equipment.
- Set up lighting, prepared sweeps and organized area for photography sessions.
- Assisted clients with wardrobe.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Supported photography and video shoots by helping with equipment setup.
Event Planner
M Squared Designs
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Gala Fresh Farms (former Compare Foods)
12.2015 - 12.2022
- Administered accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Executed cash reconciliation, cash handling, ordered cash, deposited cash, maintained cash overages and shortages.
- Ordered and received merchandise.
- Hired new employees, trained staff, and terminated staff when necessary.
- Scheduled and conducted staff meetings.
- Executed payroll using ADP system.
- Conducted audits.
- Opened and closed store - key holder in absence of manager.
- Developed partnerships with current and future vendors.
- Documented data entry.
- Prepared Profit & Loss Reports.
Bookkeeper
Sabon
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities.
- Handled payroll processing for employees using CheckPoint HR.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and corrected issues for 22 accounts using Quickbooks.
- Generated financial reports for management.
- Supported during audits by providing requested documentation.
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Compare Foods
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Administered accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Executed cash reconciliation, cash handling, ordered cash, deposited cash, maintained cash overages and shortages.
- Ordered and received merchandise.
- Hired new employees, trained staff, and terminated staff when necessary.
- Scheduled and conducted staff meetings.
- Executed payroll using ADP system.
- Conducted audits.
- Opened and closed store - key holder in absence of manager.
- Developed partnerships with current and future vendors.
- Documented data entry.
- Prepared Profit & Loss Reports.
Front Desk Receptionist
Digit Global Communications
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Greeted guests at front desk and provided a pleasant check-in process.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing and data entry.
- Sorted and delivered mail and packages upon arrival to correct staff members and departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2010
Skills
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- ADP
- Quickbooks
- Spanish - fluent
Timeline
Photography Assistant
Gabriela Espinal Photography
07.2023 - Current
Event Planner
M Squared Designs
07.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Gala Fresh Farms (former Compare Foods)
12.2015 - 12.2022
Bookkeeper
Sabon
07.2014 - 12.2015
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Compare Foods
05.2010 - 12.2013
Front Desk Receptionist
Digit Global Communications
09.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
St. John's University