MIRELA AVELLAR HALLAIS
Coral Gables
Summary
Business administration professional with expertise in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and financial health through innovative strategies and effective resource allocation. Multilingual communicator fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, skilled in fostering collaboration among clients, departments, and vendors. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ensure successful execution of complex projects in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager, Accounts and Finance
Duty Free Partners LLC
Doral
07.2023 - Current
- Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
- Monitored revenue and expenses to confirm financial status.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports on all financial activities as required by management.
- Managed the Accounts and Finance department budget to ensure proper use of resources.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency in finance operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable and receivable activity.
International Finance Manager
AREA PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC.
Miami
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Partner of KCP Dynamics, Microsoft Global Partner and Cloud Services Provider
- Responsible for accounts’ payable and receivable, banking e-Services, accounts reconciliations and reporting
- Structuring internal processes and systems
- Reporting to the Latin America General Manager
- Partner of KCP Dynamics, Microsoft Global Partner and Cloud Services Provider
International Trading Manager
BEL FIX IMPORTAÇÃO LTDA.
Curitiba
10.2011 - 08.2015
- Responsible for the imports’ procedures, legal paperwork and certifications to comply with the Brazilian regulation
- Assisting operations with company´s office in China and finding solutions for defective imported products
- Working with freight forwarders to follow up imports and prepare documentation for Brazil Customs
Administrative Coordinator at Controllers Holding
GRUPO SANTA CECÍLIA
Miami
10.2008 - 05.2011
- Managing and controlling all administrative tasks of the Holding
- Analysis, risks identification and proposing corrective actions according to company guidelines
- Direct contact of all service providers, contractors, subcontractors and other companies from the Group
- Statistical monitoring of the regional markets growth, including seasonal variations
- Producing timely customer reports for management analysis, board of directors and other stakeholders
- Reporting to the CEO
Commercial Analyst at Miami Bay Construction / DBA Commodore Inn The Grove
GRUPO SANTA CECÍLIA
Miami
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Responsible for guest services in an upscale extended-stay hotel
- Overseeing sales, reservations, check-in, local concierge, guest support and check-out services ensuring that all guest related issues are resolved in a timely and consistent manner
- Managing property operations on a daily basis to assure optimum performance and continuous improvement
- Hire, train and build a strong cohesive working team coaching team members to acquire greater working skills
- Maintaining a high ratio of return guests through great service
Education
B.S. - Communications
Florida International University
Miami, FL, USA01.2006
A.A. - Mass Communications/Journalism
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL, USA01.2004
Skills
- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency
- Team collaboration tools
- Process improvement
- Communication skills
- Leadership and management
- Analytical problem solving
- Effective communication
- Financial management
- Idea generation and brainstorming
Areas Of Interest
- Finance and Administration
- Coaching of internal teams to achieve better results through the usage of technology.
- Social media networks as a marketing tool.
Personal Information
- Brazilian
- USA
- Date of Birth: 05/28/80
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Accounts and Finance
Duty Free Partners LLC
07.2023 - Current
International Finance Manager
AREA PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC.
10.2015 - 07.2018
International Trading Manager
BEL FIX IMPORTAÇÃO LTDA.
10.2011 - 08.2015
Administrative Coordinator at Controllers Holding
GRUPO SANTA CECÍLIA
10.2008 - 05.2011
Commercial Analyst at Miami Bay Construction / DBA Commodore Inn The Grove
GRUPO SANTA CECÍLIA
09.2007 - 10.2008
B.S. - Communications
Florida International University
A.A. - Mass Communications/Journalism
Miami Dade College
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