Preston Smart
Thousand Oaks,CA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations & Strategy Intern
Absolute Towing - LAPD Hollenbeck Division (OPG)
Los Angeles, California
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted monthly P&L reviews revealing recurring seasonal fluctuations, enabling the Controller to optimize resource allocation and decrease strain during peak demand
- Built automated Excel dashboards reducing auction cash flow reconciliation time and improving the accuracy of reporting across $80K+ monthly transactions
- Directed audits of 120+ impounded vehicles with TOPS software, identifying discrepancies in 10% of records and reducing reporting errors by 30% through process refinements
- Coordinated payroll for 50+ employees through Paychex, cutting processing time by 20% while executing structured communication workflows, improving cross-department HR resolution speed
Confirmation Coordinator
St. Jude The Apostle Catholic School
Thousand Oaks, California
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Participated in team meetings to discuss process improvements and enhancements.
- Provided administrative support to the Pastor in preparation for Confirmation classes and ceremonies.
- Prepared and distributed correspondence such as emails, letters, forms and flyers related to Confirmation programs.
- Maintained accurate records of confirmands' participation in Confirmation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA05-2029
Skills
- Website design
- Financial analysis
- Market research
- Team collaboration
- 4 years of Graphic design
- Branding
- Tools: Gen AI (Gemini/Claude), MS office (Word, Powerpoint)
- Excel
Academic Projects
Advanced Graphic Design Portfolio
- Created a portfolio showcasing the power behind marketing
- Presented my Artwork in a room to other students to educate them on the influence that design choices have on them, without them realizing it
Timeline
Business Operations & Strategy Intern
Absolute Towing - LAPD Hollenbeck Division (OPG)
06.2025 - 07.2025
Confirmation Coordinator
St. Jude The Apostle Catholic School
06.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Northeastern University