Raul Castillo
Visalia,CA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
VF Outdoor, LLC
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Develop, analyze & communicate Key Performance Indicator's
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Mentored junior team members in their career progression pathing endeavors towards managerial roles within the company structure framework.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Senior Analyst, Finance
VF Outdoor, LLC
06.2006 - 01.2019
- P&L analysis across multiple distribution centers
- Budget processes, 5-year strategic planning, Monthly forecast & month end close reconciliations
- Capital Expenditure (WEA) preparation and support
- Incentive based labor Analysis
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Direct supply management from utilization trends to vendor relationships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Improved company efficiency with the development of key performance indicators and tracking metrics.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Delivered comprehensive financial training programs for non-finance managers, enhancing cross-functional understanding and collaboration.
Accounting Manager
AAA Quality Services, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Financial analyzing thru Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Management
- Budget setup & implementation
- Maintain by history in sales, cost of goods, overheads & profitability
- Structure strategies by way of projections and data
- Manage accounting staff of 5
- Included hiring, training & development in all principles from A/P to G/L & Year End reconciliation
- Mentor Division Managers thru Profit & Loss to achieve corporate benchmarks
- Establish & Implement policies & procedures companywide to increase productivity and profitability.
Education
California State University of Fresno
Fresno, CASan Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CASkills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Operations Oversight
- Employee Motivation
References
Professional & personal references available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
VF Outdoor, LLC
01.2019 - 08.2024
Senior Analyst, Finance
VF Outdoor, LLC
06.2006 - 01.2019
Accounting Manager
AAA Quality Services, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2006
California State University of Fresno
San Joaquin Valley College