Ricky Ibarra
Payag Restaurant
Woodside,USA
16
years of professional experience
Talented Logistics Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player.
Work History
Inventory Analyst
9 Years 7 Months- Monitored inventory levels, stock movements, and product availability to ensure optimal supply.
- Assisted in demand forecasting and inventory planning to support operational needs.
- Collaborated with purchasing, warehouse, and sales teams to manage stock and maintain smooth operations.
- Supported internal and external inventory audits by providing documentation and analysis.
- Managed a database of product, vendor, and wholesale costs, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
- Reviewed invoices to ensure purchase order costs matched invoice amounts; contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reached out to vendors, at the direction of management, to begin cost negotiations and explore potential savings.
- Handled transfers of items requiring photography, updated photography, or other special projects.
Accounts Payable Specialist
11 Months- Processed invoices with accurate coding and timely entry into the accounting system.
- Executed 3-way matching of invoices with purchase orders and receipts to ensure accuracy.
- Prepared and executed payment runs, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved outstanding balances or discrepancies.
- Collaborated with vendors and internal departments to efficiently resolve billing or documentation
- Organized and maintained records of invoices, approvals, and payment confirmations.
- Responded to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and account issues.
- Provided documentation and support during internal and external audits.
Warehouse Operations Associate
5 Months- Prepared packing slips and shipping labels to support daily outbound shipments.
- Assisted the Warehouse Manager with organizing and distributing shipping documents.
- Submitted invoices through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and monitored for any corrections or follow-ups.
- Entered customer orders into the company's internal order management system with high accuracy.
- Provided bilingual (Spanish) support to resolve issues quickly and improve communication.
Cash Lead/ Sales Associate
11 Years 10 Months- Oversee and authorize guest returns, exchanges, check authorization, etc.
- Assisted in training new cashiers and cross-training associates.
- Oversee and authorize guest returns, exchanges, check authorization, Processed customer returns and exchanges according to store policy.
- Prepared and completed all cash and paperwork according to company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for assisting in the preparation of daily deposits, change and media
Banquet Captain/ Senior Front of House Waiter
16 Years 2 Months- Supervised and participated in maintenance of kitchen and dining areas to ensure cleanliness and readiness for service
- Supervised and participated in front of house duties to deliver high-quality guest experiences
- Conducted meetings with management staff and crew to coordinate service arrangements and details
- Utilized POS system for processing transactions
- Inventory Management
- Performance of various financial activities, such as cash handling, end of day cash out reports
Education
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
- Graduated with Honors
- Attended William C. Bryant HS' law program
- Selected to participate in weekly meetings at the Queens District Attorney's Office, where students took part in debates and presentations on current issues and cases.
- Participated in College Now Program
- Intro to Law 101(College Now Program)
Skills
Inventory management
Data Analysis Tools
Problem Solving/Analysis
Organizational Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Communication and collaboration
Customer focus
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
Safavieh
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
Accounts Payable Specialist
Safavieh
01.2016 - 12.2016Read More
Warehouse Operations Associate
Safavieh
07.2015 - 12.2015Read More
Cash Lead/ Sales Associate
United States Polo Association
10.2014 - CurrentRead More
Banquet Captain/ Senior Front of House Waiter
Payag Restaurant
06.2010 - CurrentRead More
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
from Intro to Law 101(College Now Program)
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William Cullen Bryant High School
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LaGuardia Community College
High School Diploma from Liberal Arts
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