SELENE H. BUTANDA
Elite Garage Floors
Corpus Christi,TX
2
Languages
7
years of professional experience
Brand Ambassador building brand awareness through event marketing, product demonstrations, and in-store promotion. Engages customers in live conversations, shares product benefits, and supports sales goals through activations and consumer education. Collects survey feedback, reviews promotion trends, and turns customer responses into recap reports for campaign follow-up.
Work History
Brand Ambassador
3 Years 9 Months- Build close to 150 client interactions weekly to strengthen brand awareness during event-based conversations.
- Engage shoppers in natural conversation to build trust and encourage brand loyalty.
- Present product information confidently to educate consumers on features, benefits, and current promotions.
- Analyze purchasing trends from consumer feedback to surface patterns that support campaign decisions.
- Coordinate product activations and implement new company initiatives with consistent attention to detail.
- Prepare recap reports that summarize competition trends, product introductions, and promotional updates for the team.
Vita Site Coordinator
5 Years 10 Months- Oversee a team of 10 tax professionals handling up to 2,000 clients per year.
- Review 150 client files weekly to confirm required tax documentation before preparation.
- Interview clients to gather tax details, missing paperwork, and background needed for accurate returns.
- Prepare and file individual and corporate returns with local, state, and federal tax departments.
- Review available data against tax code to identify exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
- Draft written responses and amended returns to resolve state and federal notices promptly.
- Maintain secure records of client returns and supporting documents for audit readiness and retrieval.
Accounting Sales, Wearhouse Associates
6 Months- Prepare customer invoices and supporting paperwork with careful attention to billing details and record accuracy.
- Reconcile payment activity against open balances to keep account records current and organized.
- Enter accounting data into spreadsheets and files with consistent attention to detail.
- Match purchase orders, invoices, and received paperwork before routing items for approval.
- Maintain vendor files with updated contact information, billing notes, and payment history.
- Support month-end closing tasks by organizing records, verifying balances, and preparing source documents.
- Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve billing questions and confirm account details.
- Track accounts payable and receivable activity to keep paperwork accurate and up to date.
- Organize purchase requisitions and supporting records for timely internal processing.
- Handle customer payments and cash records carefully while following daily office procedures.
- Sort and file accounting paperwork to keep records accessible for audits and follow-up.
- Track customer and vendor communications to resolve questions and keep transactions moving.
- Organize packing materials and prepare outgoing items for accurate shipment handling.
Accounts Payable Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Strengthened vendor communication by responding promptly to questions and follow-up requests.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices to verify billing accuracy and record supporting details.
- Reconciled bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, resolving discrepancies and keeping records audit-ready.
- Tracked outstanding invoices and followed up with approvers to keep payments moving on schedule.
- Entered financial data, produced reports in Software, and supported monthly close tasks through accurate recordkeeping.
Accounts Payable Specialist
7 Months- Reconciled over 15 clinic accounts by resolving documentation issues and coordinating vendor updates.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and searchable.
- Contacted vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on account issues through QuickBooks.
- Prepared month-end closing entries and supporting reports for detailed recordkeeping.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies in ledger balances.
- Generated invoices, processed payments, and documented account updates to support accounts receivable schedules.
Account Payables and Receivables/Collections
7 Months- Applied coding to invoices, files, and receipts to keep financial records organized and searchable.
- Maintained the payable inbox, digitized incoming invoices, and routed documents for processing.
- Reconciled account balances against bank statements and updated general ledger records each month.
- Entered financial data and generated reports in Sage and Counter Point to support accounting operations.
- Maintained vendor relationships, resolved billing disputes, and prepared weekly checks for payment.
Financial Aid Student Assistant
2 Years 3 Months- Presented financial aid workshops for students and parents, simplifying application steps and program details.
- Monitored award notices in Excel, tracking updates and keeping records organized for follow-up.
- Prepared financial aid award packages to match students' funding needs and delivery requirements.
- Managed incoming calls, emails, and letters, directing communications promptly to the appropriate staff.
- Maintained office supplies, copied, faxed, and filed documents, and supported brochure edits for accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science - Accounting
Skills
Accounts payable and receivable
Invoicing and collections
QuickBooks
Journal entry processing
Purchase order matching
Vendor file management
Bank reconciliation
General ledger reconciliation
Month-end closing support
Audit documentation
Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet tracking
Data entry and 10-key
Recordkeeping
Financial reporting
Customer service
Vendor communication
Tax documentation
Microsoft Excel
Accounts receivable aging
Purchase requisition processing
Accounts payable aging
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
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