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Sofi Babayan

Summary

Bilingual professional fluent in English and Armenian with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as creative software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Illustrator. Skilled in handling up to six phone lines, adept at scheduling, and possess strong communication abilities. A people-oriented individual with a major in Art Graphic Design and Interior Design , passionate about working collaboratively to create impactful designs and content.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Bookkeeper

GES Ventures
01.2020 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
  • Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements.
  • Maintained accurate historical records.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Developed effective systems for charting financial transactions.
  • Reviewed account discrepancies and proposed courses of action to minimize losses.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

Receptionist Assistant

Nail Garden
05.2019 - 12.2019


  • Scheduled appointments based on the availability and established load parameters.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Kept reception area clean and organized to offer positive first impression to every visitor.
  • Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.
  • Provided clerical support to all team members to improve office efficiency and enhance productivity.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries from clients and delivered information to inform and educate callers.
  • Responded to customer concerns and issues.
  • Answered calls to help the customers.
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders for new products.
  • Maintained professional tone at all times, including during peak rush hours.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.


Interpreter

Language Line Solutions
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
  • Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
  • Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.

Assistant

September Decolux INC
05.2018 - 09.2018


  • Drafted professional business documents
    • Fax, copy, typing
    • Excel
    • Microsoft
  • Guided administrative and professional staff through computer and software problems.
  • Assisted with all aspects of operations for organization, providing direct support to employees and customers.
  • Purchased, distributed and arranged supplies to meet routine operational needs.
  • Produced and distributed team newsletters, email updates and other forms of communication.
  • Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, e-mail and faxes.
  • Listened to customer needs, identified solutions and explained latest promotions.
  • Managed phone calls from clients when the manager was unavailable and provided informative answers to questions.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Gave "Design" Service to the customers
  • Inventory

General Assistant

Lacc Bookstore
09.2014 - 05.2017
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong phone handling and communication skills
  • Proficient in inventory management
  • Cash handling and cashier experience
  • Organizational and attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Oversaw inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and tracking of book supplies.
  • Managed the reordering of items to maintain optimal stock levels and meet customer demand.
  • Implemented efficient inventory management strategies to reduce waste and improve cost-effectiveness.

Education

John Marshall High School

Los Angeles City College

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA
2022

Skills

  • Speak 2 languages (English Armenian )
  • Enjoy working with people Majoring in Art, Graphic Design and Interior Design
  • Digital graphics
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects)
  • Planning and organization
  • SketchUp Proficiency
  • Interior Design
  • Space Planning
  • Meticulous and organized
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Office equipment operations
  • Document control
  • Data entry
  • Financial Report Production
  • Spreadsheets
  • Journal Entry Preparation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Invoice Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Accounts Payable
  • Quickbooks
  • Data Analysis
  • Cash Management
  • Payroll Preparation and Processing
  • Personal Bookkeeping
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Typing 35wpm Data entry 10key by touch
  • Answer phone calls up to 6lines
  • Scheduling
  • Have a great communicating skill
  • Business operations understanding
  • Client needs assessment
  • Issues resolution
  • Project requirements
  • Scanning and copying
  • Report writing and analysis
  • Communications

Additional Information

  • Awards , Deans Honors from LACC for a high GPA

Timeline

Head Bookkeeper

GES Ventures
01.2020 - Current

Receptionist Assistant

Nail Garden
05.2019 - 12.2019

Interpreter

Language Line Solutions
09.2018 - 05.2019

Assistant

September Decolux INC
05.2018 - 09.2018

General Assistant

Lacc Bookstore
09.2014 - 05.2017

John Marshall High School

Los Angeles City College

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

California State University of Northridge

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