Susanne Avila
Tulare,California
Summary
Dynamic small business owner with a proven track record , excelling in vendor relations and innovative marketing strategies. Expert in financial management and property oversight, leveraging strong communication skills to enhance operational efficiency and drive revenue growth. Committed to delivering exceptional service and optimizing business performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
Gather Liquidation
09.2019 - Current
- Managed daily store operations with focus on customer service and product availability.
- Crafted marketing strategies that boosted foot traffic and brand awareness through social media sites.
- Evaluated sales data for trend identification and merchandising optimization.
- Built vendor relationships for advantageous terms and delivery timelines.
- Directed financial planning, budgeting, and effective cash management.
- Processed bank deposits along with sales, returns, and transaction reporting.
- Track online sales invoicing and payments through Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Quickbooks
Owner
X&S Property Preservation
04.2016 - 12.2024
- Conducted property assessments to determine preservation needs for bank owned properties so that they are in compliance with local regulations,HUD, and code enforcement.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiating Bid approvals to optimize compliance and costs.
- Monitored project timelines, Due dates and budgets with spreadsheets ensuring adherence to established guidelines and standards.
- Analyzed property conditions to recommend improvements for increased security in preservation efforts.
- Managed property inspection processes to ensure compliance with HUD and preservation standards.
- Developed and implemented streamlined workorders for sub contractors property maintenance and repair tasks.
- Supervised teams of contractors, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality benchmarks.
- Enhanced reporting systems for tracking project progress, photo uploads of completed work orders and invoicing.
- Track job invoicing an payments through Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
Owner/ Accounting and Payroll Manager
Xavier Avila Dairy
01.1998 - 12.2016
- Streamlined payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Managed end-to-end accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance and financial reporting.
- Coordinated tax preparation processes, liaising with external auditors to ensure timely completion of all filings.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of account balances, enabling informed financial decisions.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring timely payments to vendors and accurate recording of transactions.
- Played a pivotal role in maintaining the Farms financial health by implementing robust controls and following best practices in all aspects of accounting and payroll management.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks.
- Utilized Quickbooks to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Merchandising
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05-1994
Skills
- Small business operations
- Planning and execution
- Vendor relations
- Business marketing
- Computer and software literacy
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Property management expertise
- Cost estimates
- Building code compliance
- Groundskeeping oversight
- Work order management
- Deadline management
- Inventory monitoring
- Contractor oversight
- Teamwork
Certification
- Certificate of Completion- Laws and regulations for California Appraisers-Mckissock Learning-2021
- Certificate of Completion-Supervisor/ Trainee course or California-Mckissock Learning-2021
- Certificate of Completion-Basic Appraisal Principals- McKissock Learning-2021
- Certificate of Completion- 15 hour USPAP course- Mckissock Learning- 2021
- Certificate of Completion- Basic Appraisal Procedures- McKissock Learning-2021
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Gather Liquidation
09.2019 - Current
Owner
X&S Property Preservation
04.2016 - 12.2024
Owner/ Accounting and Payroll Manager
Xavier Avila Dairy
01.1998 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Merchandising
College of The Sequoias