Teresa Molinar
VALLEJO,CA
Summary
Retired retail store owner seeking part-time position using my skills in product merchandising.
Great customer service skills and artistic product display. Dependable, self-motivated team player.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Funky Frog Handcrafted Gift Boutique
07.2016 - 02.2025
- Designed and curated unique handmade gift collections to enhance customer experience.
- Developed partnerships with local artisans to expand product range and support community initiatives.
- Enhanced store layout and merchandising techniques to create an inviting shopping environment that drives sales.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Accounting Specialist
City of Pinole
04.2005 - 06.2013
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping.
- Enhanced compliance with municipal regulations through meticulous record management and reporting accuracy.
- Input financial data and produced reports.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Established effective communication channels with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding issues timely manner.
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to create dynamic financial models for decision-making purposes.
- Managed cash flow effectively by monitoring daily transactions reconciling bank accounts regularly.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science, Accounting
Heald Business College
Walnut Creek, CA06.1984
Skills
- Brand presentations
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- New display creation
- New store setups
- Seasonal displays
- Display maintenance
- Merchandise planning
- Window displays
- Technologically proficient
Timeline
Owner
Funky Frog Handcrafted Gift Boutique
07.2016 - 02.2025
Accounting Specialist
City of Pinole
04.2005 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Computer Science, Accounting
Heald Business College