Vincent Padilla
Oceanside,Ca
Summary
Dynamic professional with a background as a Front Desk Night Auditor at Sonesta ES Suites, excelling in financial reporting and internal controls. Recognized for exceptional customer assistance and adept at general ledger reconciliation. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and fostering effective communication.
Experienced with managing night audit duties, including financial reconciliation and report generation. Utilizes customer service skills to address guest inquiries and resolve issues efficiently. Knowledge of front desk operations and hotel management software, ensuring smooth and accurate night-time operations.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Night Auditor
Sonesta ES Suites
10.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate financial transactions for guests by meticulously processing night audit tasks.
- Ran daily, weekly and monthly reports to close day and meet objectives.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Managed reservations accurately, preventing overbooking situations and guaranteeing smooth guest arrivals.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback and guidance.
- Cash/ Revenue and Internal Controls: Review adjustments and credit vouchers, check for variances in rates, check complementary room reports/ fixing any complimentary rates without a justifiable reason, review room discrepancy reports, review Out-of-Order reports, review revenue reports.
- Ledger Review: Review high balances, resolve high balances, verifying ledger balance to trial balance, review any AR activities, review deposit ledger, review guest trial balance, reviewing deposit ledger balance.
- Occupancy Tax Adjustment Review: Ensuring tax adjustments have correct paperwork and are properly calculated.
- Tax Reconciliation: Ensuring tax exemption, and tax adjustments from room rates adjustments are justified.
- Other Duties Included: Accurately processing all cash and credit card transactions, counting/ securing assigned bank, posting corrections, reporting/ correcting negative balances,
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
San Diego, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
San Diego, CA08-2024
Skills
- Customer assistance
- Credit and cash payments
- Accounting Knowledge
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable knowledge
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounting Ethics
- Analysis of Internal Control
- GAAP Knowledge
- Journal Entries
Accomplishments
I have completed five years of honorable military service achieving four promotions including a meritorious promotion, and being recognized as Marine of the Quarter. I've completed extensive training in the Military including Advance Leadership and Management Development Course, Advance Leadership and Supervisors Development Course, and Leadership and Supervisors Development Course.
Timeline
Front Desk Night Auditor
Sonesta ES Suites
10.2024 - Current
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
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