JAMES REYES
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EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting May 2015
The College at Brockport, State University of New York
• AACSB accredited program
• Dean’s List: Spring 2015
Associate of Science in Liberal Arts May 2013
Monroe Community College
ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE:
Lowe’s August 2006– August 2009
Cash Office Associate (2006-2007)
• Verified store’s earnings daily by auditing 18 register bags ensuring each register balanced against
the VeriBalance system
• Maintained funds in safe at $7500 by balancing safe daily, making daily deposits and ordering the
correct amount of funds each week
• Audited, prepared, and monitored tills using the Genesis system for 18 cash registers
• Pulled cash from registers when exceeding $1000
• Handled up to one million in cash weekly
Leave of absence (2007-2008)
• Served in Iraq from July 2007 – July 2008
Return to Manufacturer Clerk (2008-2009)
• Negotiated with and provided damaged and defective products to manufacturers for the purpose of
receiving credit for the store
• Managed the flow of repairable equipment between customers and the vendor making the repair,
ensuring timely service for the customer
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
March 2014 – Current
Home Depot
Flooring Sales Associate
• Give excellent customer service by maintaining product knowledge to assist customers in all their
needs
• Ensure inventory remains well stocked and properly labeled to create a customer focused experience
October 2013 – Current
View Sports
Pick and Pack/ Inventory Associate
• Verify incoming t-shirt order against order sheets which helped maintain successful on time
deliveries to customers
• Examined packages for the appropriate items before sealing and shipping
• Audit of on hand inventory after shipments for correct in-stock counts confirming the proper number
of shirts were shipped
• Allocate space for new inventory by consolidating and rearranging previous inventory to keep stock
room organized
MILITARY:
U.S Army
March 2003 – March 2012
Combat Engineer
• Served two combat tours in Iraq
• Lead vehicle in convoys, driving through multiple cities
• Oversaw of a squad of four soldiers to complete various tasks
• Taught classes to small groups of soldiers on MOS tasks and basic solider tasks