Merrit Arvay Office Manager

acx3f5@r.postjobfree.com 347-***-**** Carlstadt, NJ 07072

Innovative, detail-oriented manager with extensive business development experience within highly competitive markets. Analytical professional skilled in successfully navigating corporations large and small through periods of accelerated growth. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines to drive positive change, cohesive, comprehensive business approaches and enhanced profitability.

Areas of Expertise include:

Benefits Administration

Inventory Planning

Operational Management

Team Collaboration

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Accounts Payable & Receivable

QuickBooks and MS proficient

Problem Resolution

Experience & Notable Contributions

ANNABELLA’S East Rutherford, NJ 2012-Present

Office Manager

Key Accomplishments:

Reviewed & processed sales invoices & credit memos & developed financial reports.

Managed inventory counts, updated payroll information & overviewed benefits administration.

Effectively collaborated with customers & floral, linen, bakery, photographers & videographer vendors.

Managed all office and off site catering & event logistics to ensure quality & customer satisfaction.

Overhauled recordkeeping system from manual to computer-based,

PALS New York, NY 2010-2012

Accounts Payable & Receivables Assistant (Part Time)

Key Accomplishments:

Utilized accrual method of accounting to ensure accuracy with reporting.

Developed & analyzed all financial reports.

Monitored accounts payable & receivable activities.

New York City School Construction Authority Long Island City, NY 2005-2010

Senior Administrative Assistant

Key Accomplishments:

Adeptly handle administrative matters for the Architecture & Engineering Department including managing calendars, and planning meetings, making travel arrangements, composing documents and organizing offices for efficiency.

Collaborated with Operation Managers to address payment issues & recommended payment methodologies.

Analyzed & launched all reporting for car fleet administrative departments while considering mileage tracking & E-Z pass reconciliation.

Arranged interviews & Handled all logistic of training sessions which also included putting together PowerPoint presentation for A&E personnel; Organized A&E Events.

Established merge forms & letters to assist in consultant performance reviews.

New York Transit Authority New York NY 2002-2005

Assistant Project Manager

Key Accomplishments:

Organized Training & Safety Seminars for Electrical Program Area.

Monitored reporting for Construction Managers & Resident Engineers.

Managed capital project budgets, considered modifications, & adhered to previous forecasting information.

Documented Job Meeting Minutes for Electrical Program & planned presentations.

LOUD RECORDS New York, NY 1993-2002

Sales / Marketing Manager

Key Accomplishments:

Planned & implemented all retail & marketing functions.

Served as liaison between the Legal, Art, Publicity, Promotions, & A/R Marketing Staff & vendors.

Utilized sales tracking methods to align with financial reporting & queries.

Oversaw reporting for accounts payable & expenses.

Alexanders New York, NY 1984-1992

Assistant Buyer

Key Accomplishments:

Promoted from Administrative Assistant into various other positions like Assistant Manager, Department Manager to Assistant Buyer.

Maximized gross profit by encouraging decrease in departmental shortages.

Collaborated with national vendors to select store merchandise & launched advertising weekly flyers.

Education & Training

Associate in Applied Science Degree – Microcomputer System & Application

LA GUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Long Island City, New York

Bachelors Degree in Business

CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES New York, New York

Online Legal Secretary Certificate

WAGNER COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND New York

Skills

Computer literate (Hardware and Software) including: PCs and MACs Microsoft Office (advanced Word, Excel, Access, Power Point & Outlook), Photoshop, In Design, FileMaker, QuickBooks, Accounting Edge, Oracle

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