Mei Yang Farman
Embracing Career Challenges
acxpxe@r.postjobfree.com
Honolulu, HI 96817
Summary
A versatile employee with years of experience in expenditure budgeting, capital budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, accounts payable, procurement and inventory management, database administration, and projects coordination and management.
Bi-lingual proficient in both English and Mandarin
Strong accounting/financial management skills
BOC I (Building Operator Certification) graduated in Dec 2016
Proactive and systematic work approach
Highly analytical and organized
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Great attention to details and accuracy, able to produce error-free work
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Multi-tasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
Quick learner, can work independently as well as enjoy team work
Experience
Engineering Systems Administrator/Office Supervisor at Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani
August 2013 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Administrator for engineering department operation related software/applications, including but not limited to: HotSOS desktop and mobile, Saflok (guestroom electronic lock system), Inncom (guestroom A/C and lighting controls), Alerton EMS (non-guestroom major equipment and lighting controls), KeyPro (Morse Watchman), KeyTrail (Lock/Key Records), QuickBooks (Inventory), etc.
Provide necessary training to engineers and staff on all engineering operational related software applications, as well as Halekulani general software applications, such as HMS (PMS), TimeSaver (Payroll), etc.
Supervise and manage the engineering office operation, including the engineering administrative assistant/coordinator and the engineering storeroom attendant.
Assist the Director of Engineering and Engineering Managers/Supervisors with major projects research and planning, and prepare analysis or assessment reports.
Assist with annual capital and expenses/payroll budgeting, monthly and annually expenses review and variance control.
Provide various operational and financial reports for senior management routinely and upon request, such as financial reporting/analysis/forecasting in monitoring and communicating departmental or project specific budgets, forecasts, and actual costs.
Perform analytical and evaluative tasks related to development and/or execution phase of specific projects.
Develop and monitor preventative maintenance program together with other members of the Engineering management team.
Intern at Kobayashi, Kanetoku, Doi, Lum & Yasuda CPAs LLC
August 2013 - April 2014 (9 months)
Mainly focused on preparing individual income taxes returns.
Maintenance Coordinator at Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
February 2007 - August 2013 (6 years 7 months)
Coordinated repairs, projects and delivery schedules with contractors, vendors, and company employees.
Dispatched maintenance work requests and followed up with maintenance supervisor and employee for outstanding issues.
Tracked on and followed up with the preventative maintenance program progress.
Made all employees' electronic keys and kept accurate key/locks issuance records.
Reviewed departmental time cards and submitted payrolls.
Ordered maintenance parts/materials and office supplies, and controlled inventory together with maintenance supervisors.
Coded all invoices, prepared monthly accruals, and reconciled departmental G/L before monthly financial report was finalized.
Analyzed departmental monthly financial reports, and explained financial variances.
Assisted with departmental annual operational (over $5M) and capital ($3-16M) budgeting.
Tracked capital and non-capital projects status, material quantities, expenses, and key/lock records, etc.
Maintained filing systems for all contracts, renovation, construction, major repairs, and due diligences documents, as well as parts ordering history.
Set up meetings and took meeting minutes.
Handled daily mails and other administrative duties.
Customer Service - PRC Ambassador at DFS Group Limited
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
Provided personal shopping assistance for VIP Chinese customers.
Conducted escorted PRC tours through the Waikiki Galleria with explanation of facility and services.
Served as translator for sales staff and assist with closing sales transactions.
Assisted with any Chinese customers with issues due to language barrier.
Maintained good working relationships with Travel Guides, Travel Agents, and drivers.
Attended brand and vendor trainings to attain product knowledge.
Peer Review Assistant at Hawaii Medical Association
2006 - 2007 (9 months)
Provided peer review administrative services for impaired member physicians
Regional Client Coordinator at Maersk Logistics
September 2004 - August 2005 (1 year)
Regional Client Coordinator at Maersk Logistic
October 2003 - September 2004 (1 year)
Languages
Mandarin (Native or bilingual proficiency)
Skills & Expertise
Project Management
Multiple Project Coordination
Research
Business Analysis
Financial Analysis
Payroll
Capital Budgeting
Expenditure Control
Procurement
Inventory Management
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions – Inventory Module
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Visio
HotSOS
Saflok
Adobe Acrobat
Education
Kapiolani Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting, 2010 - 2015
Grade: GPA 4.0
Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Hunan Radio & TV University
Undergraduate, English - Education Oriented
Human Radio & TV University
Associate's degree, Foreign Trade English, 1998 - 2000
Human Mechanical & Electrical Polytechnic School
Computer Technology and Application, 1993 - 1997
Certifications
Building Operator Certification (BOC I)
University of Hawai‘i Manoa Outreach College / Hawai‘i Energy August 2016
EPA 608 UNIVERSAL TECHNICIAN (AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION)
TPC Trainco License 1040451 June 2016
How to Manage Inventory & Cycle Counts
Fred Pryor/Career Tracks November 2016
Certificate of Completion - Business Analysis Basics Course Part 1, 2, 3
University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College February 2016
Certificate of Completion - Tax Preparer
Kapiolani Community College May 2013
Certificate of Completion - Payroll Preparer
Kapiolani Community College December 2013
Certificate of Completion - Database Management
Kapiolani Community College May 2012
Community Emergency Response Team Training
CERT Hawaii - Oahu March 2016
Volunteer Experience
Member at National Language Service Corps (NLSC)
January 2016 - Present