Ryan Saar
***** *. **** **. #**** • Scottsdale, AZ 85260
****.****@*****.*** 602-***-****
Objective
Dedicated and goal oriented individual seeking to obtain a position in a professional, fast paced environment where my skills in leadership, product knowledge, marketing, and media are valued and can benefit the organization as a whole. Education - Arizona State University
Graduated Honors - Cum Laude - Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies, Business & Mass Communications. Experience
AP Accountant – Bestway USA Inc. - Phoenix Hub of Bestway Global Shanghai
• Review daily vendor invoices/warranty claims per customer request via QuickBooks, CASPIAN & Excel breakdowns
• Record ACH, wire payments to vendor / worked closely with AR for liability transmittance
• Month-end reconciliation of multiple business bank accounts while overseeing available cash flow for R&D
• Managed overseas reimbursements of FedEx/eBay/Amazon shipments domestically & Internationally
• Accurately logged Weekly Expense Report receipts from Product Development/Sales Team’s travel & Vendor meetings Club Services Supervisor - PGA Tour Superstore – Scottsdale, Arizona
• Completing and inspecting Club Repair work orders/Club orders accurately and prioritizing daily work
• Consistent engagements with Store Manager to communicate the Sales Floor upkeep and informed of department concerns/issues, praises, and morale
• Contacting vendors in the absence of current inventory delays/issues
• Supporting Logistics team in setting all new floorplans/planograms, pushing daily order receipts, providing leadership to assigned Associates
Accounting Specialist – Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
• Analyzed/Authenticated 100+ vendor invoices daily for payment in food/non-food sectors of hospitality via Peoplesoft
• Reconciled month-end close statements while predicting futures w/accrual strategy by purchase history through Birchstreet
• Resolved communication and payment issues between vendor and purchaser by email/telephone/in-person Marketing Consultant / Video Editor / Photographer – Scottsdale, AZ
• Responsible for creating marketing materials, maintaining a portfolio of clients locally and nationally, advertising campaigns, web support, managing media and editing
• Promotional Video/Photo marketing for Lil Leto Catering, Marriott, HUB Student Housing, Sylvia’s Spas & Wellness
• Director of Operations / Lead Editor – Modern Depiction LLC. Film, organize, and edit – Final Cut Studio Suite
• Contracted full-time employee for True Story Films - Arizona State Univ. Television and pre-game stadium campaigns
• Editor - Feature doc ‘Blood Into Wine,’ Assistant Editor - Feature ‘Deadfall Trail,’ Lead Edit - Short film ‘Cadet’ Head Chef / Marketing Director – Lil’ Leto Catering – Scottsdale, Arizona
• Specialize in multiple cuisines across all regions of the world from Italian, Asian, Southern infusion and Mexican
• Director of Operations for marketing and advertisement
• Numerous accolades achieved for fine private dining, celebrations, and weddings Skills
• Financial, mathematical, leadership with strong verbal/writing skills with knowledge in Dropbox and file sharing programs
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and focus within Microsoft 365 Office Suite
• Analytical with strong time-management expertise Accomplishments
• Number 1 “Best Of Arizona” Wedding Catering – The KNOT
• PGA Tour Superstore “Employee of the Quarter”
• Coursera Certified Academy Bookkeeping Professional
• Completed multiple customer service training courses focused on strengthening potential sales and marketing skills