ASHLEY CORTEZ
**** ******* ***** ** **, Apt ***, Atlanta GA 30318 · 770-***-****
***********@*****.*** · https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-cortez-845b5095/
Dynamic individual with varied professional work experience and extensive management experience. Proven track record of generating and building relationships through exceptional communication and leadership skills. Highly motivated professional with an ability to work independently and collaborate across organizations, and a desire to constantly learn and improve.
EXPERIENCE
JULY 2019 – CURRENT
OFFICE MANAGER, currie & company travels unlimited
Manage office schedule, book vendor meetings
Manage deposits of physical checks
Manage Destination Library for all agents
Research and sales development
Daily Operational Management - Assist in making bookings, responding to client inquiries, writing invoices, writing itineraries
Implement new CRM, train agents
Implement Quickbooks and new accounting processes
AUGUST 2018 – AUGUST 2019
ACCOUNT MANAGER, alta gracia apparel
Develop strong relationships with clients through effective communication
Acting as main point of contact & as the client advocate
Communicate progress or roadblocks on a daily, weekly & monthly basis both internally & externally
Implement new processes to streamline communications between vendors & clients
Collaborating with internal departments to facilitate client need fulfillment
Keeping accurate records pertaining to inventory & accounts
Resolving client concerns, logging credit memos, processing orders
JULY 2016 – AUGUST 2018
ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT MANAGER, Tapat labs, llc
Payroll – implemented 2 different payroll systems over 2 years – Gusto & Paychex
Develop Employee Handbook
Over-see hiring process: job postings, reviewing resumes & applicants, perform background & reference checks
Keep employee records up to date, address employee issues such as complaints, harassment or unemployment claims
Manage insurance: Worker’s Comp, Unemployment, Hired & Non-Owned Auto, General Liability
Established closing calendar & cycle for month-end & year end accounting
General ledger management – Quickbooks, accrual basis accounting
Cash receipt & credit card management
Weekly, monthly, yearly reporting
Assist with monthly & yearly taxes
Maintaining bank accounts & reconciliations
Customer support – resolving product or service issues, managing tickets
Customer communication – maintaining accurate records, managing customer issues
JULY 2015 – FEBRUARY 2016
CUSTOMER SUPPORT LIAISON, ncr
Coordinate weekly travel schedule, 2-4 sites per week
Execute on-site training for individuals across all level of establishment
Ensure supplies arrived and were installed properly; check network and database settings, troubleshoot if necessary
Provide on-site support for establishments first day(s) of business with new point of sales system
Act as a liaison between customers of new point of sales system vendor & establishment to coordinate any database or network issues that cannot be fixed on-site
JULY 2014 – JULY 2016
PRODUCTION MANAGER, dtox organic juice & junk, atlanta, ga
Weekly Scheduling for employees
Sourcing vendors for produce and supplies
Costing out current & new recipes for production
Weekly purchase projections, placing weekly orders
Kitchen management: creating prep lists, managing the making, bottling and labeling of products, coordinating delivery to multiple store fronts
OCTOBER 2011 – NOVEMBER 2014
RESTAURANT LEAD, American girl, alpharetta, ga
Front of House management – scheduling, training and management of service staff (5-20 employees at any given time), providing support and resolution for employees and guests
Back of House management – prep lists, inventory, scheduling, ordering, training employees on the line, providing weekly and monthly P&L statements
Please inquire for further job history
SKILLS
Time management
Effective communication
Technical Support
Financial reporting
Conflict resolution
Attention to detail
EDUCATION
2009
Hofstra university
Business Administration
2010
Kennesaw state university
Business Administration