Larissa Nelson
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
*************@*****.***
561-***-**** (c)
Summary
Over twenty years of diversified customer service and hospitality management. Extensive background in Accounting as Credit Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager and Accounts Payable Associate. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
11/17-04/18 WALDORF ASTORIA BOCA RATON GOLF & RESORT
Administrative Assistant to Golf Head Pro
Schedule appointments, answer incoming phone calls, e-mails and inquiries
Ensure supervisors have accurate and efficient clerical and administrative support
Assist in financial reports
Maintain an open line of communication between Resort Departments and Members
Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences
09/05-09/10 BROKEN SOUND CLUB, CC BOCA RATON, FL
Accounts Payable Associate
Responsible for reviewing, validating, and processing all invoices for payment according to company’s policies and procedures, G/L coding
Compile and review accounts payable documents and prepare batches for weekly check run
Reconcile vendor statements and prepare accounts payable reports
Assist in month end closing procedures
Gathering documentation for auditors and/or internal management
05/01-11/04 YIPEEE, INC. EVENT MANAGEMENT NEW YORK, NY
Accounting Manager
Maintain and update company accounts and records, enter data and file materials
Responsible for Payroll of 300 Independent Contractors
Research and respond to inquiries, resolving all concerns
Prepare banking deposits, post checks and make journal entries
Generate direct bill invoices on daily basis
09/95-11/2000 DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES NEW YORK, NY
Credit Manager / Accounts Receivable Manager
Process all direct bill credit applications, review and update accounts
Perform collection calls and maintain accurate records
Research and answer inquiries / charge backs and issue credits
Generate a variety of reports and statements
07/94-08/95 THE WARWICK HOTEL NEW YORK, NY
Assistant Front Office Manager
Manage front desk operations for 425 room three-star hotel
Interact with other hotel departments to ensure full guest service
Effectively resolve guest grievances; compose responses and follow up
12/93-07/94 TULIP INN HOTEL AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Reservations Manager
Responsible for individual, tour and group reservations
Generate and maintain reports, tracking demands and no show billing
03/92-09/93 RADISSON EMPIRE HOTEL NEW YORK, NY
Management Trainee Program for 18 months
Reservations: Handle all individual reservations and maintain daily reports
Receptionist / Cashier: Guest check-in / out & foreign guest relations coordinator
Relief Night Manager and Assistant Front Office Manager: Administered overnight operations of front desk, security and food and beverage outlets
Assist in weekly labor forecasting and scheduling
02/90-12/91 GOLDEN TULIP BARBIZON PALACE HOTEL AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Desk Manager
Responsible for all front office operations, guest relations and training of new staff
Employee of the Year, March 1991
Senior Receptionist
Coordinate check-in/out of guests for 465 room five-star hotel
04/88-01/90 ROTTERDAM RYN HOTEL, ROTTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS
Front Office Receptionist / Cashier and Tour & Group Coordinator
Assisted in start up of 200 room four-star hotel
Participated in formatting new reception team
Full responsibility to coordinate tours, groups and conventions
Education
1980-1987 SINT LAURENS COLLEGE, ROTTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS
Concentrated in Languages
References
Available upon request