Operations MANAGEMENT - Cost Control & Process Improvement
Resume:
ALEXI TORRES
SKILLS
• Management
Policies and procedures
implementation
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Employee relations and conflict
resolution
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• Continuous improvements
• Project planning and development
• Cost reduction and containment
• Delegation
• Work flow planning
• Unsurpassed work ethic
• Cross-functional communications
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Fundamentals
Project Management Leadership and
Team Building
Hard-working and proactive with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Meticulous and Highly skilled in accounting procedures, reconciliations and issue resolution. Well-organized and analytical in approaching problems and resolving variances. Brings 25 years of related experience and superior work ethic focused on maximizing productivity and maintaining financial compliance. WORK HISTORY
March 2024 - Current
Operations Manager SEIU, Washington, DC
February 2019 - Current
Corporate Travel Card Expense Specialist SEIU, Washington, DC Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
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Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
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Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
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Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
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Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
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Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
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Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
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Manages SEIU's corporate purchasing card program including: issuance, renewal, modification, cancellation, records retention, distribution lists, compliance issues, and customer service (credit limit increases, policy interpretation, exception transaction processing, etc.) while maintaining audit controls
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Execute detailed reviews of employee corporate and purchasing card transactions, identifying violations to the corporate T&E Policy, analyzing spending trends, consulting with employees on transactions, and generating detailed reporting of spending patterns and policy exceptions
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Day to day liaison with credit card company, regarding accounts and product updates
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Provide initial and ongoing cardholder training, including quarterly presentations and assist with developing training aids
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Provide daily support to cardholders and other groups, including Data
& Technology, Human Resources, and credit card administrators, to
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CONTACT
Red Lion, PA 17356
*************@*****.***
January 2019 - April 2019
Procurement Manager Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Washington, DC
March 2016 - June 2018
Accounts Payable Lead, Accounts Payable Clerk Rem EX Staffing Agency, Orlando, FL
December 2011 - October 2016
Internal Expense Auditor BBA Aviation USA, Orlando, FL assist with questions and problems related to corporate and purchasing card transactions, and related policies
Corporate Account Reconciliation administration (monthly reconciliation, add new users, etc.) This includes working with the other members of the AP team regarding the overall CAR process
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• Perform random transaction audits to ensure policy compliance Develop, track, and report program progress against goals and metrics, on a monthly basis
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Prepares and executes all transactions in a way that ensures that Generally Accepted Accounting Practices, SEIU's policies, IRS regulations and Department of Labor requirements are met.
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Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
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Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
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Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
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Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
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Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
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Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
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• Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs. Process 1,500 invoice via Great Plains 3 way matching, accurately codes invoice to prepare for payment
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Received and audited 62 location expense reports via concur, communicated with staff regarding expense reports, Maintains all accounts payable reports and spreadsheets
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• Files, copies and perform other duties as assigned
• Answer all vendor inquiries and resolve payable issues.
• Audited and reconciled charges and transactions in documents Created and verified account reports to determine data accuracy for account reconciliations
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Reported audit findings and made recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvements in operation and reductions in cost
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• Inspected overall audit reports.
EDUCATION
Some College (No Degree) Accounting
University of Maryland - College Park, College Park, MD
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