Merylee Larenas
*** * *** **** **., Burbank, CA *1501 818-***-**** *******.*******@******.***
I am currently working as a Manager at Indian Masala House Restaurant in Encino, Los Angeles. I have been working 3 years of service and experience within various functions including managing budgets, prepare orders for the drivers, supporting clients, and employee training. I love working in collaborative and energetic environments where I can engage with all members of my team to drive a successful outcome with the customer experience front of mind. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and seeking to add value and apply my tourism and travel experience to my next opportunity. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager at Trips
OCT 2013 – JAN 2020
Los Angeles, California
● Manage customer invoicing across the business
● Tour budget and itinerary management
● Customer database maintenance and reporting
● Customer service lead and first point of call
● Responsible for employee training and managing office communications Executive Assistant at Festynday Marketing Ltd
JUL 2009 - DEC 2009 Santiago,
Chile
● Provided administrative support to the company manager
● Conducted research and prepared statistical reports
● Performed clerical function, handled information requests
● Received visitors, arranged conference calls, and scheduled meetings
● Supervised lower-clerical staff
Assistant to the Department of Finance at Equity Brands & Retail MAY 2007 - DEC 2009
Santiago, Chile
● Managed day to day sale and purchase accounts of the company
● Presented a review of the finance requirements and financial status to the department
● Submitted weekly financial reports highlighting financial performance to management
EDUCATION
Los Angeles Valley College
JAN 2010 - PRESENT
Los Angeles, California
● Major in Communications Studies, transferring to CSUN in 2019 Manpower Technical School
MAR 2007 - DEC 2009
Santiago, Chile
● Bilingual executive assistant (Diploma)
● Supervised practicum at Bank of Chile
Julio Verne High School
MAR 2001 - DEC 2005
Santiago, Chile
● High school diploma with emphasis in Tourism
SKILLS
● Bilingual in Spanish and English
● Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Quickbooks and Sisbo
● Extensive knowledge of the travel industry
● Able to type 35 words per minute
● Excellent customer service skills