Systems-Driven Operations & Risk Leader

EDWARD LESKO

Gilbert, AZ ***** 480-***-**** *******@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Energetic, highly adaptable leader and "systems guru" with a diverse background spanning team management, business operations, customer relations, and financial risk. Proven track record of mastering complex database software, managing large teams, streamlining inventory logistics, and keeping clients happy. A trustworthy and reliable professional ready to bring immediate value to a collaborative team CORE STRENGTHS

Leadership & Training: Supervised teams of 40+, designed training programs, and on boarded staff.

Operations & Logistics: Handled purchasing, inventory tracking, vendor negotiations, and drop-shipping.

Systems & Technology: Mainframe setup/migration, web design, database administration, and digital imaging.

Finance & Risk Prevention: Managed accounts payable, resolved credit card chargebacks, and investigated debit card fraud.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Red Mountain Ranch Country Club Mesa, AZ

Progressive Promotion & Operations Management 08/2016 – 03/2022

Food & Beverage Manager: Promoted to lead a team of 40+ staff, coordinate club-wide weekly beverage purchasing, and manage vendor pricing negotiations.

Beverage Cart & Liquor Sales: Oversaw on-course beverage cart operations, inventory tracking, and high-volume liquor sales while ensuring strict legal compliance.

Captain / Head Banquet Server: Led event logistics, room setups, and menu coordination across three venues for weddings, corporate events, and galas Home-Based Travel Agency Owner Vamoose Vacations – Gilbert, AZ Business Owner & Operator 01/2018 – 02/2022

Business Operations: Built and ran a fully independent travel business, managing all digital platforms, website design, and marketing

Client Relations: Negotiated with global vendors and provided round-the-clock virtual customer service and logistical support

Risk Analyst II – Debit Card Fraud Prevention Chase Bank – Phoenix, AZ Risk Management 04/2007 – 11/2009

Fraud Prevention: Analyzed complex account activity to detect fraudulent patterns and resolve risk issues directly with customers. Team Manager / Unit Specialist – Chargebacks Bank One / First USA – Tempe, AZ Departmental Leadership & Dispute Resolution 01/1998 – 11/2003

Operations Management: Led a team of chargeback analysts, managed computer systems, and processed complex credit card disputes. Purchasing, Finance & Systems Manager REB Steel Equipment Corp. – Chicago, IL Logistics, Finance & Technology Integration 06/1984 – 11/1989

Systems Guru: Spearheaded the transition from manual files to a QANTEL mainframe system, built the database, and trained all staff.

Finance & Logistics: Managed accounts payable, handled general ledger reconciliation, coordinated freight logistics, and ran drop-shipping/purchasing. Note: Additional experience as a Lead Server (Fire & Ice Catering) and regional business operations manager is available upon request. EDUCATION

Liberal Arts (Arts/Entertainment/Media Management) – Columbia College Chicago REFERENCES

Mark Jackson – Banquet Manager, Red Mountain Ranch Country Club 480- 390-8566

Connie Roark – Counselor, Sunshine Acres 480-***-****

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