Greater Seattle Area
• Incredibly detail oriented while also factoring in the bigger picture • Quickly learns new systems and highly adaptable to changing needs • Thrives in fast-paced and high volume environment. • Demonstrates a powerful combination of analytical reasoning while providing creative valuable insight • Consistent in producing accurate, dependable, and reliable solutions • Self-motivated and systematic to prioritize projects • In-depth understanding of Cost of Goods Sold • Natural leader with flexible training methods to help develop team members • Well-versed with opening restaurants/cafes along with multi-unit management • Dedicated to displaying hospitality in all personal and professional relations
• Manage accounting and payroll employees, as well as assist with office administration • Utility Reconciliations & Accruals • Manage period/quarter/year end timeline and tasks including journal entries, GL adjustments, and inventory counts • Reconciled multiple bank accounts, credit cards, and attended to positive pay • Reconciled Reimbursements and Employee Expenses • Streamlined processes and created efficiencies • Well-versed with Excel formulas and pivot tables, Google Sheets • Payroll GL and Accrual management
• Accounts Payable Lead for 30+ locations in various formats • Managed period/quarter/year end timeline and tasks including journal entries, GL adjustments, and inventory counts • Proficient in Invoice entry, GL adjustments, journal entries, and inventory counts • Maintained good relationships with vendors and business partners • Reconciled multiple bank accounts, credit cards, and attended to positive pay • Filed Unclaimed Property and 1099 annually • Well-versed with Excel formulas and pivot tables, Google Sheets
• Worked closely with and reported directly to CFO & CEO • Analyzed P&L Reports for errors to maintain GL integrity and accuracy • Designed and implemented itemized inventory systems, overseeing all COGS including including invoice detail • Structured initial data framework, trained staff, and oversaw transition to new POS • Managed period/quarter/year end timeline and tasks including journal entries, GL adjustments, and inventory counts • Reconciled bank and credit card statements • Acted as Interim Accounts Payable from 2017-2018 • Team player, teacher, and leader • Tracked purchase requests, Positive Pay alerts, outstanding credits, and employee reimbursements • Created and maintained vendor relations • Sought out savings opportunities, negotiated bulk purchase pricing and forecasted long term savings for goods and services • Working knowledge of GAAP • Utilized software including Microsoft Excel, Adobe, Compeat, CTUIT, Restaurant365, Toast, Craftable, Fintech, and Squirrel
• Responsible for three locations in the Bellevue Towers – Purple Café & Wine Bar, Lot No 3, and Cast Iron Studios • Creation of desserts/baked goods for all restaurants. Trained staff on production, consistency, and best practices
• Collaborated with staff and implemented new systems for the opening of the flagship Purple Cafe & Wine Bar (2006) and Barrio Mexican Restaurant (2008) • Designed multiple dessert menus from initial recipes to final composed plating • Created the recipe for their classic Sea Salt Caramel, which has since become a brand staple
• Set up and implemented all new systems and product order guides • Created and maintained wholesale accounts with various local cafes, restaurants, and hotels • Trained, scheduled, and worked side-by-side all new staff