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Brenda Alvarez

Brenda Alvarez

Anaheim

Summary

Seeking an Accountant position with a firm, where I am able to apply my business, accounting, and auditing skills gained within 1 year of interning as an auditor, as well as my 4 educational years at California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cast Member/Vendor

Disneyland Resort
Anaheim
11.2022 - Current
  • Handled payment transactions accurately and expediently using a cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system, leading to a 20% reduction in transaction time
  • Managed opening and closing procedures, including cash register reconciliation, restocking, and maintaining cleanliness to boost sales
  • Boosted team collaboration and productivity by cultivating positive working relationships with colleagues, leveraging strong communication skills such as active listening to increase productivity by 20%

Auditor Intern

Liptz & Associates, Inc
Fullerton
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Collaborated with auditing team members on shared communication platforms and task delegation strategies, leveraging Microsoft Teams, resulting in a 15% decrease in report errors
  • Discovered discrepancies in financial statements by reconciling with client's records, resulting in a 20% accuracy boost
  • Maintained accurate financial records by filing, recording, compiling, and transmitting data using QuickBooks and Excel, specifically handling invoices and ledgers
  • Evaluated financial records and accounting systems to enhance accuracy, boost efficiency by 20%, utilizing Excel spreadsheets and specialized accounting software tools

Cashier

Winchell's Donut House
Anaheim
10.2021 - 10.2024
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by 30% through tailored communication strategies to establish and maintain customer relationships
  • Dedicated 45 minutes daily to uphold cleanliness standards in the checkout area, resulting in improved customer satisfaction
  • Delivered courteous resolution to customer complaints, gauging effectiveness through resolved issues count and response time

Crew Member

Little Caesars Pizza
Anaheim
08.2020 - 10.2024
  • Processed orders through POS systems with an average daily volume of 150+ orders
  • Managed cash transactions and computed customer gratuities, totaling $501-$1,000 in cash drawer balances after shifts

Hostess/ Food Runner/ Cashier

Golden Corral Corporation
Anaheim
10.2019 - 10.2024
  • Excelled customer expectations through personalized service, elevating satisfaction ratings and upholding industry regulations
  • Ensured timely delivery of service to guests by stocking service areas with necessary utensils, napkins, and condiments, resulting in a 20% increase in guest satisfaction

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration: Accounting

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2024

Associates Degree for Transfer -

Fullerton Community College
Fullerton, CA
05.2024

Skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • Receivable Functions
  • GAAP
  • Payroll
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Suite

Affiliations

  • 2-Year Member of Accounting Society
  • CPA Eligible in Spring 2027

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Auditor Intern

Liptz & Associates, Inc
08.2024 - 05.2026

Cast Member/Vendor

Disneyland Resort
11.2022 - Current

Cashier

Winchell's Donut House
10.2021 - 10.2024

Crew Member

Little Caesars Pizza
08.2020 - 10.2024

Hostess/ Food Runner/ Cashier

Golden Corral Corporation
10.2019 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration: Accounting

California State University, Fullerton

Associates Degree for Transfer -

Fullerton Community College
Brenda Alvarez