Elisa Cordon
Arlington
Summary
Versatile professional offering strong analytical and problem-solving skills who loves to work as part of a team, eager to learn and develop a dynamic environment. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Opera, with exceptional organizational abilities and a knack for maintaining confidentiality. Focused on leveraging transferrable skills to contribute to new challenges and opportunities in the Finance Manager role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Generalist / General Cashier
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
02.2023 - Current
- Streamlined cash handling processes reducing errors in cash drops.
- Coordinated, facilitated and executed a smooth transition to the New Cash Machine on property.
- Manage an $80,000.00 Fund/Bank, composed of Cash, Petty Cash, Paid Outs and employee banks.
- Prepare Daily Mail Cash Receipts (DMCR).
- Prepare the daily Cash Clearance Journal and review the over/short reconciliation on a daily basis.
- Handle daily House Charges audit processes.
- Update the Foreign Currency Exchange Rates on Opera.
- Maintain an open communication with the Accounting Outsource - CapGemini Team to ensure daily accounting functions are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Research and submit backup for credit card disputes/chargebacks inquiries.
- Handle guest folio requests and process guest disputes when guest requests.
- Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
- Follow and enforce all Local and Corporate Policies and Procedures.
- Works together with the Director of Finance to create Cash Local Policies.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Participated in internal audit processes to establish accurate financial cash and Income Audit records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Presents audit findings to ADOF after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Place orders of necessary stationary and office supplies for the Finance Office.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by Director of Finance or Assistance Director of Finance.
Pastry Chef
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Management of the Pastry Department including scheduling, ordering/requisition of supplies and small kitchen equipment, and organizing the daily/weekly workflow of the department.
- Planned, organized, coordinated, scheduled and managed the production and logistics for banquets, events, private dinners and daily service at the restaurant.
- Ensured high level of client satisfaction by accommodating last minute requests, special diet requirements and handling unforeseen situations.
Lead Pastry Chef
The Breakers of West Palm Beach / Mar-A-Lago
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Enhanced pastry menu offerings through regular experimentation and recipe development.
- Optimized staffing schedules to maximize productivity while controlling labor costs in the pastry department.
- Improved cost control measures by monitoring ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Marketing
Universidad Francisco Marroquin
Guatemala, GuatemalaDiploma of Science - International Banking And Pastry
Lincoln Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, FLSkills
- Team Player
- Spanish, English, some German
- Microsoft Office, working knowledge of Opera, basic SUN
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Strong organizational and multitasking ability
- Detail oriented and excellent time management
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality/discretion
- Ability to handle/manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
- Analytical thinking
- Process improvement
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Presence and Politesse Diploma (The Etiquette Institute of Washington)
- International Commerce Diploma (Deloitte).
Timeline
Finance Generalist / General Cashier
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
02.2023 - Current
Pastry Chef
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
11.2018 - 11.2022
Lead Pastry Chef
The Breakers of West Palm Beach / Mar-A-Lago
07.2015 - 11.2018
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Presence and Politesse Diploma (The Etiquette Institute of Washington)
- International Commerce Diploma (Deloitte).
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Marketing
Universidad Francisco Marroquin
Diploma of Science - International Banking And Pastry
Lincoln Culinary Institute
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