253-347-6764 Lesleyann Pedro
[email protected] EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics Dec 2008 Minor: Information Technology Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA Activities: Vice President of Promotions, Marketing Club Member, Puget Sound American Marketing Association Bachelor of Arts in Dance Jun 2006 University of Washington, Seattle, WA HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS A competent, energetic, artistic and talented professional with excellent people and communication skills who is: * Researched and responded to vendor inquries by analyzing statements, invoices, payments, or deductions. * Able to "think on my feet" in difficult or challenging situation; able to prio ritize and handle multiple tasks. * Proficient in typing, ten-key, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outl ook, RMS, Oracle, and WM systems. * Dedicated to following procedures; familiar with legal business environments a nd required business documentation. * Hard working and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral , written, and communication skills with personal presentation standards. * Experience working and volunteering in the health field and helping patients. * Strong educational background and working experience in economics, project man agement, information technology, databases, and business. WORK HISTORY Accounts Payable, Zulily.com, Seattle, WA 05/10 to 07/10 * Processed all vendor payables into QuickBooks, including those related to merc handise, ensured compliance with company internal controls, electronic payment m ethods, and communication with vendors and employees. * Efficiently processed payable transactions in a high volume environment achiev ing specified performance results. * Participated in monthly close process, bank reconciliations, and journal entri es. * Maintained vendor records, participated in process improvement projects and ot her special projects assigned. Vendor Relations/Accounts Payable, Nordstrom, Seattle, WA 04/09 to 05/10 * Processed deductions, payments in Oracle, invoices, claims, legal documents,sh ipments, receiving, for merchandise sold in Nordstrom. * Reconciled vendor's accounts by conducting monthly receipt research, invoice r esearch, cross-reference PO research, and emails. * Researched aged unmached receipts and invoices, shortages, claims, cost differ ences, and allowances. * Supported vendor relations representatives by escalaing vendor issues in invoi cing issues. * Contacted buyers, vendors, distribution center managers regarding merchandise received. * Received extensive training and updated classes in RMS, Oracle, vendor partner ships, receipt research, suppliers, desk manuals, and by our accounts payable tr ainer. Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist, Fanke Coffee Systems, Seattle, WA 08/0 8 to 09/08 * Tracked aging and collection process, maintained accounts payable and receivab
le documentation. * Entered invoices for payments after routing to managers for required departmen t signatures. * Processed 1099 forms, bank statements, related journal entries, processed sale s expense reports took calls from service providers, * Trained new employees on correct policies and procedures for both job function s. Accounts Receivable Assistant, Princess Tours, Seattle, WA 06/07 to 09/07 & 06/ 08 to 08/08 * Processed statements and invoices for shore excursions in Alaska. * Processed ship statement aging and reconciliation. * Supported Accounts Receivable Manager in other assigned duties. Financial Management Representative, 03/05 to 04/06 School Employees Credit Union of WA, Seattle * Processed applications on paper and electronically for new members, existing m embers, benefit fairs, and updated applications. * Conducted credit checks, credit reports, and verified account history to proce ss accounts. * Opened and updated savings accounts, checking, VISA Credit Cards, VISA Debit C ards, Trust, Overdraft Loans, ordered new checks, processed holds and opened up joint accounts. * Maintained contact with members, staff, supervisors, and performed other tasks as required.