Brenda Velez
Finance Associate at Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Occupancy Specialist
National Center for Housing ManagementDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Bloomberg Market Concepts
Iona UniversityNov, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Associate
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Apr 2022 - Present
• Processing bank deposits and recording the deposits in WRO’s accounting software, as well as maintaining records for the deposits • Assisting with recording vendor invoices in the accounting software • Preparing checks to vendors and maintaining records of check payments • Preparing billing vouchers for grant contracts and related coordination with grant funders • Coordinating and facilitating staff timesheet preparation and retention • Assisting the Grants Manager with expense allocation to grant contracts • Providing documentation to and responding to questions from WRO’s auditors • Other project-based responsibilities, which may include: - Facilitating periodic reporting to funders - Creating grant funding budgets - Automating certain finance processes - Office operational efficiency and resources Human resources requirements - Development and fundraising initiatives - Other projects to support the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director Show less
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KINTON RAMEN
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Canada
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant General Manager
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Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
Provide assistance to General Manager in daily operation running a $1.4M store, acting as manager on duty in the absence of the General Manager Assign tasks and delate work, monitor job progress and work flow Daily cash handling involving cash drawer, safe, change safe and bank deposits Responsible for the dining room’s appearance, consistency of set-up, food and beverage service and quality of the experience Assist with conducting interviews, and provide mentorship for new hires, current staff members and leaders Develop and implement creative solutions to areas of improvement Knowledge of food service techniques and cost controls such as manpower, productivity, food cost and other expenses Perform monthly inventory, and help with ordering in conjunction with General Manager Show less
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Le Pain Quotidien
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Belgium
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Service Manager, Kitchen Manager
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Dec 2017 - Feb 2020
Perform all ordering daily, weekly inventory, and receiving all orders Reconcile invoices; Daily cash handling including balancing cash drawers, safe, and bank deposits Determine work procedure, and prepare work schedule accordingly Leading a workforce of over 20 teammates, including training and development Assist with interviewing, training, planning, assigning and directing work In charge of new menu roll-out every quarter; ensure all staff is fully trained and knowledgeable of new menu items Show less
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IHOP
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Server
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
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Education
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Iona University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services -
The College of Westchester
Bachelor's degree, Accounting