Stefan Garcia
Gibraltar
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate with a strong ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates a willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player known for exceptional organizational skills. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring a high degree of accuracy throughout.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts and Administration Assistant
Gaggero Cemats, Home and Building Supplies
08.2022 - Current
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Provided excellent customer service while handling various billing inquiries from clients, fostering strong client relationships.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Waiter
Monique's Bar and Bistro
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Responsible for maintaining own tables, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction
- Responsible for opening and closing the bar and restaurant
- Responsible for taking stock count, assisting with placing orders, handling the till and cashing up
- Working during opening months, fast-paced environment requiring positive attitude, problem-solving skills, and team player nature.
Kiosk Salesperson/Waiter
FiLo Caterers
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Serving customers and maintaining cleanliness of all areas
- Assisting in the kitchen with food preparation
- Responsible for opening and closing kiosk independently, and as well as supervising and managing in the absence of my employer
- Taking stock count, placing orders, handling the till and cashing up
- Proposed and implemented initiatives to enhance efficiency and sales, including a modernized ordering system and menu alterations
- Working long hours, serving a large number of customers, requiring patience, initiative, and multitasking skills.
Construction Assistant
Site Trading Ltd
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Shadowing experts undertaking home-works and greater public works
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of construction materials and equipment
- Researching and sourcing specialized equipment
- Liaising with clients, updating them on works and estimated timescales
- Working long hours, requiring physical and mental strength, as well as the ability to maintain workforce morale.
Sales Assistant
Hire-U-Shop
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Responsible for stock, managing customer enquiries and processing sales and rental requests
- Responsible for handling the till and cashing up
- Organizing and carrying out deliveries, loading and unloading of heavy machinery for customers.
Education
BA(Hons) in Geography -
Queen Mary University
06.2021
Bayside Comprehensive School
06.2018
Skills
- Office Administration
- Data Entry
- Word Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Critical Thinking
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Client Relations
- Invoice Processing and purchase orders organization
- Customer Relations
- Fluent in Spanish
- Native in English
- Positive motivation
- Computer literate (includes; Microsoft 365, GIS and IMB SPSS)
- Adaptability
- Humility
Community Engagement and Volunteer Work
- The office of His Worship the Mayor of Gibraltar. Advised, assisted, and participated in a series of Pride events. Assisted with online social media campaigns to promote and support the LGBTQ+ community. Gave a speech on the history and meaning of Pride at the final Pride event at City Hall., 06/2021
- Back-end marketing developer and personal assistant for Miss World Gibraltar 2023 organization.
- Backstage Manager for Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians 2022.
- Set Designer for Best Original Play 2024 : '(W)Hole' by Hannah Mifsud.
- Renewed Denim Fashion Project 2024 - curated, created and developed a series of garments made from upcycled jeans materials, while teaching children of all walks of life the 'importance of self-sufficiency' and 'looking toward a greener future'.
- Assisted in directing several artistic pieces for the GBC 60-Years anniversary since December 2023.
Achievements and Skilled Certifications.
Proficient in all MS office, SPSS and GIS (BA studies).
Level 2: Food Safety and Hygiene Training
Trinity College, Grade 6 Certificate [Distinction] in 'Acting and Performance' for both solo and group (June 2018).
'Best Supporting Actor' of the Gibraltar Amateur Drama Festival 2022,
'Best Actor' nominee in 2024.
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Timeline
Accounts and Administration Assistant
Gaggero Cemats, Home and Building Supplies
08.2022 - Current
Waiter
Monique's Bar and Bistro
07.2020 - 09.2020
Kiosk Salesperson/Waiter
FiLo Caterers
06.2019 - 08.2019
Construction Assistant
Site Trading Ltd
05.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Assistant
Hire-U-Shop
07.2018 - 09.2018
BA(Hons) in Geography -
Queen Mary University
Bayside Comprehensive School
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