Eric Pressman

Eric Pressman Professional Objective To apply my skills and experiences as a finance professional with an emphasis on guest service while contributing to the organization’s financial success. Professional Experience The Christie Lodge – Avon, Colorado 2020 - Present Assistant Controller Manage Accounting department including A/R, A/P, and Collections Specialist operations Oversee month end processes including G/L entries in Microsoft Dynamics and distribution of month end, quarterly, and year-end financial statements Reconcile all company bank statements including operational, savings, and investment accounts Spot irregularities and variances in revenue and expense postings to ensure accuracy in bookkeeping File and submit payment for monthly state and town sales taxes Assist with companywide budgeting and forecasting preparation and distribution Act as the point of contact for all department manager revenue and expense inquiries Perform monthly inventory counts and cash audits of property assets Vail Resorts – Vail, Colorado 2019 - 2020 Hospitality and Mountain Events Coordinator Builds relationships across all company outlets to ensure clear communication in preparation of events Assists Event Managers with planning, setup, execution, and billing of all events Accurately reconciles event charges and issue group invoices immediately following a program Creates daily, weekly, and monthly distribution reports for upcoming events and forecasting Princess Cruises 2016 – 2019 Finance Manager Analyze guest spending and feedback to suggest plans of action and innovations for greater productivity Log expense transactions accurately according to department budget codes Generating daily, monthly, and voyage by voyage revenue reports Ensure operation is compliant with all governmental financial rules and regulations compiling any required reports in preparation of requests by local authorities Reconcile all front desk and revenue outlet credit card transactions Monitor, train, and coach staff of proper cash and credit card handling techniques Use understanding and observations of daily operations to gauge areas effectiveness and efficiency Accurately manage all financial aspects of guest, employee, and company accounts within the Property Management System Perform employee payroll distributions and act as contact for any inquiries Princess Cruises 2013 – 2016 Junior Assistant Purser/Assistant Purser/Assistant Manager Supervised Guest Services while including coaching, scheduling, appraising, and ensuring open communication in order to promote a guest friendly environment Communicated with external agents and government officials to ensure required documents and manifests were accurately prepared and presented daily Managed crew travel arrangements, travel documents, professional certificates, and contracts Accurately controlled cash during employee payroll and while collecting spending accounts receivable Accurately entered guest and employee information as well as inventory figures into the Property Management and Inventory Management systems Education Professional Development Program, 2017 • Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business – The Hotel School Essential Skills for Leadership Certificate B.A. Economics,- • California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA CSUN Economics Department Certificate of Distinction and Honors Graduate California State University of Northridge (CSUN), College of Business and Economics