Luis E. Sandries
Resume
Professional Experience
Graphic Designer
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Location:
United States
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Company:
Edmonds College
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Job Type:
Part-Time
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Dates:
January 2024 - Present
Job Description:
Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer & Event Assistant with experience in designing promotional materials, managing website content, and coordinating campus events. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, with a strong ability to develop visually compelling designs across multiple formats. Skilled in event organization, volunteer coordination, and providing technical and clerical support to ensure smooth operations. Adept at troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining office efficiency, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality results.
- Design promotional materials for campus events, activities, and student clubs using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, enhancing visibility and engagement.
- Apply Adobe Suite expertise to deliver high-quality designs across various mediums, supporting campus-wide initiatives.
- Collaborate with clients to understand design requirements, delivering tailored, impactful solutions.
- Manage and update college website content through CMS software, ensuring timely and accurate information.
- Fix technical issues with printers, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining smooth office operations.
- Coordinate with my supervisor to order and stock office supplies for a team of four.
- Provide design feedback and technical assistance to coworkers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Assist and provide feedback to coworkers with inquiries, encouraging teamwork and knowledge sharing.
- Conduct event photography, capturing key moments for promotional materials and social media.
- Assist during different photography sessions and video recording for promotional content.
- Create flyers using Adobe Illustrator to effectively promote student organizations and drive event participation.
- Work in different layouts of the same design (e.g., Flyer Format and 16:9 Screen Format).
- Organize and set up events, ensuring seamless execution and a positive experience for attendees.
- Learn and follow protocols for event setup while coordinating volunteers across multiple responsibilities.
- Coordinate volunteers and team workers during event setup, ensuring efficiency and smooth operations.
- Handle interactions with students by staying calm and providing the best service possible.
- Adapt to changes in project priorities and deliver all tasks in a timely manner.
- Assist coworkers with general clerical support tasks like scanning, photocopying, and printing.
Office & Administrative Assistant
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Location:
United States
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Company:
Edmonds College
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Job Type:
Part-Time
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Dates:
October 2023 - January 2024
Job Description:
Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer & Event Assistant with experience in designing promotional materials, managing website content, and coordinating campus events. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, with a strong ability to develop visually compelling designs across multiple formats. Skilled in event organization, volunteer coordination, and providing technical and clerical support to ensure smooth operations. Adept at troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining office efficiency, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality results.
- Tutored students in Microsoft Office & Databases, ensuring skill development and course success.
- Created and maintained Front Desk procedures manual for efficient operations.
- Managed tutoring calendar and reminders, optimizing appointments for students and tutors.
- Communicated with students via emails and calls to ensure timely appointment follow-ups.
- Adapted to a culturally diverse environment, fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
- Provide support to students in Spanish and English to ensure they´re able to obtain their requests.
- Scheduled tutoring meetings, called the student to remind the meeting and keep the
- Schedules up to date with all the changes it might require.
Accounts Payable Analyst
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Location:
Costa Rica
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Company:
Procter & Gamble
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Job Type:
Full-Time
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Dates:
January 2023 - May 2023
Job Description:
Analytical and solutions-driven Accounts Payable Specialist with experience resolving invoice discrepancies, optimizing financial workflows, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Proficient in SAP FI, KNIME, and Microsoft Excel, leveraging automation to streamline accounts payable processes and reduce invoice handling time by over 95%.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies and pricing issues between purchase orders and invoices by collaborating with suppliers, buyers, and internal teams, ensuring timely payments and compliance with company policies.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes using SAP FI and KNIME, automating key procedures to improve operational efficiency and reducing invoice handling time by over 95%.
- Ensured accurate financial transactions and invoice processing, applying business rules and industry best practices to maintain smooth operations and prevent payment failures.
- Created and maintained audit-ready records, generated daily reports, and tracked performance metrics, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
- Developed and presented reports and documentation to upper management, providing visibility on team workload and process improvements to enhance productivity and scalability.
- Proposed and documented process improvements in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reducing manual effort and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Leveraged advanced Microsoft Excel skills to automate accounts payable reports, improving payment precision and preventing delays.
- Learned a completely new system from scratch in less than one month, demonstrating quick adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
Product Supply Intern
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Location:
Costa Rica
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Company:
Edmonds College
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Job Type:
Internship
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Dates:
October 2022 - January 2023
Job Description:
Results-driven Supply Chain Analyst with expertise in process automation, data management, and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded automation initiatives using Excel VBA, reducing report processing time by 70% and enhancing data accuracy for informed decision-making. Adept at coordinating with planners across Latin America, streamlining communication, and ensuring process alignment through Microsoft Office and email, all while maintaining confidentiality and fostering continuous improvement.
- Spearheaded the automation of report generation using Excel VBA, slashing processing time by 70% and improving reporting accuracy for supply chain analytics, resulting in faster decision-making and optimized workflow.
- Led cross-functional meetings, capturing key discussions and action items, and sending clear, actionable follow-up emails to stakeholders. This ensured accountability, progress tracking, and timely execution of supply chain initiatives.
- Proactively managed and optimized supply chain databases within SAP SCM by eliminating obsolete data, enhancing data integrity, and driving operational efficiency across multiple supply chain functions.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive process documentation using MS Office and SharePoint, streamlining knowledge transfer and ensuring consistent practices across teams, while facilitating continuous improvement efforts.
- Acted as a liaison with planners across Latin American factories to ensure process alignment, fostering collaboration, and ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Coordinated training sessions, communicated critical updates, and followed up via Microsoft Teams and email with discretion to maintain confidentiality.
- Identified process inefficiencies and automated key report generation tasks with Excel Macros, drastically reducing manual effort and improving accuracy across reporting cycles.
- Optimized SAP SCM database management, ensuring up-to-date, accurate material information to prevent disruptions at factories, and proactively addressed issues with planners.
- Drove communication and alignment among cross-regional planners, using email and Teams to ensure clarity on material updates, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives, all while maintaining confidentiality.