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Dallas, Tx, Us

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

*Lead and managed the accounts payable team of 7 employees, overseeing all aspects of the AP function, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, preparation and approval of payment batches and reconciliation.* Implemented process improvements and automation initiatives that resulted in a 30% reduction in processing time and a 15% decrease in errors.* Implemented new accounts payable systems (switch from Concur to Tipalti) and corporate card and expenses management tool (Brex).* Worked closely with the accounting team to support the month-end and year-end close processes.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.*Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.*Partnered with various departments to implement best practices and collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements to the accounts payable process.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

* Led process improvement projects and automation for Accounting Team* Managed corporate credit card program and monthly reconciliations and JE imports* Managed expense reporting tools including Concur and Paylocity

New York, Ny, Us

* Managed Global Corporate Travel Program* Negotiated rates with hotels, airlines, car rental providers and SaaS vendors globally.* Partnered with internal organizations to: define requirements; assist with identifying vendors; manage RFP process and evaluations; provide vendor evaluation framework; and make recommendations on vendor selection.* Managed Global Payment platforms including Brex, Navan and Spendesk.* Led WorkDay Expenses Implementation and various system integrations projects* Authored Global T&E Policy, Purchasing Card Policy and maintained Compliance* Admin of various Financial Systems and Tools

Dallas, Texas, Us

* Successfully established, maintained and administered Global Corporate Travel Department from the ground up. Continued to refine the Corporate Travel program and expanding globally (US, Canada, France, Belgium and more).* Led global implementation project for a new expense reporting tool contributing to over $45K savings per year and operational efficiency (Concur to Certify, then Certify to WorkDay). * Negotiated corporate rates and discounts at hotels globally contributing to over $40K in savings per year.*Led T&E and Pcard global program rollout, implementation, training and maintenance (switch from AMEX to VISA).* Provided training and support on Expense reporting tool, Travel Management tool, Pcard and T&E card platforms.*Led complex RFPs including airline contract negotiations contributing to cost reduction for the company.* Oversaw employee compliance on expenses in accordance with the T&E policy – increased compliance by 25%.* Maintained corporate travel rewards programs.* Organized complex domestic and international travel arrangements for candidates and guests.* Modified travel management tool in line with new Travel and Entertainment Policy.* Managed travel department employees.* Provided detailed reports on expenses and savings to the Leadership team.

Dubai, Ae

* Led large‐scale Social Media and Digital Marketing projects with budgets up to $1M.* Managed project execution and scope by managing budgets, resources and negotiating with stakeholders and suppliers.* Participated in organizing semi-annual tech conference and tradeshow with over 350 exhibitors and 9000 attendees.* Analyzed and monitored sales trends and historical performance.* Built complex custom reports for various department's needs.* Actively participated in tenders to select vendors for company's needs

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

* Coordinated all arrangements (visa, airfare, hotels, transportation etc.) for all local and international company conferences for up to 600 participants and over $1M in total budget including determining location, managing budgets and agendas.* Actively participated in purchasing tenders to select vendors for company's needs.* Researched, assembled, summarized and compiled data for complex reports and presentations.* Established smooth daily office operations through effective communication and a positive working relationship with stakeholders, internal and external clients and co-workers. * Coordinated all daily administrative inquiries, correspondence, paperwork and issues on an independent basis to ensure Manager’s time is utilized more efficiently and effectively.