Lourdes Bermudez

Finance professional with over 4 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, invoice processing, financial reconciliation, and purchasing within the hospitality industry. Proven ability to improve payment accuracy, recover vendor credits, reduce late payments, and maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls. Experienced with ERP procurement systems, financial reporting, contract administration, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Procurement F&B Jr Specialist/Finance - Rosen Hotels & Resorts - Orlando, FL

(2025-02 - 2026-03)

• Managed procurement activities for two hotel properties, including food, beverage, and alcohol purchasing.
• Prepared and processed purchase orders while ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and budget guidelines.
• Reconciled vendor statements and resolved invoice discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Recovered more than $60,000 in vendor credits through detailed account reconciliation and supplier follow-up.
• Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely deliveries, accurate invoicing and bill backs.
• Utilized Adaco Procurement System and Infor Payment System to streamline purchasing and payment processes.
• Generated reports to support procurement decisions and financial reconciliation.
• Collaborated with finance and operations teams to improve purchasing efficiency.

Accounts Payable/Procurement - Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve - Orlando, FL

(2021-09 - 2024-12)

• Processed accounts payable invoices for multiple hotel departments while maintaining payment accuracy.
• Managed Procurement for the Engineering and Housekeeping departments with purchasing and expense management.
• Managed relationships with more than 50 vendors and ensured timely invoice processing.
• Streamlined invoice workflows that reduced late payments by 30% and improved vendor satisfaction.
• Reconciled monthly transactions on my $100,000 corporate purchasing card.
• Performed account coding, budget tracking, financial reporting, and monthly reconciliations.
• Maintained accurate financial records and ensured compliance with company policies.

Front Office Manager/Front Desk - Laser Foot Surgery Specialist - Orlando, FL

(2019-10 - 2020-03)

• Managed patient scheduling, front office operations, and customer service.
• Processed payments, balanced daily receipts, and maintained petty cash records.
• Coordinated surgical scheduling and prepared consent documentation.
• Utilized QuickBooks and Practice Fusion to manage financial and patient records.
• Supported office marketing initiatives to increase patient engagement.

Associate's degree - Business - Valencia College (2004-01 - 2006-12)