Ryan Azar
@ryanazar
Finance and Operations professional at aQuilus Printing and Production who established the company’s first comprehensive financial system.
IraqWhat I'm looking for
At aQuilus Printing and Production, I established the company’s first comprehensive financial system, with full-cycle bookkeeping, expense tracking, reconciliations, and financial controls. I also managed cash flow and prepared financial reports to support business decisions.
As an independent consultant, I support small businesses with practical operating processes, business models, and finance and administrative work. I’ve also standardized procedures and strengthened inventory and cost controls at Phoenix Group, and I’m now focused on opportunities across finance, operations, administration, or business management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Consultant & Freelancer
Self-employed
Jul 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
• Supported small businesses in developing more structured and professional operating practices, improving workflows, administrative processes, inventory controls, and resource planning.
• Advised clients on business concepts and developed business models, helping assess operational requirements, resources, financial considerations, and practical implementation.
• Provided finance and administrati
Chief Financial Officer
aQuilus Printing and Production
Nov 2024 - Aug 2026 (1 year 9 months)
• Established the company’s first comprehensive financial system, implementing full-cycle bookkeeping, structured expense tracking, account reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, supplier obligations, payment processing, collections, and transaction tracking to maintain accurate and timely financial records.
• Managed cash flow, ban
Operations Manager
Phoenix Group
Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 (5 years 8 months)
• Promoted from Public Relations Manager to Operations Manager, taking on progressively broader responsibility across multi-location operations, finance, people, and resource management.
• Standardized operational procedures, SOPs, and Food & Beverage offerings across multiple locations, improving consistency, quality, and service delivery.
• Strengthened inventory and cost controls through detail
Manager on Duty
Wafa Group Parent Company of Sunrise Hotel & Siena Hotel
Feb 2012 - Sep 2016 (4 years 7 months)
Worked as Manager on Duty at Wafa Group Parent Company of Sunrise Hotel & Siena Hotel.
Cashier Supervisor
Krispy Kreme
Nov 2010 - Jan 2012 (1 year 2 months)
Supervising the production team and the sales team.
Head Waiter
Teska Restaurant
Apr 2010 - Aug 2010 (4 months)
Opening Team
Captain Waiter
Florida Beach Hotel & Resort
Jun 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years 3 months)
Take orders from the guests and insure they had a positive experience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HRCI
Human Resources Foundations
Sep 2024
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
Human Resources Foundations
Sep 2024
Operations Management Foundations
Sep 2024
Project Management Institute
Operations Management Foundations
Sep 2024
SHRM
Human Resources Foundations
Sep 2024
Financial Accounting Foundations
Oct 2024
National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
Financial Accounting Foundations
Oct 2024
Human Resources Foundations
Sep 2024
Lebanese German University
Bachelor's degree, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
2010 - 2015
Majored in Business Administration, focusing on Hospitality Management.
Minored in Psychology and Political Science.
Institute of Zgharta
Technical Bachelor's Degree, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
2007 - 2010
Tech stack
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