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Austin, Texas, United States

Provide day-to-day and strategic financial accounting services to various clients in the restaurant industry.

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

AGA Hospitality Group, LLC owns two catering companies: Fork and Spoon Productions - and - Above and Beyond Catering.

San Francisco Bay Area

Green Bistro, LLC owned and operated The Butler and The Chef Bistro in South Park. I was brought in to oversee the restructuring of the business when a partner left in 2008. During our 10 year relationship I oversaw all aspects of the Finance and HR. Mid way through we formed South Park Commercial, LLC and were involved with the development of a new building with residential above and commercial below. Duties included but were not limited to: ~Responsible for production of timely and accurate financial statements, journal entries, general ledger maintenance and balance sheet analysis utilizing a mid-range financial reporting system.~Work closely with owners on all matters of the development of the new location, including securing the necessary funding to strategic planning of the process from start to finish.~Manage cash flow, check production, bank reconciliations, and vendor relations.~In charge of all permits and licenses from start up to transfer to the new venture.~Produce bi-weekly payroll, garnishment management and benefits using a major payroll processing company.~Oversee all employee benefits, from inception to annual renewals.~In charge of overseeing all audits - state, local, and private, with no findings to date.

San Francisco, Ca

Nice Ventures, Inc. is a restaurant management company that owns and operates three independent San Francisco based restaurants. ~Custom designed an intricate front end system utilizing excel to coincide with the mid-range financial reporting system to provide accurate and timely information to the CEO and senior management team.~Project managed the opening of a new 80+ seat restaurant that required an extensive build out and permit process - from scouting the site through opening.~Project managed an extensive remodel of on of the existing locations.~Produced accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly P&L's. Held monthly meetings with senior staff to analyze results and implement changes to better the financial stability of the company.~Prepared detailed budgets and forecasting for all four companies with a combined operating budget of $10M.~Worked side by side with the President/CEO through a successful Chapter 11 reorganization of the management company.~Oversaw countless audits over 15+ years, one of which was an in-depth IRS audit that lasted only two days with no findings.~Responsible for all journal entries, general ledger maintenance, balance sheet analysis, prepaid and accrual accounts, and all matters with regard to the financial statements for each company.~Managed all cash flows, check productions, and bank reconciliations of 13 bank accounts.~Regularly managed accounts with over 300 vendors and maintained great relationships.~Calculated and filed all monthly and quarterly sales tax returns, property tax filings, and state/local filings.~Completed all year end tax prep for tax accountants by January of each year.~Oversaw the production of biweekly payroll for 150 - 115 employees utilizing a major payroll processing company.~Maintained and initiated all license and permits.~Initiated and was the point person for all matters with regard to the companies' weekly involvement in the Saturday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

San Francisco Bay Area

Employment with this company began as the General Manager of their downtown San Francisco location. Promoted to Area Manager shortly thereafter overseeing 4 locations - duties included but were not limited to:~Oversaw the day to day operations of four locations.~Analyzed and maintained the food and beverage cost, operational cost, and labor cost to budget projections for each location.~Worked extensively with the team at one location to bring it to the number one position in revenue and cost control within a company of 18 locations. Maintained the top 2 locations in the company.~Oversaw a staff of 90+ employees including front of house and back of house.~In charge of hiring, promoting, terminating, and scheduling management and crew. Conducted regular training and education.~Responsible for an extensive company mandated internal audit process for four stores.~Managed all maintenance issues.~Oversaw all donations and community relations.

Greater New York City Area

Some duties at this very busy Upper East Side café in Manhattan were, but not limit to:~Maintained payroll, cash receipt records/reconciliation, and bank reconciliations.~Created annual, quarterly, and monthly financial reports.~Handled cost controls, inventory controls, pricing, and purchasing.~Managed all vendor relations including payment.~Assisted in the opening of multiple locations.~Maintained the files, billing, and reconciliation of 100+ corporate accounts.~Responsible for all ordering, receiving, and new product introduction.~Managed a staff of 25 employees including front and back of house.~Responsible for hiring, promoting, training, terminating, and scheduling.~Worked with chefs to create new menus.~In charge of all aspects of the catering department.~General aesthetics and seasonal decorating.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As the Director of Administration for this restaurant corporation, which owned and operated 30 restaurants and bars in 5 states, some of my responsibilities were as follows:~Maintained the employee files for all 30 locations.~Responsible for all aspects of employee benefits including Cobra and new member start up.~Assisted in the opening of a new restaurant on Santa Monica Pier from lease signing to opening.~Maintained the licenses and permits for all units including start up of new locations and adding permits to existing locations.~Assisted the corporate attorney in compiling liability cases.~Maintained the corporate books for 10 different corporations.~Upkeep of all workers comp cases, training, and laws.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Ba Communication Arts - Video And Ba Communication Arts Dance

Activities and Societies: Crew ~ President of the Dance Society ~

Education record

Activities and Societies: Class Treasurer, Varsity Cheerleader, Honors English, Honors Math