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Fairfax, Virginia, US

Sacramento, California, US

• Achievements
• Introduced labor control measures within a property represented by a Union that recognized a 7.4% favorable variance to budget in first year. Overall cost controls implemented, realized 15% GOP increase YOY.
• Introduced processes that lead to reduction in complimentary food cost of $56,000 (62.2%) from prior year. This done without affecting guest service scores or impacting Unionized restaurant work force.Responsibilities
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes with team leaders.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts on weekly basis for ownership.
• Facilitate weekly labor meetings with Department Heads.

• Responsible for implementing internal controls within a newly acquired property for third party hotel management company. Aided in execution of remediation strategy.
• Implemented AR processes to reduce credit card commission expense.
• Facilitated use of new financial systems with staff.
• Achieved goal of 85% compliance with internal control questionnaire.

Key West, FL, US

• Worked closely with general manager and department heads in implementation of new practices to aid in operational efficiency.
• Implemented controls to improve cash flow. Reducing AR 57% YOY.
• Achieved GOP flow of 55.7% to budget and 636% to PY.
• Performed audits as required by publicly traded REIT.

Worked closely with general manager and department heads in implementation of new practices to aid in operational efficiency. Performed multiple task force duties at other properties within portfolio. These duties mainly focused on facilitating transition of management companies for sister properties.Reformed processes to eliminate redundant positions.

US

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Diploma, General Education