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Mason, Ohio, United States

Miamisburg, Ohio, United States

▪ Project Coordinator for a 108 room Hilton hotel starting from the ground up. Oversaw architectural and interior design for the property and coordinated procurement and delivery of equipment and case goods.▪ Worked closely with Hilton and ownership to take over management of the property once it opened, hiring all personnel and implementing standard operating procedures.

•Function as the primary strategic business leader of the property with responsibility for all aspects of the operation, including: managing general property performance as well as food and beverage operations; managing and sustaining sales and marketing strategy; managing profitability; managing revenue generation; managing and conducting human resource activities and delivering a return on investment to both Hilton Worldwide and ownership.•Lead the team in the development and implementation of property-wide strategies.•Ensure implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations.•Implement and conduct training of brand culture and promote Hilton brand standards to all associates.•Building relationships with key customers and involved in the sales process.•Fulfill the role of project coordinator for the execution of capital improvements and property renovations.

•Ensured proper controls were in place to maximize profits or minimize losses by retaining revenues, reducing expenses and safeguarding hotel assets.•Reviewed and questioned all expenditures for reasonableness, thereby instilling an attitude of cost consciousness.•Performed the following accounting tasks: prepared daily financial reports for management and ownership’s review; balanced guest ledger, city ledger and advanced deposits; prepared bank deposits and verified accurateness of cash drop; processed A/P, A/R, petty cash, payroll, tax exempts, food and beverage inventories, transfer sheets and house account write-offs. •Accurately prepared labor reports by reviewing payroll daily and adjusting staffing guidelines accordingly.•Prepared forecasts which provided a basis to react to problems and adverse trends. Entered actual figures to compare and measure forecasted vs. budgeted outcomes.•Stood in during GM’s absence ensuring corporate policies and procedures were in place and operating effectively and handled all guest issues that arose.•Handled the Human Resources role including new hires, position and wage changes, terminations, brand training and disciplinary actions.•Maintained the original file on all contracts, insurance policies, leases, licenses, permits and other statutory documents.

•Owned my own consulting business advising small businesses and individuals in multiple aspects of accounting including A/R, A/P, payroll, bank reconciliation, quarterly payroll taxes, sales tax and estimated tax payments.•Implemented and provided training in computerized accounting systems and bookkeeping for small businesses including retail stores, hotel/motel industry, non-profit organizations, outside sales reps, attorneys and chiropractors.•Financial statement and income tax preparation for individuals and businesses.•Client base ranged from 4.8 million in sales to personal finances for busy executives.•Provided technical support and training in QuickBooks Pro, MAS 90, Quicken, AccPac and Peachtree accounting software.•Proficient in Microsoft Office and ProSeries Tax Preparation software.

•Performed payroll processing for 350 employees using state mandated software, including payroll tax deposits and quarterly tax returns for federal, state and city.•Processed A/R, A/P including purchase orders and voucher checks; reconciled monthly bank statements for general and payroll accounts.•Performed computer software/hardware troubleshooting within the central office.

•Owned and Managed 26-room historic hotel and adjoining restaurant. Responsibilities included hiring, training and scheduling staff; supervision of building maintenance and repair; supervision of housekeeping staff, purchase of hotel supplies; marketing hotel and meeting room services including banquet facilities and catered events.•Performed all bookkeeping duties and generated Profit & Loss and Cash Flow statements for ownership review; handled daily bank deposits; prepared all payroll, sales, personal property and income tax returns.•Managed start-up of restaurant/tavern in the General Denver Hotel. Responsibilities included supervision of tavern remodeling; purchase of restaurant equipment and supplies; purchase and installation of cash register system; implementation of revenue tracking system; handling daily bank deposits; developing menu; hiring and scheduling staff; handling customer complaints; developing promotional events; preparation of all payroll, sales, personal property and income tax returns.•Purchased all food and liquor inventory for restaurant and produced inventory and sales analysis reports.•Achieved operating profit in every month of management prior to leasing restaurant to a third party operator.•Compared to revenues generated in the previous year of hotel operation ($72,845), increased revenues by 226% ($164,813) in the first year, and 257% ($186,948) in the second year of management. During the same time period, monthly expense of operations remained constant.

Bachelor Of Arts Degree, Business Administration

Received a Bachelors degree in Business Admininstration

Associates Of Arts Degree, Fashion Design

Received Associates degree in Fashion Design