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Provide strategic financial and human resource leadership and execution for a regional Internet search engine marketing firm. Key responsibilities: + Provide guidance for all company financial decisions+ Create and maintain financial models for revenue and cash flow forecasts, budget, and resource planning+ Lead weekly team meetings focused on driving revenue and staffing efficiency+ Responsible for execution of all accounting transactions as well as hiring, benefit administration, payroll, and document retention+ Identify risks and propose strategies to minimize / mitigate risk+ Develop and implement cost containment plans

Provided strategic recommendations and executed pricing strategy for multiple hotels in area markets. Key responsibilities: + Formulated and executed pricing and inventory strategy+ Analyzed market share and financial data+ Prepared room revenue forecasts and annual budget+ Led property strategy meetings with key stakeholders to build consensus and refine business strategy+ Evaluated group room and catering opportunities, advising sales managers on facility pricing and availability+ Performed variance analyses and drafted critiques of revenue performance

Financial department leader and Executive Committee member for full-service conference center hotel. Key responsibilities:+ Prepared financial forecasts, annual business plan and annual budget+ Served as property liaison to hotel owner+ Delivered quarterly presentations on financial performance + Managed capital expenditure escrow fund+ Supervised staff of five+ Led property transition to centralized accounting+ Created tools to assist department managers with monitoring expenses and budget targets+ Responsible for IT hardware and software acquisitions, maintenance, and upgrades

Acted as financial department leader and Executive Committee member for luxury hotel with $7 million in annual revenue. + Developed annual budget and business plan+ Analyzed financial statements+ Critiqued financial performance and identified cost-saving opportunities+ Managed monthly financial closing process+ Conducted audits of hotel accounting procedures+ Supervised office staff of five responsible for all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, income journal, cashier, and night auditor duties.

Managed staff of 6 providing account support for three hotel properties. Key responsibilities:+ Reconciled balance sheet accounts, audited expense reports and maintained relevant documentation+ Conducted internal audits of cash handling procedures and food and beverage inventory+ Ensured compliance with internal controls, company guidelines and GAAP principles+ Prepared monthly tax returns

Directed team of 20 salaried and hourly associates focused on delivering excellent customer service and a high quality guest experience. Key responsibilities: + Member of hotel leadership and sales strategy teams+ Responsible for hotel guest satisfaction efforts+ Managed, trained and mentored all front-of-the-house associates+ Conducted performance evaluations

Ab, Human Resources, Business

Accounting

Coursework in Accounting to gain equivalent of a Minor in Accounting

Web Technology Certificate, Internet Professional

Web Technology Certificate - coursework in User Experience, Website Design, and HTML Web Coding