Experience

M3

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant II, Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Staff Accountant III

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Daily bank reconciliation Review of daily or monthly daily report journal entry Review of payroll journal entries Review of accounts payable for coding accuracy Compile month end questions for client Compile reportable events per client’s schedule Post monthly recurring entries Process pre-paid expenses monthly Analytical review of income statement Monthly preparation of financial statements Monthly reconciliation of asset & liability accounts Preparation & filing of sale, use, & occupancy tax returns Show less



Pyramid Hotel Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Served as Assistant General Manager for Athens location of new Graduate Brand Hotels. Supported Hotel Manager with daily hotel operations and services. Maintained responsibility for ensuring guest satisfaction, responding to complaints, and ensuring hotel profitability. Assigned duties to employees and observed performance to ensure adherence to hotel policies and established operating procedures. Identified areas of opportunity and implemented best practices to drive efficiency and process improvement.  Managed room operations, including front desk, engineering, and housekeeping at a 122-room boutique property  Supported operations for hotel featuring iconic music venue, hotel space, and 7,500 square feet of meeting space  Oversaw cash and credit card settlements, accounts receivable, ledger balance, and weekly/monthly forecasting Show less



B Virtual Inc

• Proctor, Subject Matter Expert, Proctoring Team Manager

  • Jan 2011 - May 2015

  Maintained overall responsibility for proctoring exams for students and candidates at over 200+ colleges and institutions for this global leader in online proctoring services. Assisted various students with scheduling, testing technology components, and completing exams, course purchases, and telephone support to clients and business partners. Performed troubleshooting for multimedia problems, software/hardware issues, and technology problems experienced by proctors, students, and institutions.  Created training documents, implemented training procedures, and prepared reports for the company’s largest account  Led weekly client calls to review task items, address any problems or obstacles, and evaluate deliverables for clients  Recognized as Most Valuable Support Professional (MVP Award) for demonstrating strong leadership contributions Show less



Plamondon Hospitality Partners

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager, Residence Inn by Marriott Frederick

  • Apr 2006 - May 2007

  Served as General Manager responsible for managing operations of a 90-room, all-suite hotel. Directed operations across one & two-bedroom suites, meeting room, boardroom, buffet breakfast, evening receptions, and general manager receptions. Successfully completed Marriott training for Fundamentals, Brand Immersion, Strategic Alignment, Marriott Rewards, and ServSafe. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure operations aligned with the company’s overall goals, targets, and objectives.  Acknowledged as Recipient of the Silver Award (2006 & 2007) in the Marriott Guest Service Satisfaction Category  Obtained Green Zone scores on Quality Assurance Inspection by implementing industry strategies and best practices  Participated in several focus groups, including Residence Inn Associate Training and Evening Social Initiative  Supported strategy regarding menu and physical plant changes to the gatehouse for the Residence Inn brand Show less



Oak Hotels (formerly Tollman-Hundley Hotels)

• Consultant

  • Oct 2000 - Feb 2002

  Provided services as Management Consultant responsible for managing projects at various hotel properties, including Chesterfield Palm Beach, Days Inn Atlanta Downtown, Ramada Atlanta Six Flags, Days Inn Historic Savannah, and Suite Hotel Dalton. Maintained responsibility for evaluating operational, sales, and accounting procedures. Focused on identifying areas of opportunity and developing strategies and action plans. Trained replacement General Managers and filled short-term vacancies.

• General Manager

  • Oct 1992 - Oct 2000

  Served as General Manager responsible for the operation of a 263-room, high-rise hotel with lounge and meeting space generating over $7M in total revenue on an annual basis. Prepared annual sales and marketing plans, including in-depth market segment analysis by day, competitive set analysis, economic outlook, future outlook, and sales action plans. Developed annual financial & capital budget and prepared P&L statement variance reports. Prepared monthly and quarterly sales and P&L reports for owners. Conducted meetings with Sales & Reservations Departments to review inventory status, rate structure, and booking pace Increased room revenue $4.4M (1992) to $5.6M (1995) through effective yield management and marketing techniques Achieved 100% flow-through to bottom line on increase in revenue over prior year; avg. rate highest in state of Georgia Received awards six consecutive years in Property Standards, Revenue Maximization, Profitability, and GM of the Year Recognized as one of five hotels nominated of 1.7K for Hotel of the Year Award at 1996 Days Inn National Conference Managed employee who won Top Service Award at 1995 Days Inn National Conference for Restaurant/Bar Category Provided leadership on Accounting Focus Group Committee to identify and provide solutions to accounting issues Acted as Member of Atlanta Hotel Council, GHTA, GA Days Alliance; served as Co-chair with the Atlanta Hotel Council Show less

• General Manager

  • Mar 1989 - Oct 1992

  Provided leadership as General Manager for 160-room, high-rise hotel, full-service restaurant with room service, lounge, and meeting/banquet facilities. Marketed property and controlled expenses resulting in first profitable year since 1982. Directed and motivated sales staff, resulting in driving increased contract & commercial accounts. Implemented new corporate travel program.



Days Inn Mangement Company (purchased by Tollman-Hundley Hotels)

• General Manager

  • Jun 1987 - Mar 1989

  Progressive operational roles in Florida and South Carolina. -General Manager, Days Inn Charleston Historic District, a 124 room hotel with full service restaurant and lounge and annual revenues of approximately $2.1 million. -General Manager, Days Inn Charleston Airport, a 149 room property with annual revenues of approximately $1.2 million. Progressive operational roles in Florida and South Carolina. -General Manager, Days Inn Charleston Historic District, a 124 room hotel with full service restaurant and lounge and annual revenues of approximately $2.1 million. -General Manager, Days Inn Charleston Airport, a 149 room property with annual revenues of approximately $1.2 million.