Experience

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  Kings Island

  • Area Manager, Cash Control & Revenue Audit

    • Apr 2013 - Present

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  Kings Island, Merchandise Division

  • Merchandise, Area Manager

    • Feb 2009 - Present

    Directly responsible for Merchandise Warehouse and Inventory Control operation. Manager of 12 associates in various capacities within the department.Responsible for payroll, monthly/ yearly budgets, purchasing, receiving, accurate inventories Developed handbook for department

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  Kings Island

  • Operations Coordinator

    • May 2007 - Feb 2009

    Responsible for preparing Division financial reports and purchase ordersCoordinated staffing schedules, meetings and handling guest complaintsResponsible for Lost and Found department. Developed numerous policy changes resulting in positive feedback from park guests and fellow associates.

  • Accounts Payable Coordinator

    • May 2006 - May 2007

    Responsible for payment of numerous vendor accounts. When discrepancies arose, worked with vendor and department manager to correct issues.Worked closely with departments within the organization to make certain all invoices and monthly statements were accurate.

  • Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Park Operations

    • Nov 1993 - May 2006

    Assisted the Vice President in the daily operation of Admissions, Park Services, Security, Entertainment, Fire & Safety, and RidesDeveloped and implemented season pass database. Supervised a team of data entry clerks to ensure timely and accurate data was entered into database for park mailings, emails, etc.Assisted Capital Improvement Manager in the tracking of CapX expenditures to avoid overages on projects.Responsible for tracking monthly expenditures and preparing reprojections of budgets for Park Operations division.Key SkillsOffice ManagementSpreadsheet & Database CreationAccounts PayableBookkeeping & PayrollStaff Development & TrainingMeeting & Event PlanningInventory ManagementExpense Reduction

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  Kings Island, Wild Animal Habitat

  • Secretary/Operations Coordinator

    • 1976 - 1993