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objective

 

seeking opportunity in accounting/bookkeeping where sharp financial acumen, attention to accuracy, and exceptional organizational strengths will provide and immediate and positive impact to a progressive organization.

 

education

 

accounting certification program c to commence january 2009, villanova university, villanova, pa

 

b. a. in economics (concentration in finance), rutgers university, new brunswick, nj, graduated 2002

 

professional experience

 

phoenix capital and investment llc, philadelphia, pa                                                                                      2008

loan officer

• leverage strong multi-tasking abilities to review client applications, obtain required documentation, determine optimum mortgage product/loan program for client needs, and manage qualification and origination.

 

village hospitality                                                                                                                               2001 to 2007

assistant general manager c holiday inn & ramada hotel and conference center, cortland, ny, 2004 to 2007

         served as acting general manager during gm s absence with accountability for full service, 150-room hotel; dramatically improved guest satisfaction score, and increased ranking in geogroup by 10 spaces.

         proactively partnered with sales department to maintain repeat accounts, define sales strategies and marketing opportunities, and launch efforts to maximize room revenues.

         exercised dynamic versatility in overseeing food and beverage department as needed, coordinating needs for meeting planners, steering quality assurance, and enforcing workplace safety.

         accurately and efficiently audited monthly inventory for rooms division.

 

general manager c travelodge hotel, philadelphia, pa, 2003 to 2004

         promoted to manage daily business operations, provide sales support, oversee guest services and satisfaction, and monitor reservation systems and rate management to maximize occupancy and revenues.

         applied excellent decision-making skills to hire, train, coach and supervise employees.

         conducted regular staff meetings and meticulously inspected guest rooms to ensure quality control.

         demonstrated exemplary attention to accuracy in purchasing and auditing inventory, reviewing and processing all accounting transactions, performing accounts receivable, reconciling cash accounts and performing monthly bank reconciliations.

         recorded daily income journal entries and conducted daily bank deposits.

 

front desk agent / front office manager c travelodge hotel, pottstown, pa, 2001 to 2002

         merged exemplary communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate smooth and efficient guest service/front desk operations.

         seamlessly collaborated with housekeeping department in monitoring and accurately coordinating room availability, providing top-notch guest service, and resolving complaints to ensure 100% satisfaction.

         prepared schedules for housekeepers and front desk agents and inputted reservations in software system.

 

training

 

wyndham / cendant: general manager training program

 

ihg: lead the changes (service culture training program); general manager training program

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an entry-level accounting capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

after an impressive career in the hotel management industry, i have decided to pursue opportunities in accounting and capitalize on my exemplary financial aptitude. i will be commencing an accounting certification program this january and am eager to share my extensive skills and abilities with your company. to complement these qualifications, i offer solid planning, forecasting, budgeting, purchasing, prioritization, and vendor relations skills which are essential in accounting.

 

as a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and initiative. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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