Manager Sales

Kona S. Sanders

**** ******* ****. ********* . ******** 20737

Cell: 301-***-****

***********@*****.***

P rofile

Goal driven, dependable professional accustomed to handling sensitive information and confidential

records with a high degree of integrity and accountability. Independently capable of creative and

h ighly effective decision making and problem solving. Proficient in accounting software and

familiarity in union and non-union work environments. Highly skilled in problem solving who readily

adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expectations. Experienced in managing multiple

t asks with great attention to detail while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.

K ey Skills

Office Skills: Office Management Spreadsheets/Reports Data Administration

Record Management Front Desk Reception Scheduling/Meeting Planning

Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PeopleSoft, WEB Time 10-Key Stroke

MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, A ttendance Enterprise OnQ Front Desk

Systems

MS Publisher Micros, RMS

P rofessional Experience

Centerplate/NBSE Washington Convention Center

Washington, DC 1/08 – 4/10

P ayroll M anager

Coordinated the payroll for 400+ employees and supervised the work of three HR/Administrative

i nterns; monitored, reviewed, and edited payroll for accuracy; research payroll records to identify and

resolve problems or inadequacies of payroll information regarding wages, personal time off, and

benefits; maintained accurate employee records of absentees and tardy daily; balanced leave at the end

of each month for quarterly benefit accruals ; reconciled and paid all voluntary and involuntary

deductions; ensured that payroll updates are timely and accurately prepared, verified accuracy of

payroll and made corrections and reconciliations as needed; review,transmitted and up-loaded payroll

for processing. Updated and polling of time clocks along with serving as main point of contact with

payroll software contractor. Answered telephones and substituted for accounting co-workers during

temporary absence. Calculated pension payments made by employer according to CBA, and submitted

pension invoice for payments. Recorded monthly accruals of vacation t ime. Enter union dues and

deductions according to Union Contract. Created t raining documents and conducted payroll training

sessions for management team. Coordinated and conducted new hire orientation with human

resources. Maintained and processed employee files and other employee documentation. Administer

eligibility notices to new hires and existing employees who experience a change in status. Completed

verification of wages or employment forms for current and former employees. Assisted human

resources in recruiting and interviewing process.

C apital H ilton

Washington, DC 10/06 - 10/07

Accounting Clerk/ C redit Assistant

H andled multifaceted clerical tasks and general administrative duties (e.g., data entry, filing, records

management and billing) while assisting the accounting team in accounts payables, payroll, and entry

of t ravel vouchers. Provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information requests;

screened and t ransferred calls. Established strong relationships with various departments to gain

support and effectively achieve results. Research & processed credit applications, prepared writ ten

credit-approval packages or denial correspondence. Assist with administrative & collection efforts;

M aintenance & administration of sales tax exemption verification process; Retrieval of invoice & check

copies.

Compass Group – Restaurant Associates

Washington, DC 5/04 - 08/06

Operations Manager and Assistant Controller

Managed a team of 20-30 employees; created schedules according to forecast and budget. Responsible

for hiring and training front of the house staff; which resulted in successful openings, and closing

p rocedures. Oversaw the daily operations of the cash room, account payables, and invoicing for group

sales. Successfully trained management and cashiers in cash room procedures. Assist general

manager in yearly budget process, monitored inventory and implemented cost control practices.

Accurately entered time sheets daily and processed payroll, deductions and garnishes weekly.

Administered open enrollment, amendments and maintained HR files. Compiled data for daily and

weekly financial reports such as payroll summaries, labor f lash, weekly sales snap shots, volume

t rends, weekly P & L statements and f lash report for GM, RVP, VP, and Group Controller .

Education

University of Maryland University College L argo, Maryland

M BA/MS in Project Management Cur rently

E nrolled

Johnson & Wales University Providence, Rhode

I sland

B.S. Food Marketing Graduate May, 2002

A.A.S. Culinary Arts G raduate M ay, 2000

Prince George’s Community College L argo, Maryland

Payroll Fundamental Certification

11/2008

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