Gaylene Wendle
*** ***** **** ****** - ******, WI 54016 - 715-***-****
*******@*******-*******.***
PROFILE
. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success
. 20 years' management and HR experience with focus hotel
. 24 years' accounting experience in hotel and tax company
. Track record of increasing sales and growing bottom line
. Consistently ran a GOP of over 50%
. Bachelor of Business Administration
. PC literate with working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Windows XP, and
Internet
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MANAGEMENT
. Directed a staff of 23 team members in a hospitality environment
. Hired, fired, trained, disciplined and evaluated as many as 25
employees throughout career
. Created employee incentive, development, and task-monitoring programs
. Prepared annual budget development; assumed accountability for hotel's
P&L
. Oversaw ordering, scheduling, and inventory levels
. Ensured customer satisfaction by inspiring and leading a knowledgeable
and courteous staff
ACCOUNTING SKILLS
. Accounts receivable and accounts payable
. Invoicing and monthly statements
. General ledger management
. Journal entries and accruals
. Budget administration
. Successfully completed monthly P&L
. Prepared state sales tax return
. Year end 1099's
HUMAN RESOURCE SKILLS
. Managed employee benefits
. Prepared semi-monthly payroll
. Recruited team members via in-house job postings and advertising
campaigns
. Updated training manuals; coordinated and oversaw internal training
courses
. Maintained knowledge of changing labor and safety regulations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SIERRA SUITES, Sierra Vista, AZ, General Manager
1990 - 2010
MOUNTAIN VIEW INN, Sierra Vista, AZ, Controller
1988 - 1990
RIGGSBY ENTERPRISES, Sierra Vista, AZ, Office Manager/Bookkeeper
1986 - 1988
EDUCATION
BS; in Business, CHADWICK UNIVERSITY, Birmingham, AL
1994