TARA SPENCER
**** ******** **** **, *********, PA 18822 ****.*********@*****.*** 520-***-****
Professional Work Experience
Accounting Manager: Interstate Hotels & Resorts – TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, La Posada Lodge & Casitas, Gringo Grill
January 2016 – March 2017; Tucson, AZ
Establish key policies and implement strategies to ensure accounting discrepancies do not transpire increasing internal control measures and efficiency
Synthesize data & reconcile complex incongruities within the general ledger in days that had been in limbo for over a year
Duties: Prepare monthly financial statements, Payroll, Prepare annual Budget, Internal Controls, Cash handling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, System maintenance
General Manager: TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tucson
February 2015 – April 2017; Tucson, AZ
Collaborate with team in exceeding sales expectations and establish rapport with guests to ensure repeat patronage and maximize guest satisfaction
Duties: Optimize profits by controlling labor costs and expenses, Provide leadership & strategies to drive successful results, maximize productivity, & ensure efficiency
Front Office Manager: TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Rim Hospitality/IHR
May 2012 – January 2016; Tucson, AZ
Aggressively grew OSAT rates to finish nearly 5 points above brand benchmark, ranked in top 80 of all TPS hotels (up from 208/212)
Expand computer skill-set: Microsoft Office applications, FOSSE, ChoiceAdvantage, OnQ, IHR1, ADP Timesaver, Dollars on the Net Shift4, MarketBasket, TripAdvisor, AmCheck, Outlook, Google apps
Duties: Manage hotel and front desk operations, monitor & improve guest satisfaction, customer service, began as Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor promoted into FOM position
Real Estate Investor, President/Owner: Pyramid Ventures Management
Apr. 2012 – current; Tucson, AZ
Duties: Asset management, property management, bookkeeping, real estate analyses and transactions
Education
Moravian College May 2011; Bethlehem, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Spanish
Skill-Set Highlights
Team Leadership & Development
Financial Analysis
Cost Control / Profit Optimization
Customer Service
Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving
Time Management/Deadlines
Real Estate Investments
P&L responsibilities