Gaurang D Patel
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Mckinney, TX 75070
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Objective : I wish to form a strong foundation of knowledge as a preparatory step towards research, and equip myself as a professional who is at the forefront of ushering in new generation technology.
Education :
Completed Bachelors in Commerce from Pune University in 2009
Completed Post Graduate Program in Finance from Pune University in May 2010
Achieved 4.60 GPA with distinction
Special Skills :
Computer skills: Proficient with MS Office
Language skills: English, Gujarati, Hindi & German
Excellent Organizational and Time Management skills
Self Motivator and strong Analysis Skills
Experience :
KPMG India: 2010-2011
Worked with KPMG India as an Analyst in the Forensic department for 18 months
Was Responsible for the Anti Money Laundering & Suspicious Activity Reporting for the mortgages with the client bank.
Was responsible for the verifications department with the employees background screening
Motel 6 Amarillo TX: 2012 March- 2012 August- Front Desk
Responsible for the functions of the Front Desk, Housekeeping and Maintenance Depts.
Prepared weekly hotel schedule and payroll entries
Responsible for Direct Bills, Accounts Receivable and Payable
Comfort Inn & Suites Denison TX : Sept 2012 – Sept 2014- Front Office Manager
Reviewed operations activities and results
Created annual property budgets and analyzed performance against budget to identify areas in which improvements can be made
Responsible for monthly P&L Statements, General Ledgers and Variance Reports
Set goals for the safety, sales and profitability of the property
Achieved a sales for near million dollar from the past owners performing sales at $8,00,000, with a 20% upside from previous owners
Reviewed and analyzed the monthly P&L statement
La Quinta Inn & Suites – Denison TX Sept 2014- Feb 2016
Operations Lead
Successfully oversaw all phases of renovations
Analyzed monthly P&L with detailed critique
Forecasted daily, weekly and monthly to accomplish budgeted revenues
Ranked in Top 50 La Quinta in 2015.
Implemented guest satisfaction program, allowing hotel to improve standards with scores over at 90%
Marketing for hotel events
Managed the change of ownership in February
Executive Inn & Suites- Fort Worth, TX Feb 2016- August 2017
General Manager
Full charge of 46 room interstate hotel
Hire, schedule, and process payroll for staff of 7 Associates
Full charge of ordering food and supplies, maintain inventories
Full charge of both accounts receivable and payable
Transferred to larger hotel in the more competitive Fort Worth Market
Full charge of rates & revenue management.