Barry R. Kershaw

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Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

724-***-****

ac492x@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

** ***** ** ********** ** Managed Food Service, including 15+ years of management experience within ARAMARK Corporation in both large and small accounts.

Fine dining background in catering, restaurants and private clubs.

Strong retail background, including experience with nationally branded concepts (Pizza Hut, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Subway).

Strong analytical abilities to achieve successful financial results working with limited resources. (reviewing all financial statements for accuracy)

Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, and accuracy for 11 locations throughout the campus (Sales, food, labor, direct costs).

Responsible for the day to day operations of all locations with, with a staff of 40 managers and supervisors. As well as 270 hourly employees

Responsible for a staff of 3 office personal, for reporting accurate financial information.

Proficient, in excel (vlookups, pivot tables, IF statements, etc.), word, office, time plus, scan plus, insight, ROM, MRS. Prima inventory system (basic and advanced), WASP, Prism, Inttact, Lawson, Blackbaud, NAV, Docuwere, and AX.

Attended “Targeted Selection” training for proper hiring procedures.

Attended Dale Carnegie training seminar.

Assisted in innovative marketing plans that resulted in increased annual voluntary meal plans by 120 members and voluntary flex plans by 18%.

Implemented a sales checks and balances in catering department to increase sales by $10,000 by reducing errors.

Identified successful opportunities for new retail locations.

Successful implementation of Java City coffee concept.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ERT April 2017 – November 2017

255 West Station Square Drive, Suite 220

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Consultant - Accountant

Preparing data for migration from AX and intacct to Oracle.

Verifying proper billing and A/R per contractual agreements

Restructuring revenue recognition

Heavy use of V-look ups and Pivot tables

Bolttech Mannings March 2017 – April 2017

501 Mosside Blvd

North Versailles, PA 15137

Consultant - Accountant

A/R reconciliation

Re applying A/R to proper invoices for largest client

Primarily using excel spread sheets to compare client A/P and Bolttech A/R

Heavy use of V-Lookups, Pivots and “if” statements

Propel Charter Schools February 2017- March 2017

3447 East Carson St.

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Consultant - Accountant

Money Market reconciliation

Bank account reconciliation

Student accounts posting

Additional assignments as assigned by Management

Mallet and Company January 2017-February 2017

51 Arch St. Ext.

Box 474

Carnegie, PA 15106

Consultant - Sr. Accountant

Temporary position

Responsible for true up all fixed assets in the G/L and balance sheet accounts for yearend close, and for revaluation due to company being purchased August 2016.

Set up new depreciation schedule to match new book values based on purchase of company

Verified vacation balances for salaried and union employees and made necessary payroll accrual balance adjustments

Produced sales quotes based on commodities futures, and gross margin.

End of year inventory and capitalization of projects

Processing A/P and A/R for yearend reconciliation

Other projects as assigned

EDMC March 2016-September 2016

210 Sixth Ave. Pittsburgh PA, 15222

Staff Accountant II

Responsible for Month-end Quarter-and Year-end inventory reconciliation for the Art institutes

Month end and Year-end reconciliation of South University campuses (including inventory and I pad reconciliation)

Verifying monthly Double Positive marketing expenditures and approving payment.

Verifying charges for on-line e-college accounts for all locations (Art Institutes, South University, Argosy University)

Month end and year end reconciliations for Brown Mackie Colleges (including unrecognized eBook revenue, and proper allocation of online college charges)

Reconciling student accounts and federal grants for Art institutes

Responsible for accruing for expenses as well as credit invoices for selected accounts.

Providing necessary information to year end auditors as well as back up for inventory accounting

Overall responsibility for inventory reconciliation for Brown Mackie College, South University, Art institutes, and Argosy University.

ASI – EDMC 2015-2016

Corporate office, 210 Sixth Ave. Pittsburgh PA, 15222 June 2015-March 2016

Inventory Accountant

Responsible for Month-end and Year-end inventory reconciliation for the Art institutes

Month end and Year-end reconciliation of South University campuses (including inventory and I pad reconciliation)

Verifying monthly marketing expenditures and approving payment.

Verifying charges for on-line e-college accounts for all locations (Art Institutes, South University, Argosy University)

Month end and year end reconciliations for Brown Mackie Colleges (including unrecognized ebook revenue, and proper allocation of online college charges)

Reconciling student accounts and federal grants for Art institutes

System One Holdings, LLC 2014-2015

Corporate office, 12 Federal St. Suite 202, Pittsburgh PA, 15282 Sept 2014-May 2015

Staff Accountant/Finance

Responsible for financial reporting to upper management on a weekly basis.

Developed system using intact reporting to balance to weekly flash report.

Responsible for weekly reporting to individual locations based on location needs.

Involved in making journal entries at end of month for accrued costs and revenue on a monthly basis.

Responsible for tracking of 401K program for accurate reporting.

Responsible for report on day sales outstanding to determine days to collection.

Additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Aramark Corporation 1998-2013

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA October 2009 –August 2013

Unit Controller/ District Controller

Responsible for the management of the Aramark/Duquesne University financial operations and accounting department.

Directly supervised office staff of 3 in various accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, and cash and banking

Responsible for reporting the financial results for 11 concepts on campus, as well as combining results together for the entire location.

As District Controller, responsible for results of 3 Aramark accounts – totaling 16 concepts and rolling them up as a district.

Direct and coordinate the location and District’s monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting process.

Responsible for planning, forecasting and reporting of location and Districts financial performance.

Supervised monthly, quarterly and annual reviews of financial information.

Perform accounting of clients' general ledger and income statements.

Involved in internal audits throughout the region.

Lead in implementing new reporting procedures and programs throughout the district

Involved in training in various locations throughout the region for reporting accuracy

Responsible for the analytical review of audit documents during the audit process.

Prepare and analyze financial statements.

Develop and maintain accounting policies and documentation.

Spot irregularities and inconsistencies in the financial statements.

Recruited, retained, and maintained high quality employees.

Responsible for the oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and transmitting information.

Responsible for the financial reporting of 16 locations throughout 3 different campuses

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA October 2000 – October 2009

Director of Operations

Responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 40 managers and supervisors as well as 240 hourly employees

Coordinate the locations monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting processes.

Work with senior staff on key decisions regarding pricing, sourcing and capitol strategies

Develop and recommend budgets. Authorize expenditures in accordance with budgets.

Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reviews of locations financial information.

Develop and maintain proper accounting policies and documentation.

Directly responsible for inventory valuation, cost control, and cost of goods sold

Responsible for the monthly financial close process.

Develop and maintain accounting policies and documentation.

Train team members and complete performance reviews.

Slippery Rock University 1998 - 2000

Director of Operations/Controller

Responsible for the day-to-day operations all food service retail outlets at the University

Manage annual budget, quarterly and monthly forecasting and reporting analysis.

Maintain appropriate internal controls for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal audit points.

Develop and recommend budgets. Authorize expenditures in accordance with budgets.

Directly responsible for inventory valuation, controls and COGS at distribution centers and stores.

Complete responsibility for physical inventory management including cycle counts and reconciliations.

Ensure adherence to documented inventory controls.

Directed a staff of nine managers and 175 hourly employees in a daily operation of a 2750 contract food service facility. Responsible for the financial accountability of the $4.8 million dollar account.

Sodexo USA 1989-1995

1997-1998

Sodexo U.S.A dba, Sodexo/Marriott 1997-1998

University of Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh, PA

Controller

Responsible for the financial aspects of a $17M account.

Completed weekly and monthly financial reports.

Monitored sales and marketing programs as to established goals.

Assisted and training new managers on Sodexo reporting procedures.

Aladdin Food Management Services 1995-1997

Point Park University

Associate Director

Responsible for managing the day-to-day, operations of retail food service outlets including the Point Café, C-store and vending.

including the direct management of customer service staff.

Responsible for preparing, analyzing and reporting on financial, operational and inventory information.

Managed inventory planning and replenishment of the company's 100,000sq-ft distribution center.

Implemented quality and productivity improvement programs and operating improvement initiatives.

Morrisons’ Hospitality Group, d.b.a. Sodexo U.S.A. 1989-1995

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Lincoln University, Lincoln, PA. Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. Marycrest College, Davenport, IA.

Retail operations Manager, Associate Director, Food Service Director

Responsible for various locations for all aspects of the operations: including cash operations, profit/loss statements, menu planning, purchasing and staffing.

Responsible for branded concept operations, including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Subway, Burger King, and KFC.

Mountain Jacks Restaurants, d.b.a Paragon Restaurant Group. 1985-1989

Warren MI, Beachwood OH, Elyria OH, and Akron OH.

Assistant Manager, General Manager

Responsible for a staff of fifty people.

Responsible for all aspects of sales building, through marketing and advertising

All aspects of cost control, including food labor and direct costs

Customer satisfaction

Food preparation standards.

Stouffers Restaurants, Pier W, and Pier East/Vernons. Cleveland, OH 1983-1985

Assistant manager

Responsible for a staff of 60

responsible for proper standards of service in a full service restaurant, per company policy

bar cost control

Recipe adherence

Marriott Hotels- Washington DC. 1981-1983

Production Manager

Responsible for food preparation for 6 outlets within the hotel.

Responsible for quality and production of food in a hotel environment,

Ordering receiving and quality control

Catering responsibilities,

All aspects of food service in the hotel, and cost control accountability

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Management – Concentration in Hotel/Restaurant Management

James Madison University, 1981

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