Keith Gulling
Canton, OH *****
*************@*****.***
Highly motivated Host/Banquet set-up manager with extensive customer service experience. Manager with a track record of making clients and guests feel welcomed, outstanding hospitality skills and elevating company profiles. Recognized for possessing a strong passion for continuing excellent communication skills and working closely with clients and guests. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Host/Banquet Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel - Canton, OH
June 2013 to October 2019
• Greeted and seated guests to immediately engage each customer and build a positive experience
• Crossed trained employees to overcome potential workflow issues
• Conducted inventory checks and restock supplies as needed
• Inspect restaurant for cleanliness and workflow issues
• Set-up banquet rooms/filled is as a server when needed Payroll Manager/HR Assistant, Assisted CEO
Your Independence Inc - Akron, OH
February 2010 to April 2011
• Processed bi-weekly payroll for over 100 employees
• Filed bi-weekly, quarterly and year end tax reports, W-2's
• Worked closely with HR Manager
Kitchen Manager/Banquet set-up/Inventory
LunchStat/Dishes by Design - Canton, OH
September 2004 to October 2009
• Preparation of food for inhouse and outside catering events
• Kept food costs in line by minimizing waste and controlling the portion on each dish
• Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and hardware
• Filled in as a server when needed
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Alliance Woman's Club - Alliance, OH
April 2003 to July 2004
• Preparation and presentation of food
• Banquet set-up
• Server, dishwasher
Income Tax Auditor
City of North Canton - North Canton, OH
June 1999 to July 2002
• Audited local income taxes returns (individual and businesses)
• Assisted Finance Director in resolving tax issues
• Heavy customer service
• Cash receipts, daily bank deposits, processing customer statements Payroll Administrator
Smyth Business Systems, Inc - North Canton, OH
September 1979 to April 1999
• Processed bi-weekly payroll for over 110 employees in three states
• Filed monthly, quarterly and year end reports (city, state and federal), processed
• year-end W-2's
• Completed updates of payroll files and employee files
• Processed Accounts Payable invoices for payment and heavy reconciliation Education
Some college in Accounting
Stark Technical College
June 1977 to March 1979
High School Diploma in Preparing for college
Louisville Senior High - Louisville, OH
September 1974 to June 1977
Skills
• Heavy customer service
• Accounting
• Payroll
• Microsoft Excel and Wordperfect (10+ years)
• Banquet Experience
• Kitchen Management Experience
• General Ledger Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Account Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable