Manager Assistant

BRIAN J. LAFATA

**** ******* ***** ***** *****, IN 47802 812-***-**** *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: A dynamic, career minded individual seeking a position where I can utilize my business and financial management background.

EDUCATION:

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

2010-2011

Master’s of Business Administration

2004-2009

Bachelor’s of Science-Accounting

Minors: Forensic Accounting, Management Information Systems

EXPERIENCE:

Sports Plus of Terre Haute, dba. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Terre Haute, IN

February, 2006 – August, 2009, April, 2010 – Present

Manager

• Directly responsible for all daily operations and profitability of a Casual Dining Restaurant

• Quickly promoted from Server to Restaurant Manager

• Designed forecasting strategies which led to a reduction of labor costs by 5% during 1st year as manager

• Increased early morning “To Go” sales by 30% in 18 months

• Developed inventory forecasting and tracking system resulting in a reduction of daily inventory by 15%

• Analyzed P&L statements to develop annual business plans and staff performance objectives

• Negotiated contract terms, conditions and performance rebates with suppliers

• Created & executed innovative marketing programs to increase customer count and average ticket amount

• Lead, train and evaluate the performance levels of 30 associates

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Indianapolis, IN

August, 2009-March, 2010

Reconciliation Specialist

• Performed daily ATM deposit reconciliations

• Earned accountability of 10 high volume states after 1 month of employment

• Resolved imbalances to ensure customer accounts were 100% accurate

• Created weekly and monthly activity reports regarding discrepancy resolutions

Kemper CPA Group, Terre Haute, IN

February, 2009 – April, 2009

Intern

• Prepared and managed tax returns for a client base of 25 individuals

• Organized and calculated amounts on tax related documents from clients

• Recorded tax related documents into computer using the latest tax software

Merrill Lynch, Terre Haute, IN

July, 2008 – August, 2008

Intern

• Researched and analyzed client’s portfolios for diversity trends and risk tolerance levels

• Created database designed to evaluate the variable diversity of customer’s portfolios

• Assisted in the prospecting of new clients

Terre Haute South Vigo High School Boys Basketball, Terre Haute, IN

2005 – 2009

Summer Camp Counselor

November – February 2004-2005, 2005-2006

Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach- Freshman Team,

Sarah Scott Middle School Boys’ Basketball, Terre Haute, IN

November – February 2006-2007, 2007-2008

Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach- 6th & 7th Grade

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