JOHN MARK POWELL
**** ***** ******* ***** ■ Johns Island, SC 29455 ■ 843-***-**** ■ *************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
An Accountant position that will utilize my accounting knowledge and management expertise
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Highly effective business professional with excellent accounting, operations management, and problem solving skills
• Natural motivator and leader with a strong work ethic
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail to achieve accuracy and generate financial reports
• Skilled in using Windows Vista, Microsoft Office (Word, Access, & Excel), and QuickBooks
EDUCATION
Trident Technical College - Charleston, SC
Associate of Science in Accounting/Certificate in Bookkeeping/Certificate of Professional Accountancy, December 2011, GPA: 3.5/4.0
College of Charleston - Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Arts in English, December 1999
WORK EXPERIENCE
Woody’s Pizzeria, Folly Beach, SC April 2008 – Present
Restaurant Manager
• Supervise shift operations in the areas of staff management, customer relations, and facility operations
• Train and monitor new wait and kitchen staff
• Audit, organize, and total daily sales for sales reports and insure security of monies and financial transactions
The Griffon, Charleston, SC June 1999 – March 2008
Restaurant Manager (July 2001 – March 2008)
• Supervised shift operations including inventory management, food preparation, and customer service relations
• Oversaw cash handling and check/credit policies and procedures
• Responsible for training staff and the totaling of daily sales
Head Cook (June 1999 – June 2001)
• Supervised all kitchen operations, including quality and sanitation practices
• Conducted weekly inventory and coordinated with vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing of food
Church Street Inn, Charleston, SC March 2000 – October 2000
Night Clerk/Bookkeeper
• Responsible for the totaling of daily sales transactions and guest registrations