DONA KUNKEL
Nashville
Summary
Skilled payroll professional with extensive expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and benefits administration. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution. Adept at utilizing payroll software and providing strategic payroll solutions. Dependable and resourceful, fostering results-driven environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll/AP Specialist
NHC HealthCare
Franklin, TN
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, contributing to a streamlined and timely financial reporting process.
- Reconciled vendor statements to maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding balances, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing automation tools and reducing manual entry errors.
- Supported cash forecasting efforts by providing timely information on upcoming payment obligations, aiding in effective cash management strategies.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Partnered with benefits administration team to integrate benefit deductions into the payroll system seamlessly.
- Implemented time-saving procedures for handling garnishments and deductions, reducing processing errors and improving efficiency.
- Managed payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Reviewed time records for [Number] employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Developed comprehensive payroll reports for management review, aiding informed decision-making processes.
Barista
Starbucks
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency
Event Manager
HBC Event Services
06.2021 - Current
- Manage administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and post-event reporting for up to 20 events simultaneously
- Interview clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine event timelines
- Oversee preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs
- Promoted adherence to client-event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of entire production lifecycle from concept to execution
- Established client retention by accurately organizing and executing events.
Catering Sales Manager
Chartwell Hospitality, Hilton Franklin Cool Springs
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Exceeded quarterly sales goals and hotel’s catering budget by over 50% for 6 consecutive quarters
- Responsible for development, planning, execution and success of 7 to 10 events weekly
- Solicits, negotiates and books new and repeat clients using multiple channels, such as social media, outside calls, and prospecting
- Manages all aspects of written sales agreement and monitors contractual agreements pertaining to meeting space, food and beverage and special concessions
- Ensured operations team was prepared for all events by creating and communicating all details on event schedules, event orders, diagrams and event resumes
Outlet Manager
Janko Hospitality, Chicago Marriott
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Built talented and valuable team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness for team of 50+ employees
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for multiple departments employees
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off correcting errors to resolve discrepancies
- Managed department’s invoice reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
North Central College
Naperville, ILSkills
- Project Oversight
- Managing Live Events
- Client Meetings
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Vendor Performance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Reporting Analytics
- Budget Development
- P&L Responsibility
- Training and Development
Certification
Manager of the Quarter at the Chicago Marriott Naperville for Q2 2017, Associate of the Month at the Chicago Marriott Naperville for September 2014, Engaging Hearts and Minds, Supervisor Spirit Training – Phases One and Two, Peer Review Panel, Children’s Miracle Network Committee, CPR Certified, ServSafe and BASSET Certified, TABC Certified
Timeline
Payroll/AP Specialist
NHC HealthCare
10.2024 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
08.2022 - Current
Event Manager
HBC Event Services
06.2021 - Current
Catering Sales Manager
Chartwell Hospitality, Hilton Franklin Cool Springs
07.2018 - 03.2020
Outlet Manager
Janko Hospitality, Chicago Marriott
02.2013 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
North Central College
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