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SUSANNE BLACKBURN

Lebanon

Summary

Dedicated and skilled professional with a versatile skill set developed through academic achievement and work experience. Excels in resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions and improvements proven to increase efficiency, client satisfaction and the bottom line. Hardworking and resourceful with attention to detail and an organized nature. Utilizes advanced analytical skills to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Lead

Kroger
03.2018 - Current
  • Coached junior team members on accounting principles, enhancing their skills and overall knowledge base.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to provide necessary documentation, ensuring a smooth and timely audit process.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Handled month-end and year-end closing duties looking for variances in dollars and product.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

Bartender Server, Barista, Banquet Cashier

Davidson Hotel Group - Marriott Of Franklin Cool Springs
06.2015 - Current
  • Maintains accuracy and efficiency when processing sales transactions.
  • Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
  • Trains new team members with positive reinforcement and respect, using encouraging coaching.
  • Conducts successful cash audits at the end of each shift.
  • Handles cash, credit, and debit cards providing correct change in payment transactions.
  • Manages strict beverage control to minimize waste.
  • Banquet cashier and bartender
  • Ensures superior service and efficiency at all times.

Bartender/Server

InterContinental Hotel Group - Holiday Inn Nashville Airport
10.1994 - 02.2015

Additional Experience as Bartender/Server at Intercontinental Hotel's Group References Available Upon Request


Education

Bachelor - Business Administration - Accounting

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
01.2018

Associate of Science - University Studies

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
01.2013

Skills

  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • General ledger management
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Critical reasoning
  • Decision-making
  • Cost flow accounting
  • Report and document preparation
  • Excel/Spreadsheet
  • PowerPoint/Word
  • Business Law
  • Records management
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Accounting Lead

Kroger
03.2018 - Current

Bartender Server, Barista, Banquet Cashier

Davidson Hotel Group - Marriott Of Franklin Cool Springs
06.2015 - Current

Bartender/Server

InterContinental Hotel Group - Holiday Inn Nashville Airport
10.1994 - 02.2015

Associate of Science - University Studies

Volunteer State Community College

Bachelor - Business Administration - Accounting

Middle Tennessee State University
SUSANNE BLACKBURN