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   AMFIREBAUGH   (Job seeker)         
 
VP, DIRECTOR, REGIONAL, MANAGER

male
46 years old
MIAMI, Florida
United States

Salary: 90000 USD/Yearly
Education: vocational
Relocate: Yes
Areas of Expertise: accounting/finance, admin/office, business/mgmt


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Proactive Entrepreneurial Executive Manager with an exceptional hospitality record. Albert Mathis Firebaugh IV19800 Sw 180th Avenue #99Miami, FL 33187(786) 573-9364AMFIREBAUGH@GMAIL.COM

OBJECTIVE

To further my leadership role with a knowledgeable hands on approach and long-term commitment in the Hospitality Industry. To successfully coach a team through example to achieve record-breaking successes. To increase the net worth by increasing ADR, REVPAR and customer satisfaction levels while increasing the bottom line. To exercise professional future based decisions in employee relations and discipline. To become an asset with an organization that will recognize and utilize my abilities while offering opportunities for growth.

EXPERIENCE

04/2001 – Present Best Western, Florida City, FLGeneral Manager/Comptroller with complete financial responsibility from budget to balance sheet. Personally created current budget, payroll, checkbooks, general ledger, trial balance, profit & loss and balance sheet in Microsoft Excel. HR and Benefits Administrator. 11/1995 – 04/2001 Days Inn Eastgate, Kissimmee, FLGeneral Manager/Asst. to VP responsible for full service hotel operations. Achieved record CRS contributions. Recovered F&B operations from a failed lease and created a profit center. Authored and implemented comprehensive policies, forms and systems for accounting, statistical reporting, payroll, sales and staff support for ownership of 20 plus properties. 09/1995 – 11/1995 Ramada Inn, Orlando, FLGeneral Manager responsible for stabilizing employee relations while still searching for a permanent position. Planned and began refurbishment. Assumed 280K audit and achieved a no change audit imposed by the Florida Department of Revenue. Created an elegant atmosphere for continental breakfast resulting in an increase in sales and superior customer satisfaction. 04/1994 – 11/1995 Innovative Marketing Awareness, Orlando, FLOwner responsible for recruiting, training and motivating over four hundred independent sales representatives to convert residential and commercial entities to AT&T SDN. Offered complete computing and telecommunications solutions. Provided outstanding customer service levels during purchase, conversion, repair and support of all systems. 12/1984 – 6/1994 Super 8 Motels, Orlando, FLGeneral Manager/Comptroller with complete financial responsibility from budget to balance sheet. Vice President of Operations for Parent Corporation with absentee owner. Maintained Orlando location as main office for various other locations and types of establishments. Interviewed by Super 8 Motels, Inc. for internal and national publications. Received various awards for accomplishments. Achieved a no change audit imposed by IRS.
Albert Mathis Firebaugh IV 05/1984 – 10/1986 Deco Purchasing, Helmsley and Harley Hotels, Inc. Maitland, FLPurchasing Manager over small group responsible for purchasing building materials for nationwide conglomerate. Created and implemented nationwide electronic purchasing catalog. Accounting, Order audit, supplier relations and accounts payable. 12/1980 – 5/1984 Days Inn of America Inc., Orlando, FLInternal Auditor responsible for reduced theft, uncovered policy flaws, instrumental in streamlining audit process, troubleshooter. Traveled between various locations updating, training, reporting and learning.

EDUCATION

08/1999 Safety and the Supervisor, Lake Buena Vista, FLCertification course provided by Wausau Insurance Agency.07/1998 Effective Management, Tampa, FL.Certification course provided by the Days Inn Learning Center. 05/1998 Hospitality Management Training, Knoxville , TNCertification course provided by Cendant Corporation. 12/1987 Hospitality Management Training, Aberdeen , SDCertification course provided by Super 8 Motels, Inc.04/1986 University of Central Florida, Orlando, FLAudited various courses in purchasing, hotel management and related studies.

SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

I am a seasoned entrepreneur with clear leadership. Recruiting, training and motivating through personal example. Employee relations. Superior customer service. MS-Dos, Windows, Unix, Xenix, Lotus123, Real World Accounting, Cougar Accounting, Office, Outlook, Internet, various Property Management Systems and various software development programs. Complete understanding of accounting practices from forecasting to taxation. Authored, implemented and supported complete accounting programs, statistical reporting, policy, Human Resources and related manuals with forms. Awarded Super 8 Motels Inc. coveted Award of Excellence for QA. Awarded Super 8 Motels Inc. Golden Pineapple Award for superior service. Interviewed for national publication. Recognized by Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau and local news as a leader in service for the lodging industry. Completed conversions, acquisitions, training and no change audits. Reduced operating costs, maintained Superior customer service and increased the bottom line.

REFERENCES

Jack Raymond, Harris Corporation, Government Sales (321) 727-1076 Andrew Faulkner, Florida Business Equipment, Owner (407) 339-6604 Angela Davis, Hospitality Manager (954) 493-7438Chuck Pena, Security Management, Inc., Branch Manager (786) 402-4622

HOBBIES AND AFFILIATIONS

Bass Fishing, Golfing, Elected Chief of local Young Christian Association’s Indian Princesses, Boy Scouts of America, Auto Racing, Gardening, Junior Achievement, Future Business Leaders of America, Distributive Education Clubs of America and Computing. Additional information and examples of achievements available upon request.








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