DARRYL LYNN BRYAN
East Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting and Administrative Professional with extensive experience supporting restaurant, hospitality, service, and small-business operations. Proven background in accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, vendor management, POS reconciliation, and operational support. Highly organized, reliable, and effective in fast-paced environments. Brings added value through a strong creative and marketing background.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant & Administrative Assistant
Pub 447
East Stroudsburg, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Manage restaurant accounts payable and receivable, including food, beverage, liquor, and service vendors
- Process restaurant payroll, including timecards, tip reporting, adjustments, and payroll inquiries
- Reconcile daily sales reports, POS summaries, and bank deposits
- Maintain financial records supporting front-of-house and back-of-house operations
- Assist ownership with budgeting, food and beverage cost tracking, and expense control
- Monitor vendor invoices, pricing, and payment schedules to support cash flow
- Support menu costing, specials tracking, and operational reporting
- Provide administrative support including scheduling, employee documentation, and vendor communications
- Serve as liaison between ownership, kitchen staff, bartenders, servers, and vendors
- Ensure compliance with restaurant labor, payroll, and financial recordkeeping requirements
Administrative Assistant / Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
SWAT Pest Control
Red Bank, NJ
01.2021 - Current
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, payments, and recordkeeping
- Maintain financial records by imaging and organizing invoices, debits, and credits
- Streamline payables and receivables through efficient systems and software tools
- Improve bookkeeping accuracy and productivity through process improvements
- Maintain organized filing systems to support audits and financial reviews
- Create daily job logs and track technician locations and schedules
- Design social media content, logos, uniforms, and advertising materials
Director / Independent Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay
East Stroudsburg, PA
01.2014 - Current
- Cultivate and lead high-performing teams through mentorship and leadership development
- Implement strategic initiatives to enhance market positioning and sales performance
- Educate consumers on product features through in-person and online engagement
- Execute creative merchandising strategies to showcase products effectively
- Ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of retail orders
- Increase revenue through upselling services and retail products
Owner / Creative Graphic Designer / Photographer
Creative Armory / Paint Armory / Photo Armory
East Stroudsburg, PA
01.2006 - Current
- Design logos, branding, and marketing materials for startups and small businesses
- Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
- Develop visual content for social media campaigns to increase engagement
- Provide creative direction for photo shoots aligned with brand vision
- Design print materials including brochures, banners, signage, and advertisements
- Capture and edit high-quality photographs for print and digital use
- Utilize advanced lighting, composition, and editing techniques
- Develop lesson plans and instruct clients in multiple art mediums and techniques
PTO Treasurer / Vice President
East Stroudsburg South School District
East Stroudsburg, PA
01.2009 - 07.2023
- Managed annual budgets and ensured accurate financial reporting
- Improved cash flow through timely invoicing, collections, and payment processing
- Reduced expenses through vendor negotiations and process improvements
- Prepared monthly financial reports for board review and decision-making
- Ensured compliance with tax laws and financial regulations
- Automated routine financial tasks to improve efficiency
- Mentored successor treasurers to ensure continuity
- Collaborated with board members on strategic fundraising initiatives
Waitstaff / Trainer
Pocono Brewing Company
Swiftwater, PA
Manager (Restaurant, Club & Banquet Room)
Urban Word Cafe / Conduit / Trenton Makes
Trenton, NJ
Waitstaff / Trainer
Old Man Rafferty's
Hillsborough, NJ
Waitstaff / Trainer
O'Connor's Beef and Chowder House
Warren, NJ
Promotions & Street Team Management (Tunnel & Exit Nightclub)
NYCE Productions
New York, NY
Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable / Payroll
Bohler Engineering
Warren, NJ
Education
AAS - Graphic Design, Media Design
Gibbs College
Piscataway, NJMusic Promotions
New School University
New York City, NYAAS - Advertising, Criminal Justice
Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan, NJAAS - Media Arts & Design
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJSkills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Processing
- Timekeeping
- Restaurant Operations
- Hospitality Operations
- POS Reconciliation
- Budget Tracking
- Cost Control
- Vendor Relations
- Customer Relations
- Administrative Management
- Office Management
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Pages
- Microsoft Publisher
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media Administration
- Social Media Marketing
Timeline
Accountant & Administrative Assistant
Pub 447
05.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant / Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
SWAT Pest Control
01.2021 - Current
Director / Independent Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay
01.2014 - Current
PTO Treasurer / Vice President
East Stroudsburg South School District
01.2009 - 07.2023
Owner / Creative Graphic Designer / Photographer
Creative Armory / Paint Armory / Photo Armory
01.2006 - Current
Waitstaff / Trainer
Pocono Brewing Company
Manager (Restaurant, Club & Banquet Room)
Urban Word Cafe / Conduit / Trenton Makes
Waitstaff / Trainer
Old Man Rafferty's
Waitstaff / Trainer
O'Connor's Beef and Chowder House
Promotions & Street Team Management (Tunnel & Exit Nightclub)
NYCE Productions
Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable / Payroll
Bohler Engineering
AAS - Graphic Design, Media Design
Gibbs College
Music Promotions
New School University
AAS - Advertising, Criminal Justice
Raritan Valley Community College
AAS - Media Arts & Design
Middlesex County College