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Dawn Stewart

Valparaiso,IN

Summary

Dynamic manager and specialist in A/R, collections in Fortune 500 companies, with proven expertise, excelling in budget management and effective communication. Achieved operational excellence through meticulous cash reconciliation and employee retention strategies, fostering a collaborative team environment. Recognized for enhancing service flow and optimizing seating arrangements in high-pressure settings.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
Valparaiso & Mishawaka, Indiana
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed daily restaurant operations ensuring smooth service flow.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.

Host, Food Runner, QA Specialist

Chilis's Bar and Grill
Valparaiso, Indiana
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Welcomed guests and managed seating arrangements in a busy dining environment.
  • Managed reservation system, optimizing seating for peak hours efficiently.
  • Delivered food promptly to tables in high-volume restaurant setting.
  • Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant operations and procedures.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

A/R Analyst, Collections Specialist

Akzo Nobel Coatings
Matteson, Illinois
  • Processed customer invoices and maintained accurate records in the accounting system.
  • Communicated with clients to resolve payment discrepancies and answer inquiries.
  • Prepared reports on accounts receivable status for review by senior staff members.
  • Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
  • Assisted in month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial reports.
  • Managed customer records using internal database systems.
  • Developed relationships with external vendors for collection purposes.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
01-1986

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Cash reconciliation
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Employee schedule management
  • Employee retention

Certification

  • IN Alcohol License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
06.2024 - 08.2025

Host, Food Runner, QA Specialist

Chilis's Bar and Grill
08.2022 - 06.2025

A/R Analyst, Collections Specialist

Akzo Nobel Coatings

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Prairie State College

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