Joshua Gause
Savannah,GA
Summary
Committed professional with a firm grasp on the relationship between real-time operational decision making and how those affect financial statements. Gaining the experience of leading a team of over 60 employees and driving revenue growth of 5.8 million, combined with the education of the University of Mississippi's finance program, provides me with a unique skillset that will carry over into the accounting industry. The interpersonal and meticulous approach to clients and employees I have honed over my career will be advantageous in being competitive within a company that seeks reliable and divergent thinkers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Neighborhood Dining Group
Savannah, GA
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to our management team that ensured an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the business, leading to a turnover rate 20% below industry average
- Conducted monthly meetings with our management team to review progress of established goals and timelines
- Analyzed past financial performance to project and submit our yearly Profit and Loss Statements for review approval
- Audited all Purchasing Accounts, Payroll and Revenue monthly before submitting our EOM financial statements to the Executive Team
Manager
Neighborhood Dining Group
Greenville, SC
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Continued to perform all responsibilities of Financial Administrator
- Directed operations to ensure guest advocacy and satisfaction was consistently delivered and prioritized
- Facilitated daily team meetings to discuss issues, service standards and collaboration
- Implemented XtraChef, an AI inventory platform, improving the accuracy and timeliness of Inventory Management, Purchasing and Costing
Financial Administrator
Neighborhood Dining Group
Greenville, South Carolina
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Performed account reconciliations and resolved discrepancies
- Reviewed and modified operational expenditures to improve Controllable Expenses by over 6%
- Managed relationships with all purveyors to ensure accuracy with Accounts Payable
- Audited Inventory Management Systems to reduce Cost of Goods Sold by 4%
Education
BA in Managerial Finance -
University of Mississippi
12.2017
Skills
- Sales and Budget Forecasting
- Leadership
- Cost Reductions
- Data Analysis
- P&L Management
- Program Implementation
- Guest Advocacy
Timeline
General Manager
Neighborhood Dining Group
03.2022 - 01.2024
Manager
Neighborhood Dining Group
12.2018 - 03.2022
Financial Administrator
Neighborhood Dining Group
02.2018 - 12.2018
BA in Managerial Finance -
University of Mississippi
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