Julie A. Kramer

• Oversaw all financial activities to uphold operational integrity of hotel.
• Managed daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with established SOPs and regulations.
• Directed payroll processing and human resources functions to enhance staff efficiency.
• Contributed to strategic and operational decision-making as part of executive leadership team.
• Implemented effective cash management practices.
• Implemented internal controls to enhance financial accuracy and integrity.

Supervised operations for Ground Round Grill & Bars in Vermont and New York, Lindsey's Cafe and Banquet Facility, Dinah J's Bar and Best Western Plus hotel.

Oversaw the fiscal and management operations of the company. Accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations. Developed collaborative relationships with management teams while maintaining a culture consistent with core values of respect, integrity, teamwork, dedication and positive attitude. Achieve profit, sales and customer satisfaction goals by developing and implementing strategic plans.

Chief Financial Officer:

• Direct financial activities of the company.
• Prepared and summarized financial reports, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Conducted thorough audits to verify adherence to internal policies and accounting standards.
• Processed tax-related documents, collaborating with an external CPA firm.
• Worked cross-functionally to gather financial data, supporting various operational departments.
• Prepared budget formulation and oversight, contributing to strategic financial planning.
• Analyze expenses to identify potential savings, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with management to develop financial forecasts and performance metrics.
• Established corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies for the company.
• Developed and oversaw the accounting, payroll, and human resources departments. Analyzing weekly reports for all areas.
• Trained new accounting staff on the Sage Accounting System.

COO and General Manager - Best Western Plus:

Oversee all aspects of the 126-hotel-room operation, including guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, team building, and staff development. Responsible for all phases of hotel management, including sales and marketing, human resources, and budgeting/forecasting. Empowering managers and staff to provide superior customer care to guests, associates and other visitors.

• Set tools and objectives for all departments, and manage and direct all operations.
• Devised and planned all capital expenditures, annual budgets, and forecasts; oversaw all volume and profit objectives, P&L, and operational strategies.
• Meet budgeted goals with a heavy focus on RevPAR and ADR.
• Oversaw the installation of a new Property Management System, Visual Matrix.
• Create new programs in response to market conditions to enhance revenue.
• Established significant training programs for each department, resulting in increased guest satisfaction.
• Implement policies to protect financial assets as well as protecting safety of guests and employees.
• Oversaw several PIPs, along with the budgeting and tracking thereof.

Financial Management of numerous businesses/corporations to include a hotel. Responsible for implementation and oversight of all accounting policies and procedures.Oversee all accounts receivables, payables, payroll, and tax returns.. Responsible for compiling and preparing all monthly financial statements.

Functioning as both Accountant and Fiscal Manager, directly responsible for all accounting/fiscal policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring that all State and Federal regulations were implement and adhered to. Supervise and perform various aspects of accounting to include: compiling financial reports, oversee cash journal, bi-weekly payrolls and leave time for over 175 employees. Supervise direct accounting staff. Member of overall Management Team at DSS, aiding in decision making for agency as whole.

• Converted agency from manual procedures to computerized accounting system. Assisted network engineer in designing accounting program.
• Responsible for audits and compliance.
• Develop and manage annual county budget in excess of $28.6 million, grants over $3.5 million and Medicaid expenditures in excess of $64 million.
• Responsible for claiming and tracking in excess of $17 million annually.
• Aid in preparation of grant funding proposals.
• Analyze and project expenditures and revenues based on State and Federal budget changes, coordinate and process payments for over 5000 vendors.
• Maximizing revenues and reducing costs through application of analytic skills.
• Effectively communicate with 16 units within the agency to meet their needs.

Served Active Duty as Ammunition Specialist during Desert Storm from January 1991 to June 1991 stations in Germany. Honorable Discharge-Veteran. As Administrative Specialist I was responsible for preparation of reports, overseeing personnel files, new member orientation and assisting Company Commander in all administrative matters. As Ammunition Specialist I was responsible for all aspects of ammunitions and storage, maintenance and shipment thereof.