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Tara O'Sullivan

Tara O'Sullivan

Guyton,GA

Summary

Accomplished General Manager at Grand Lake Club in Southbridge, leveraging leadership and Quickbooks expertise to drive a increase in event revenues. Excelled in building client relationships and leading diverse teams to exceed sales targets through strategic planning and operational excellence. Demonstrated expertise in P&L management and staff development, ensuring long-term organizational growth and profitability.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Grand Lake Club in Southbridge
09.2017 - 01.2024
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed multiple departments to include aquatics, fitness, two restaurants, three bars, private events and memberships.
  • Created contracts for events, memberships and clients.
  • Handled all accounting to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly balancing, monthly and yearly closeouts and reconciliations.
  • HR/Payroll
  • Sales events to include promoting, booking, deposits, private tours, payments, tours, BEOS for FOH/BOH, staff scheduling and room design.
  • Monthly and Annual corporate licensing and permits for business.

Staff Accountant

Andaz Savannah
11.2016 - 10.2018
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Assisted controller with year-end financial audits, year -end close outs, monthly close-outs, monthly budgets and financial discrepancies.
  • Prepared and reviewed all journal entries, month end reports and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed preliminary financial statements with corporate controller.
  • Participated in monthly financial reviews and assisted Controller and General Manager with presentation of these reports, to include MOM and YOY variances.
  • Managed and helped oversee hotel onsite accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal year managements, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This included financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management.
  • Process all third party payments/refunds to include client rooms, group bookings, ST-5 group bookings, private and corporate events.
  • System administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closing and full P&L responsibility.
  • Assisted the Controller and General Manager with year-end audit process.
  • Reviewed and approved all reconciliations and audit work paper.
  • Participated in and responded to auditor requests oto ensure hotel compliance.
  • Daily bank deposits and cash management.
  • Investigated, reviewed and analyzed the variance explanations, involving the departments staff with month-end and year-end budgeting and projection process.
  • Assisted with two properties financials, Hyatt Savannah and Andaz Savannah.

Director of Sales and Catering

Savannah Quarters Country Club-Troon Golf
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and providing tailored solutions.
  • Achieved regional sales targets through effective territory management and relationship building with key clients.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic plans and setting performance goals for the sales team.
  • Launched new products successfully into the market, coordinating marketing initiatives and comprehensive sales campaigns.
  • Developed high-performing sales teams through targeted recruitment, training, mentoring, and coaching activities.
  • Established strong partnerships with industry influencers to expand brand recognition and drive business growth.
  • Increased event revenues from exciting accounts by regularly reaching out to inquire about needs and offer services. This included Cocoa Corporation and Gulf Stream Corporation.
  • Increased corporate events and private events revenues from $50K to $400K annually.
  • Worked with Food and Beverage Manager on Monthly and annual budgets.
  • Worked with Golf Pro on booking golf tournaments with banquets. This included Ronald McDonald House Charities, Georgia Ports Authority and Gulf Stream Aerospace.
  • Created and distributed BEOs to all FOH/BOH staff weekly for events and specialty events.
  • Remained in contact with COO, CFO and General Manager to ensure products and services were delivered as promised and with exceptional quality.

Education

Accounting And Business Management

Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Team Player
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Training and Development
  • Staff Supervision
  • Inventory Control
  • P&L Management
  • Staff Motivation
  • Labor Cost Controls
  • Vendor relationships
  • Project Management
  • Facility Management
  • Staffing
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Purchasing
  • Expense Control
  • Networking abilities
  • Business Development
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Budget Administration
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Direct Sales
  • Sales Tracking
  • Goal Setting
  • Account Management
  • Sales Reporting
  • Marketing strategy
  • Team Oversight
  • Microsoft Office, IBS, Quickbooks, Aloha
  • Sales Targeting
  • Time Management
  • Contract Management
  • Sales Records Management

Timeline

General Manager

Grand Lake Club in Southbridge
09.2017 - 01.2024

Staff Accountant

Andaz Savannah
11.2016 - 10.2018

Director of Sales and Catering

Savannah Quarters Country Club-Troon Golf
01.2014 - 01.2016

Accounting And Business Management

Armstrong Atlantic State University

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