Jane Stephens

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: A proven business manager adept at directing and managing both everyday operatio ns and planning for future growth by utilizing strong accounting and recordkeepi ng skills coupled with effective planning and organization aptitude. Thrives in a people-oriented fast paced environment where accuracy and integrity are criti cal. Key Accomplishments: Initiated full analysis of bank relationship and oversaw transition to a consol idated bank systems which saved Bettes Oceanview Diner $2500 per year. Instituted new critical vendor by researching on the Internet companies, compar ing and analyzing costs and saving Bettes Oceanview Diner $2000 per year and con sistent delivery of goods. Resolved employee tax receipts and obligations and, working with the companys a ccountant, saved Bettes Oceanview Diner penalties while maintaining full conform ity with all tax regulations. EXPERIENCE: 2004-2011 Bettes Oceanview Diner, Berkeley, CA. A private company with restaura nt, wholesale marketing and distribution and catering business with annual sales in excess of $3M Financial Management: Responsible for managing daily bookkeeping, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, bank dep osits and general ledger transactions utilizing Multi-Ledger bookkeeping systems for a multi-faceted business with over 40 employees. Responsible for monthly a nd quarterly taxes as well as all other business taxes. Developed and reviewed P & L, Balance Sheet with owner and CPA on a regular basis. Used Paychex to pro cess bi-weekly payroll. Experienced with Excel, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Pr o, Mac and PC. Human Resources: Administered company benefits program including health insurance, 401K, profit s haring, workers compensation and personnel records. Ensured all policies comply with state and federal law. Shopped and compared new insurance vendors each ye ar to control costs and deliver a high level of employee benefits. Responsible for processing all new hires and terminations. Administrative: Managed and directed customer service activities via phone, Internet or in perso n regarding purchases of the companys brand Bettes Diner Product. Oversaw distri bution of Bettes Diner Product nationwide, resulting in over $100k of additional revenue per year. Received and processed orders, manage inventory and reconcil ed monthly. Coordinated and negotiated with customers (Godiva Chocolates), med ia (Brides Magazine), Boudin Bakeries (retail/restaurants) and retailers, (Whole Foods, Safeway and other major grocery store chains). Coordinated private Bettes Oceanview Diner parties and catered lunches by schedu ling, reviewing menu options with clients and chef and overseeing the developmen t of contracts and invoices. 1990-2003 Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA . A luxury hotel located near Union Sq uare

Manager, Nikko Health Club Managed a 300+ member private health club also available to 3,000 monthly hotel guests. Screened, hired, trained and managed a staff of 8, handled payrolls and portions of club A/P and A/R with an annual budget of $250,000. Developed annu al sales and marketing plans as well as purchased all club equipment and designe d a boutique to sell retail items. EDUCATION: BA. Sociology, California State University Fullerton. OTHER SKILLS & EXPERTISE: Landscape and Interior Design, competitive volleyball player, accomplished water skier and sculler.