John Clavin

John Clavin 523 E 83 rd S t r e e t  N e w Y o r k , N Y 1 0 0 2 8  P h o n e : 4 0 1 - 8 3 4 - 0 2 6 6  E - M a i l : j o hn . c l a v in @ r o s e w o o d h o t e ls . c o m  L i n k e d I n OBJECTIVE Seeking a position in the hospitality industry to expand upon my knowledge and to use my diligent work ethic, integrity, education background, and ability to work well with people. EDUCATION Endicott College Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management; Minor in International Studies Academic Honors: GPA: 3.47 - Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society - Presidential Academic Scholarship - Dean's List, Spring '15 - Spring '16, Spring '17 Beverly, MA May 2018 Leadership Activities: - School of Hospitality Student Senator - Relay For Life Team Captain - LIGHThouse Leadership Society Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Diploma in Hotel Management Bluche, Switzerland November 2018 EXPERIENCE The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel New York, NY June 2018 – Present Finance Management Trainee - Held rotational position including General Cashier, Income Auditor, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable while working closely with Accounts Receivable and Payroll on various daily duties - Created Standard Operating Procedures to streamline workflows among Finance department members and the Front of the House - Improved reporting procedures by distributing department heads with daily costs analyses - Assisted in month end closing by completing third party reconciliations, associated balance sheets, accounting manager and ADOF entries - Spearheaded project to organize and track all policies, procedures, and certificates according to company’s standards - Assisted the property with implementing ADP Payroll system and BirchStreet Procure-to-Pay system New York Rugby Club Treasurer & Sponsorship Team Member New York, NY January 2019 – Present - Maintained accurate financial reporting of a non-profit organization with multiple Men’s, Women’s, and High School programs - Collaborated with Vice Presidents’ of each program to produce quarterly budgets as well as improve the existing budgeting procedure - Participated in quarterly Board Meeting to strategize for long-term financial success of the Club - Planned and raised funds by offering sponsorships for the largest single-day Rugby tournament in North America Four Seasons Hotel Boston Boston, MA July 2017- January 2019 Finance Intern - Saved the hotel $9,500 per year on storage cost after a thorough reconciliation of the off-site file storing facility - Responsible for remote check deposit of up to $300,000 - Generated $3,700 by selling inventory to staff after reconciling on-site storage space - Verified credit card settlements of up to $250,000 daily after following audit procedures and ensure exceptions are investigated to be brought to the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance’s attention - Established and maintained local credit policies and procedures regarding billing, credit cards, collection, inquiries, and check cashing and prepared reconciliations in accordance with established corporate guidelines - Ensured that accurate F&B outlet revenue, Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue and F&B Service Charges were fully captured, recorded and posted Providence Marriott Downtown Providence, RI January 2016 Front Office Intern - Assisted in Front Office and Sales department daily operations - Commanded a project to change market codes in Full-Service PMS under Marriott's new sales procedures to ensure the correct room type upon a guest booking a reservation - Completed each month’s payroll for Housekeeping and completed full Housekeeping staff’s schedule TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS    Proficient in Microsoft Office, OPERA POS, BirchStreet, SUN System, Laser Vault, and Blackline A working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles learned by on-the-job lessons Effective questioning, highest level of organization, attentive when working with superiors as well as colleagues, attention to detail, developed in creating interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and constantly eager to learn