Paul F.

Experience

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  Private Engagements

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2015

  Kitchen Manager / Catering Chef / Chef, Sous Chef

  Developed a reputation for the ability to step into unfamiliar back-of-house environments and quickly triage organizational needs, install sound operational and kitchen controls, and prepare exceptional cuisine for the most discerning restaurant patrons and high-net-worth private employers. Maintained food and labor costs to protect margins while delivering the highest levels of quality, earning engagements as a chef for homeowners in the Hamptons and Fire Island based on word of mouth.➜ Stepped into kitchens and quickly ‘righted the ship’ through seasoned leadership, installing cost controls to balance budgets, and developing the policies and practices to prepare dining experiences for catered events on-premise and in private homes. Show less

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  Premaryo, LTD.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Founder & Certified Yoga Instructor

  Launched a studio offering private and group yoga instruction, created daily class schedule, organized and hosted guest workshops, and generated a strong referral base within the community. Managed back-office functions, maintained accounting and business records, secured a tenant to sublease space within the studio, and initiated business insurance policies.➜ Promoted the studio through digital and grassroots community-based marketing, generating a following through the delivery of exceptional classes, and engaging guest talent to host quarterly workshops drawing participants from throughout the region. Show less

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  Nationwide Children's Hospital

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Nutritional Services Support

  Prepared dietary-restricted meals for pediatric inpatients and their families, ensuring nonnegotiable levels of attention-to-detail, food safety, and kitchen sanitation while reviewing and complying with the nutritional needs of at-risk patients.➜ Leveraged compassion for others to support an environment promoting health and wellbeing, working diligently to meet the needs of the most vulnerable patients.

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  ABM Industries

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Retail Supervisor, Starbucks Branded Solutions

  Opened and managed the Starbucks branded retail unit located within Mount Carmel’s St. Ann’s Hospital, building and training a team not only able to deliver consistent Starbucks products, but also providing patients, families, staff, and visitors with excellent service. Managed back-of-house functions including placing orders, recording retail KPIs, and preparing bank deposits.➜ Hired, trained, and managed the performance of up to 4 team members, leading a motivated group of associates increasing a gathering space within the hospital. Show less

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  Self Employed Construction

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  General Contractor

  Began an extensive restoration of a property located in the Old Oaks District of Downtown Columbus—on relocating aging mother to Central Ohio from New York and assuming her care; planned renovation requiring adaptive equipment for a disabled senior, engaging up to 10 contractors, and driving the within-budget and timely completion of the project.➜ Ran full lifecycle project, leveraging management skills to install controls, maintain accounting records, negotiate purchasing agreements, and manage relationships vital to project success. Turned $14K purchase into property valued at $350K. Show less

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  Indigo Home Heating Fuel

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Inside Sales & Customer Service

  Relocated and supported my mother as she prepared her home for sale and moved to Central Ohio; engaged temporarily to assist a local highly seasonal business specializing in the delivery of fuel to residences and construction jobsites. Cultivated relationships with business clients, acting in an account management capacity and identifying opportunities to grow revenue.➜ Managed customer service (B2B and B2C) functions as the sole office resource, working with 3 drivers to ensure optimal route coverage and the delivery of $2M in materials annually, planning routes, processing orders, and resolving any service issues. Show less

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  Franklin University

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Dual Degrees

  Engaged as a nontraditional student in a dual-degree program, applying two decades of experience to cohort class, connecting classroom lectures with real-world business experiences, and contributing to productive discussions with peers and professors.➜ Completed an extensive list of coursework spanning business and marketing arenas: accounting, business law, digital marketing, finance, advertising, research, and analysis.

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  Gap Inc.

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Customer Service Consultant

  Cultivate positive engagement with customers and promote return business using empathy, Kindness and a positive attitude. Maintain accurate client information, process orders, and resolve any customer service issue using a knowledge base within a purposefully designed Salesforce CRM system.

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  State of Ohio

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

  Tax Examiner Associate

  Consults with vendors to ensure that functionality of automated systems adheres to laws, regulations, and best practices to perform research, analyze and examine tax information and file tax forms. Answer questions from taxpayers via telephone, email, or written communication regarding accounts and taxability issues. Assist taxpayers with the Ohio Business Gateway or other tax filing methods.Researches and gathers information for tax issues, delinquent and/or missing tax bills.

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  State of Missouri

  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

  Regulatory Auditor

  Accountable for performing routine inspections, complaint investigations, or audits of specific business practices and/or licensing compliance for entities or persons through interviews, records examination, field visits, and, occasionally, basic sample collection. Identification of compliance violations at this level are guided by established guidelines and procedures. Write investigative reports, negotiate compromise resolutions, issue appropriate penalties, and/or recommend further legal/disciplinary action. Working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices; general knowledge of the government’s role in the regulation, compliance, enforcement, and licensing of entities; and ability to conduct research. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Apr 2024 - now

  Owner/ Bookkeeper

  Small Business Bookkeeping