Connie Long
Nauvoo
Summary
Skilled in recordkeeping and staff leadership, achieving significant efficiency improvements and positive community engagement.
Veteran Restaurant Owner with hands-on experience in all areas of restaurant operations. Excellent communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills. Proven history of raising profits through maximized productivity and customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative and Events Coordinator
Main St Keokuk, Inc & Keokuk Chamber of Commerce
05.2024 - Current
- Gather and organize materials to support operations.
- Implement project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Optimize organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Monitor front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
Registered Tax Preparer/Accounting and Payroll Manager
Self-employeed
09.2001 - Current
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
- Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
- Calculated estimated tax payments for clients.
- Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, individual, and private foundation returns.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS and other tax authorities.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Prepared and filed accurate and timely payroll tax returns and other related reports to comply with tax laws and regulations.
Bar & Restaurant Owner
Self Employed - Rascal's Pub & Grub, Inc
12.2015 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 5 employees.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
Education
No Degree -
IVCC
Oglesby, ILHigh School Diploma -
LaSalle-Peru
Lasalle, IL05-1987
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Organization skills
- Sales expertise
- Staff leadership
- Budget monitoring
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Public speaking
- Customer service
Affiliations
- First Mate Keokuk Yatch Club
Certification
Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping
Timeline
Administrative and Events Coordinator
Main St Keokuk, Inc & Keokuk Chamber of Commerce
05.2024 - Current
Bar & Restaurant Owner
Self Employed - Rascal's Pub & Grub, Inc
12.2015 - 05.2024
Registered Tax Preparer/Accounting and Payroll Manager
Self-employeed
09.2001 - Current
Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping
No Degree -
IVCC
High School Diploma -
LaSalle-Peru
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