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Diane Kyle

Diane Kyle

Algonquin Highlands,ON

Summary

To seek and maintain a position within a company that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Haliburton Highlands Health Services
12.2020 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Cook

Extendicare
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Cook

Kosy Korner
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Restaurant Manager

The Cookhouse @ Haliburton Forest Wildlife Reserve
12.2013 - 05.2019
  • Continued Operation of The Cookhouse Restaurant as manager vs owner 1993 - 2013


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Restaurant Owner/Operator

The Cookhouse Restaurant
12.1993 - 12.2013
  • Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Quickbooks Pro Accounting and Tax preparation of Business Return, CRA Remittances, EHT, WSIB
  • Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
  • Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 20 employees.
  • Led restructuring of restaurant menu and interior design, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and profits.
  • Planned and executed strategies to increase customer loyalty and retention.
  • Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.

Branch Manager

Investors Group Financial Services
09.1988 - 04.1993
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Launched new training program to boost employee skills and staff retention rate. Went from hand written returns to CRA online filing
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors

Tax Preparer

BenTax Associates
12.1986 - 04.1988
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
  • Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
  • Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greece Arcadia High School
Rochester, New York
06.1979

No Degree - Tax Preparation

Bentax
Kirkland Lake, ON
04.1988

Skills

  • QuickBooks Proficiency
  • Trained in Tax Software
  • Verbal Communication
  • Client Tax Services

Additional Information

Since leaving Kirkland Lake and changing professions, I have carried on preparing tax returns each year of family and co-workers.

I do an average of 25 per year using Turbo Tax.

Such returns have included :

Business Returns / Self Employed

Employment Expenses

Disability Tax Credit

Child Care Expenses

And various other claims




Timeline

Cook

Haliburton Highlands Health Services
12.2020 - Current

Cook

Extendicare
09.2020 - 12.2020

Cook

Kosy Korner
01.2020 - 09.2020

Restaurant Manager

The Cookhouse @ Haliburton Forest Wildlife Reserve
12.2013 - 05.2019

Restaurant Owner/Operator

The Cookhouse Restaurant
12.1993 - 12.2013

Branch Manager

Investors Group Financial Services
09.1988 - 04.1993

Tax Preparer

BenTax Associates
12.1986 - 04.1988

High School Diploma -

Greece Arcadia High School

No Degree - Tax Preparation

Bentax
Diane Kyle