Lakeisha Mcghee, cost controller

Lakeisha Mcghee

cost controller

Kitopi

Location
Kuwait - Hawali
Education
Master's degree, International Business
Experience
15 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months

cost controller at Kitopi
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since December 2020
Food Cost Controller at Al Mudhaf and Al Khulaib Group
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2017 to December 2020

Analyzes financial data and market trends.
Assist in analyzing information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
Assists in developing means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit.
Develop, execute and implement new business plans.
Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Communicates the goals and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
Holds staff accountable for successful performance.
Supports property strategy from a finance and accounting perspective
Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Ensures appropriate corrections are made to audit results if necessary.
Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.

F&B Cost Control Supervisor at M.H.Alshaya W.L.L
  • Kuwait
  • May 2015 to July 2017

Working actively with Brand - LPQ, PEX and PFC (All Markets and Stores)

Audit week/monthly inventory records for all food and beverage items recorded by Stores
Reconcile daily/weekly/monthly food and beverage cost for the Stores
Prepare and assist on weekly/month closing process by preparing a full set F&B cost report.
Investigate variances and recommend corrective actions between food and beverage potential and actual results.
Supervise menu costing for all items added in POS and purchasing software (GOLD/AIMS)
Review standard recipes for proper costing.
Review and Recommend Par Level of Items for the Brands.
Work closely with the Brand Chef in order to achieve and maintain best Yield on the Items/Recipes.

IT Training Coordinator at M.H.Alshaya
  • Kuwait
  • November 2011 to May 2015

Carrying out training needs analyses;
Defining the skill sets needed to perform different roles;
Carrying out performance assessments to determine the skills gaps between current and desirable learner skill levels;
Designing training programmes appropriate to the skills needed;
Developing an appropriate mix of formal and informal development activities;
Ensuring the learning environment and resources support learner needs;
Designing course materials and other documents such as handouts, manuals and exercises;
Preparing the learning environment and resources, including setting up IT equipment where appropriate;
Supporting and coaching learners using learning technologies to deliver skills;
Evaluating the effectiveness of training programmes and learning outcomes;
Developing peer networks to keep abreast of current thinking;
Maintaining appropriate records of learner development and resource allocation.

IT Assistant/ Management Representative at IO Centers
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • March 2009 to October 2011

Perform or schedule Internal Audits.
Organize Management Review Meetings.
Collect data for measurement to Quality Objectives.
Verify Corrective Action Reports and Preventive Action Reports.
Prepare and maintain all ISO required documentation.
Train organization on ISO 9001 documented procedures.
Represent company for customer quality audits.
Technical Documentation of Softwares, User guides and manuals for processes and constant follow up on procedural running of the given documentation.
Provide assistance to the IT/ Projects Manager in project activities.
Prepare required documentation and perform necessary coordination and follow ups.
Manage projects as assigned and provide regular reports
Prioritize tasks and follow up on completion as needed
Collect and research information on assigned matters and submit relevant reports
Provide assistance with identification of potential suppliers and liaison with existing suppliers
Setup and coordinate meeting and appointments and manage schedules to enhance effective time management.
Create, transcribe and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
Organize and file office documents and maintain a clear, accurate and accessible filing system.
Coordinate between other business locations as well as the head office.
Provide administrative assistance to organizational units and department heads as required.
Perform any other tasks as assigned by the management.

Education

Master's degree, International Business
  • at Annamalai University
  • January 2010
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Visveswaraiah Technological University
  • June 2009
High school or equivalent, Computer Science
  • at CBSE
  • March 2004

Specialties & Skills

International Business
Installation
Management
Microsoft Office
Science
Computer Assembling and Installation
IRCA Foundation
IRCA Internal Auditor
Microsoft Office Tools
Data Warehouse System (DWH)
Global Optimization and Logistic Distribution (GOLD)
ASN Item Master System (AIMS)
My Micros
Fidelio Materials Control
operation
month end
purchasing
procurement
teamwork
microsoft powerpoint
reconciliation
team management
risk management

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Quality Auditor (ISO 9001:2001) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2008
Valid Until:
September 2010