Nick Valentine
CFO at Shooting Star Casino- Claim this Profile
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Rod Lemna
Nick possesses a natural desire to learn, lead and build which provided a great lift to three major projects during his tenure. Shooting Star Casinos built a new remote casino, installed massive changes to the Oasis Casino Management System and we removed and replaced the financial accounting system. This is a career’s worth of change for some…and he wants to keep working. That is fantastic! Nick and I worked together on the executive team at Shooting Star Casinos during his entire tenure there. That four plus years at Shooting Star was very eventful and Nick performed his duties with a high level of diligence as CFO. When he arrived, he was brand new to the gaming industry and a little surprised by the way the business moved, within a short period of time he turned that surprise into predictive confidence that generated a great grasp on what needed to be done. Finance operations made significant strides under Nick’s guidance. Shooting Star implemented numerous and significant changes to budgeting and financial review procedures with Nick’s guidance. These changes carried weight and resulted in very positive momentum within the operation and across the culture of the executive and management teams. Nick has solid leadership and communication skills demonstrated through his team of direct reports and the path of organization. He possesses active listening skills and fears not what he does not know. He allows the teams to work and he supports them. He accomplishes these things by providing appropriate resources, learning what their needs are and backing their efforts. In closing I can truly say that it is a pleasure to work with Nick and I am sure that his next venture will meet with great success. Whoever Nick chooses to work with will be fortunate to have him on the team.
Rod Lemna
Nick possesses a natural desire to learn, lead and build which provided a great lift to three major projects during his tenure. Shooting Star Casinos built a new remote casino, installed massive changes to the Oasis Casino Management System and we removed and replaced the financial accounting system. This is a career’s worth of change for some…and he wants to keep working. That is fantastic! Nick and I worked together on the executive team at Shooting Star Casinos during his entire tenure there. That four plus years at Shooting Star was very eventful and Nick performed his duties with a high level of diligence as CFO. When he arrived, he was brand new to the gaming industry and a little surprised by the way the business moved, within a short period of time he turned that surprise into predictive confidence that generated a great grasp on what needed to be done. Finance operations made significant strides under Nick’s guidance. Shooting Star implemented numerous and significant changes to budgeting and financial review procedures with Nick’s guidance. These changes carried weight and resulted in very positive momentum within the operation and across the culture of the executive and management teams. Nick has solid leadership and communication skills demonstrated through his team of direct reports and the path of organization. He possesses active listening skills and fears not what he does not know. He allows the teams to work and he supports them. He accomplishes these things by providing appropriate resources, learning what their needs are and backing their efforts. In closing I can truly say that it is a pleasure to work with Nick and I am sure that his next venture will meet with great success. Whoever Nick chooses to work with will be fortunate to have him on the team.
Rod Lemna
Nick possesses a natural desire to learn, lead and build which provided a great lift to three major projects during his tenure. Shooting Star Casinos built a new remote casino, installed massive changes to the Oasis Casino Management System and we removed and replaced the financial accounting system. This is a career’s worth of change for some…and he wants to keep working. That is fantastic! Nick and I worked together on the executive team at Shooting Star Casinos during his entire tenure there. That four plus years at Shooting Star was very eventful and Nick performed his duties with a high level of diligence as CFO. When he arrived, he was brand new to the gaming industry and a little surprised by the way the business moved, within a short period of time he turned that surprise into predictive confidence that generated a great grasp on what needed to be done. Finance operations made significant strides under Nick’s guidance. Shooting Star implemented numerous and significant changes to budgeting and financial review procedures with Nick’s guidance. These changes carried weight and resulted in very positive momentum within the operation and across the culture of the executive and management teams. Nick has solid leadership and communication skills demonstrated through his team of direct reports and the path of organization. He possesses active listening skills and fears not what he does not know. He allows the teams to work and he supports them. He accomplishes these things by providing appropriate resources, learning what their needs are and backing their efforts. In closing I can truly say that it is a pleasure to work with Nick and I am sure that his next venture will meet with great success. Whoever Nick chooses to work with will be fortunate to have him on the team.
Rod Lemna
Nick possesses a natural desire to learn, lead and build which provided a great lift to three major projects during his tenure. Shooting Star Casinos built a new remote casino, installed massive changes to the Oasis Casino Management System and we removed and replaced the financial accounting system. This is a career’s worth of change for some…and he wants to keep working. That is fantastic! Nick and I worked together on the executive team at Shooting Star Casinos during his entire tenure there. That four plus years at Shooting Star was very eventful and Nick performed his duties with a high level of diligence as CFO. When he arrived, he was brand new to the gaming industry and a little surprised by the way the business moved, within a short period of time he turned that surprise into predictive confidence that generated a great grasp on what needed to be done. Finance operations made significant strides under Nick’s guidance. Shooting Star implemented numerous and significant changes to budgeting and financial review procedures with Nick’s guidance. These changes carried weight and resulted in very positive momentum within the operation and across the culture of the executive and management teams. Nick has solid leadership and communication skills demonstrated through his team of direct reports and the path of organization. He possesses active listening skills and fears not what he does not know. He allows the teams to work and he supports them. He accomplishes these things by providing appropriate resources, learning what their needs are and backing their efforts. In closing I can truly say that it is a pleasure to work with Nick and I am sure that his next venture will meet with great success. Whoever Nick chooses to work with will be fortunate to have him on the team.
Experience
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Shooting Star Casino
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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1 - 100 Employee
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CFO
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Jan 2015 - Present
Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Entertainment is owned and operated by the White Earth Nation. Responsible for all aspects of finance and accounting for casino and related businesses (hotel, restaurants, convenience store, event center) in Mahnomen, MN and new facility near Bagley, MN. Closely involved in future expansion planning and financing for expansion to a resort casino/hotel on Star Lake near Dent, MN. Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Entertainment is owned and operated by the White Earth Nation. Responsible for all aspects of finance and accounting for casino and related businesses (hotel, restaurants, convenience store, event center) in Mahnomen, MN and new facility near Bagley, MN. Closely involved in future expansion planning and financing for expansion to a resort casino/hotel on Star Lake near Dent, MN.
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Celadon Systems
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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interim Controller
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Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
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Controller
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Mar 2000 - Apr 2013
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Minnesota Vikings
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director of Finance
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1992 - 2000
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Tonka Corporation
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United States
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Executive Offices
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Director of Internal Audit, Director of Tax Planning, Dir. of Tax Compliance
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Sep 1987 - Oct 1991
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Kenner Products
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Costing, Manufacturing Controller & other positions
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Jan 1980 - Aug 1987
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Education
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Xavier University
MBA, Finance -
University of Cincinnati
BS, Accounting
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