Experience

Key Real Estate Company
• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Managing Principal/COO

  • Oct 2018 - Present


MGM National Harbor

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 400 - 500 Employee

• President/COO

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

  In this role, I am responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight for the day-to-day operations of what is poised to become one of the most exciting and dynamic gaming resorts on the East Coast. The 23-story, 308-room resort will feature premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as visitors from around the world including a casino with a wide variety of slots and table games, including poker; a world-class spa and salon; a 3,000-seat entertainment theater; 18,000 square… Show more In this role, I am responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight for the day-to-day operations of what is poised to become one of the most exciting and dynamic gaming resorts on the East Coast. The 23-story, 308-room resort will feature premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as visitors from around the world including a casino with a wide variety of slots and table games, including poker; a world-class spa and salon; a 3,000-seat entertainment theater; 18,000 square feet of high-end branded retail; 27,000 square feet of meeting space; and restaurants from renowned local and national chefs. Show less In this role, I am responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight for the day-to-day operations of what is poised to become one of the most exciting and dynamic gaming resorts on the East Coast. The 23-story, 308-room resort will feature premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as visitors from around the world including a casino with a wide variety of slots and table games, including poker; a world-class spa and salon; a 3,000-seat entertainment theater; 18,000 square… Show more In this role, I am responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight for the day-to-day operations of what is poised to become one of the most exciting and dynamic gaming resorts on the East Coast. The 23-story, 308-room resort will feature premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as visitors from around the world including a casino with a wide variety of slots and table games, including poker; a world-class spa and salon; a 3,000-seat entertainment theater; 18,000 square feet of high-end branded retail; 27,000 square feet of meeting space; and restaurants from renowned local and national chefs. Show less



MGM Resorts International

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President & Chief Financial

  • Aug 2010 - May 2015

  • Lead the development of and administration of the property’s overall financial policy and strategic direction in partnership with the President and COO of CityCenter • Develop and execute strategies to maximize profitability within the CityCenter Campus including ARIA, Vdara Hotel, Mandarin Oriental and Crystals • Responsible for all accounting and finance activities of multiple properties with over $1.2 billion in revenue • Develop recommendations, responses to issues, and… Show more • Lead the development of and administration of the property’s overall financial policy and strategic direction in partnership with the President and COO of CityCenter • Develop and execute strategies to maximize profitability within the CityCenter Campus including ARIA, Vdara Hotel, Mandarin Oriental and Crystals • Responsible for all accounting and finance activities of multiple properties with over $1.2 billion in revenue • Develop recommendations, responses to issues, and presentations to the CityCenter Board of Directors • Implement, execute and continue to lead property wide cost reduction initiatives to maximize profitability • Developed key performance indicators and benchmarking tools across all divisions currently used to measure and drive financial and operational performance • Created a customer service dashboard and customer service executive steering committee to drive improvements in service through accountability, analytics and training Show less • Lead the development of and administration of the property’s overall financial policy and strategic direction in partnership with the President and COO of CityCenter • Develop and execute strategies to maximize profitability within the CityCenter Campus including ARIA, Vdara Hotel, Mandarin Oriental and Crystals • Responsible for all accounting and finance activities of multiple properties with over $1.2 billion in revenue • Develop recommendations, responses to issues, and… Show more • Lead the development of and administration of the property’s overall financial policy and strategic direction in partnership with the President and COO of CityCenter • Develop and execute strategies to maximize profitability within the CityCenter Campus including ARIA, Vdara Hotel, Mandarin Oriental and Crystals • Responsible for all accounting and finance activities of multiple properties with over $1.2 billion in revenue • Develop recommendations, responses to issues, and presentations to the CityCenter Board of Directors • Implement, execute and continue to lead property wide cost reduction initiatives to maximize profitability • Developed key performance indicators and benchmarking tools across all divisions currently used to measure and drive financial and operational performance • Created a customer service dashboard and customer service executive steering committee to drive improvements in service through accountability, analytics and training Show less



Excalibur & Luxor

• United States
• Hospitality

• Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  • Played an integral role in driving synergies, operating efficiencies and strategic direction for the combined properties • Teamed with the President of Excalibur and Luxor properties, responsible for financial leadership of both properties, including casinos, hotels, retail, food & beverage, and entertainment • Played an integral role in driving synergies, operating efficiencies and strategic direction for the combined properties • Teamed with the President of Excalibur and Luxor properties, responsible for financial leadership of both properties, including casinos, hotels, retail, food & beverage, and entertainment



The Mirage Casino and Hotel

• Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Directed property-wide strategic planning process with property Operating Committee • Responsible for identifying and structuring development projects and contracts with third parties including food & beverage, entertainment, and retail partners • Led $200M in re-design and construction projects • Oversaw development of consistent Casino Marketing practices between properties as a key member of MGM Resorts International Casino Marketing Committee • Directed property-wide strategic planning process with property Operating Committee • Responsible for identifying and structuring development projects and contracts with third parties including food & beverage, entertainment, and retail partners • Led $200M in re-design and construction projects • Oversaw development of consistent Casino Marketing practices between properties as a key member of MGM Resorts International Casino Marketing Committee



New York-New York Hotel and Casino

• Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2005 - Sep 2007

  • Oversaw development and implementation of property wide core values, reward and recognition, and customer satisfaction measurement tools • Responsible for guiding Human Resources through labor negotiations, executive organizational restructure, executive compensation and incentive programs • Oversaw development and implementation of property wide core values, reward and recognition, and customer satisfaction measurement tools • Responsible for guiding Human Resources through labor negotiations, executive organizational restructure, executive compensation and incentive programs



Caesars Entertainment-Flamingo Las Vegas

• Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2003 - Mar 2005

  • Directed the financial affairs of company with annual revenues in excess of $400 million • Led initiative to improve customer service through employee training and communication program • Oversaw implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements • Managed Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Region Shared Service Accounts Payable Division • Evolved enterprise revenue management by implementing Rainmaker technology • Directed the financial affairs of company with annual revenues in excess of $400 million • Led initiative to improve customer service through employee training and communication program • Oversaw implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements • Managed Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Region Shared Service Accounts Payable Division • Evolved enterprise revenue management by implementing Rainmaker technology