Experience

Neobiosis

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Miami Beach, Florida, United States

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Miami Beach, Florida, United States



Neobiosis, LLC

• Director of Finance

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Gainesville, Florida, United States Oversight and management of all accounting and finance services in the regenerative medicine arena.



Business Manager Consulting Services

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Owner

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  West Haven, Connecticut, United States Independent consultant to the hospitality industries, offering expert advice on business and financial operations. Provide consulting services including bookkeeping, accounting, internal and operational audits, ownership transition and conversion assistance. Advise hospitality companies with all levels of hotels ranging from limited service 90-room hotel with 25 employees to full-service, 486 room property including restaurant, banquet and convention services with 72,000 sq. ft. of meeting… Show more Independent consultant to the hospitality industries, offering expert advice on business and financial operations. Provide consulting services including bookkeeping, accounting, internal and operational audits, ownership transition and conversion assistance. Advise hospitality companies with all levels of hotels ranging from limited service 90-room hotel with 25 employees to full-service, 486 room property including restaurant, banquet and convention services with 72,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Conducted internal and operational audits of over 70 hotels, restaurants, and casinos in the US, Canada and Bahamas, identifying areas for revenue enhancement, remediation and strategies for improvement. Clients include: Neobiosis, LLC Peachtree Hotel Group, Atlanta,GA Trust Hospitality, Miami, FL Homecookin Hospitality, Miami Beach, FL Vizcarra Vineyards, Gasport, NY Concord Hospitality Enterprises, Raleigh, NC C and C Hospitality, Buffalo, NY DiGiulio and Co. Restaurant, Buffalo NY S+S Inspection, Niagara Falls, NY Niagara Wind & Solar, Niagara Falls, NY MyBooks, LLC, West Seneca, NY RK Consulting Services, Inc., New York, NY Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, Varysburg, NY G. Michael Brown & Associates, Seagirt, NJ Serotte Law Firm, LLC, Buffalo, NY Show less



Peachtree Hotel Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Financial Controller

  • May 2018 - Nov 2018

  Atlanta, Georgia Oversee Financial & Accounting for multiple hotels.



Best Western on the Bay/Shuckers Waterfront Grill

• Controller

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  Miami Beach, Florida



Resorts World Bimini

• Bahamas
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Bimini, Bahamas Responsible for all Accounting and Finance operations for a 600+ unit resort, HOA, multiple food and beverage outlets and 23,000 sq. ft. casino. Directs the cashiering, vault, drop and count areas in a manner that safeguards the assets of the resort and casino, while establishing and maintaining acceptable accounting procedures and internal controls. Ensures all external and internal regulations are met. Exercises management responsibility for all activities of the Accounting/Finance… Show more Responsible for all Accounting and Finance operations for a 600+ unit resort, HOA, multiple food and beverage outlets and 23,000 sq. ft. casino. Directs the cashiering, vault, drop and count areas in a manner that safeguards the assets of the resort and casino, while establishing and maintaining acceptable accounting procedures and internal controls. Ensures all external and internal regulations are met. Exercises management responsibility for all activities of the Accounting/Finance Department. Activities include direct hands-on oversight of audit, accounting, general ledger, reporting, payroll, purchasing, cashiering, and count room operations. Responsible for the company’s overall operating and capital budgets, internal control policies, insurance and risk management programs, and relationships with financial institutions, casino’s compliance with provisions of the Government's Gaming Commission regulations, cash transactions reporting, and tax reporting. Show less



Resorts World Casino New York City

• Income Audit Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  New York City Responsible for the overall management of the income audit department in a world-class casino with 5,000 video-lottery terminals and electronic table games, full-service dining, and 13,000 sq.ft. event center.Devise and implement income audit procedures, forms, reconciliations and variance reporting. Supervise, train and develop income audit team. Ensure all revenue generated by gaming, food and beverage, parking and retail is properly recorded, reconciled and documented. Provide revenue… Show more Responsible for the overall management of the income audit department in a world-class casino with 5,000 video-lottery terminals and electronic table games, full-service dining, and 13,000 sq.ft. event center.Devise and implement income audit procedures, forms, reconciliations and variance reporting. Supervise, train and develop income audit team. Ensure all revenue generated by gaming, food and beverage, parking and retail is properly recorded, reconciled and documented. Provide revenue reporting and analysis to Corporate, Executives and Management. Assist Financial Accounting with month-end closing. Liaison with New York State Lottery. Show less



Adams Mark Hotel

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • 2006 - 2008

  Buffalo, New York Played key role in maintaining hotel’s viability and profitability as it transitioned through two sales and ownership changes in two years. Contributed to efficiency, productivity, cost management, and quality standards. Directed the performance of assistant controller, director of purchasing, two receiving clerks, administrative assistant, two staff accountants, payroll manager, and three night auditors. Organized and oversaw conversion of property management and point-of-sale systems… Show more Played key role in maintaining hotel’s viability and profitability as it transitioned through two sales and ownership changes in two years. Contributed to efficiency, productivity, cost management, and quality standards. Directed the performance of assistant controller, director of purchasing, two receiving clerks, administrative assistant, two staff accountants, payroll manager, and three night auditors. Organized and oversaw conversion of property management and point-of-sale systems. Facilitated training workshops, developed quality systems training curriculum, and implemented cross training.  Realized 51% growth in House Profit before EBITDA for 2007 vs. 2006.  Saved 54% in annual finance payroll expenses by establishing approval methods for overtime, restructuring department staffing and outsourcing hotel payroll services at a cost-effective rate. Provided cost-benefit analysis to corporate headquarters for approval.  Reduced operating expenses 34% in first year by lowering inventories and minimizing waste, monitoring established budgets, analyzing and monitoring payroll, enhancing technology and properly training directors and staff on use, and implementing green program to recycle, reuse and reduce waste.  Led team to Department of the Quarter honors for January through March 2007.  Increased guest satisfaction scores 30% and lowered refunds for complaints and guest issues nearly 60% by eliminating participation with third-party sellers. Enabled hotel to sell more rooms at non-discounted rates and returned control over rooms inventory and rates to hotel.  Ensured coverage during peak hours of operation by implementing an Outlook-based tracking system of vacations and accurately forecasting weekly staffing needs to match with work schedules. Show less



Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • May 2004 - Jan 2006

  Niagara Falls, New York Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reporting for the Seneca Nation, SEC, New York State and senior management, and monitored compliance with corporate policies and procedures. Prepared, coordinated and maintained project management reporting for new construction, including construction budgets, capital and FF&E expenditures, and preopening and operating budgets.Oversaw capital and pre-opening construction budgets. Startup operations for 604-room, $220 million casino hotel… Show more Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reporting for the Seneca Nation, SEC, New York State and senior management, and monitored compliance with corporate policies and procedures. Prepared, coordinated and maintained project management reporting for new construction, including construction budgets, capital and FF&E expenditures, and preopening and operating budgets.Oversaw capital and pre-opening construction budgets. Startup operations for 604-room, $220 million casino hotel. Maintained fixed assets. Prepared marketing financial analysis. Show less


Buffalo Lodging Associates
• United States
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Property Accounting Supervisor

  • Mar 2001 - May 2004

The Travel Team, Inc,
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Accountant

  • 2000 - 2001

Better Business Bureau Buffalo Niagara
• Business Manager

  • 1996 - 2000

former Ramada Inn Amherst
• Assistant Controller

  • 1989 - 1993


United States Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Specialist 5 - Medic

  • Jul 1976 - May 1980

  91B assigned to 547th air medical evacuation unit in Vilseck/Grafenwoehr, Germany.