Experience

Someburros

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Chandler, AZ www.someburros.com



Rock & Brews Restaurants

• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Manhattan Beach, CA

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

  Manhattan Beach, CA Rock & Brews Restaurants - "Serving Those Who Rock" - Oversee all aspects of financial operations including but not limited to accounting, finance, human resources and investor relations. Maximize the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. - Manage the accounting department that includes weekly accounts payable & revenue management; weekly flash reporting; monthly accounting reporting including income statement… Show more Rock & Brews Restaurants - "Serving Those Who Rock" - Oversee all aspects of financial operations including but not limited to accounting, finance, human resources and investor relations. Maximize the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. - Manage the accounting department that includes weekly accounts payable & revenue management; weekly flash reporting; monthly accounting reporting including income statement, balance sheet & statement of cash flow; bi-yearly franchise audit; yearly corporate audit and year-end accounting working with CPA to ensure tax returns are complete and accurate. - Integral roll in the corporate roll up of Rock & Brews' five limited liability companies into one consolidated c-corp. Liaison with new seven member board. - Creation, implementation and monitoring of all company budgets. Ensure that all revenue and expense centers are accurate. Analyze and implement strategies to improvement monthly financial results. - Developed Rock & Brews' financial model containing a strategic growth plan and the accompanied capital raises. Develop an extensive financial model that coincides with an investor presentation that will be brought to the institutional investor market. Establish relationships with potential institutional investors and provide any due diligence requests. - Assist in creating, communicating and implementing Rock & Brews' vision, mission and overall direction. Collaborate with all of the departments of Rock & Brews to ensure that our overall direction aligns with the vision of the Founders and Board of Directors. Currently 23 locations

• Vice President of Finance

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2017

  Manhattan Beach, CA Rock & Brews Restaurants - "Serving Those Who Rock" - Oversee all aspects of financial operations including but not limited to accounting, finance, human resources and investor relations. Maximize the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. - Manage the accounting department that includes weekly accounts payable & revenue management; monthly accounting reporting including income statement, balance sheet &… Show more Rock & Brews Restaurants - "Serving Those Who Rock" - Oversee all aspects of financial operations including but not limited to accounting, finance, human resources and investor relations. Maximize the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. - Manage the accounting department that includes weekly accounts payable & revenue management; monthly accounting reporting including income statement, balance sheet & statement of cash flow; bi-yearly franchise audit; year-end accounting working with CPA to ensure tax returns are complete and accurate. - Integral roll in the corporate roll up of Rock & Brews' five limited liability companies into one consolidated c-corp. - Creation, implementation and monitoring of all company budgets. Ensure that all revenue and expense centers are accurate. Analyze and implement strategies to improvement monthly financial results. - Liaison with Investment Bankers. Collaborate with them to develop Rock & Brews' growth model and future capital raises. Develop an extensive financial model that coincides with an investor presentation that will be brought to the institutional investor market. Establish relationships with potential institutional investors and provide any due diligence requests. - Assist in creating, communicating and implementing Rock & Brews' vision, mission and overall direction. Collaborate with all of the departments of Rock & Brews to ensure that our overall direction aligns with the vision of the Founders and Board of Directors. Currently 19 locations in California (9), Hawaii (1), Mexico (2), New Mexico (1), Texas (2), Missouri (1), Oklahoma (1), Kansas City (1) and Florida (1)



Zislis Group

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President of Finance

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2017

  Manhattan Beach, CA Hospitality Management Company Luxury Boutique Hotels & Inspired Restaurants • Directly responsible for running Zislis Group, a management company that currently operates five restaurants and two hotels including Rock’n Fish (Manhattan Beach & Downtown L.A. Live), The Strand House, Rock & Brews (El Segundo & Maui), and Shade Hotel (Manhattan Beach & Redondo Beach). Zislis Group is one of the premier hotel and restaurant groups in Los Angeles. • Responsible for all aspects of… Show more Hospitality Management Company Luxury Boutique Hotels & Inspired Restaurants • Directly responsible for running Zislis Group, a management company that currently operates five restaurants and two hotels including Rock’n Fish (Manhattan Beach & Downtown L.A. Live), The Strand House, Rock & Brews (El Segundo & Maui), and Shade Hotel (Manhattan Beach & Redondo Beach). Zislis Group is one of the premier hotel and restaurant groups in Los Angeles. • Responsible for all aspects of finances, marketing, and investor relations. Works in conjunction with Co-Vice President to oversee hotel and restaurant operations. Responsible for creating, implementing and enforcing all policies and procedures in these areas. • Oversee all financial activity for the Rock & Brews franchise company with company's CEO. • Continually growing and improving company culture based on the core values of respect, integrity, self-awareness, curious intelligence, humility, empathy, and trust. Implementing the power of hospitality one day at a time. • Works with ownership to determine the company’s vision and direction. Directly involved with all high-level decision making. Show less



BREWCO

• General Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  manhattan beach, ca A Zislis Group Inspired Restaurant • Oversee all day-to-day operations for the restaurant • Monitor expenses based on monthly percentage of sales • Implement marketing, promotions, and events to increase sales • Manage all staffing including new hires, terminations, and bi-weekly payroll • Responsible for setting up all accounting practices including accounts payable & receivable systems, the creation of financial statements, and proper tax reporting -… Show more A Zislis Group Inspired Restaurant • Oversee all day-to-day operations for the restaurant • Monitor expenses based on monthly percentage of sales • Implement marketing, promotions, and events to increase sales • Manage all staffing including new hires, terminations, and bi-weekly payroll • Responsible for setting up all accounting practices including accounts payable & receivable systems, the creation of financial statements, and proper tax reporting - Run all aspects of the restaurant beer program including: 48 rotating tap handles, 32 bottled beers & a cellar-aging program Show less



Zislis Group

• Staff Accountant

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

  Manhattan Beach, CA Luxury Boutique Hotels & Inspired Restaurants Management Company • Maintained billing and payment through companies accounts for 8 different restaurants & hotels • Created monthly profit and loss statements from month’s revenues, expenses and other activities • Built company’s template for a yearly budget based on sales projections for each business • Performed account reconciliation for balance sheet accounts • Reviewed monthly P&L statements with upper… Show more Luxury Boutique Hotels & Inspired Restaurants Management Company • Maintained billing and payment through companies accounts for 8 different restaurants & hotels • Created monthly profit and loss statements from month’s revenues, expenses and other activities • Built company’s template for a yearly budget based on sales projections for each business • Performed account reconciliation for balance sheet accounts • Reviewed monthly P&L statements with upper management and owners Show less



Rock & Brews

• Assistant Manager

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  El Segundo, CA A Zislis Group Inspired Restaurant •Manage all front of house operations including opening and closing shifts •Responsible for month-end accounting including revenue spreadsheets, invoice coding, tax reports, controllable/uncontrollable cost and other pertaining documents •Assisted in implementing efficient cost-monitoring systems •Responsible for human resource new hire packets including all I-9, W-4, harassment, incident reports, and other documents



Clean Energy Capital, LLC.

• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Private Equity Investment Firm •Identify potential institutional investors through corporate research including but not limited to the review of Form 10-K’s and Form 10-Q’s •Research financial trends in the clean energy market and keeping current with published market trends •Contact senior executives of potential institutional investors and marketed the firm to their interests •Communicate financial reports of firm’s investment to current investors and fielded… Show more Private Equity Investment Firm •Identify potential institutional investors through corporate research including but not limited to the review of Form 10-K’s and Form 10-Q’s •Research financial trends in the clean energy market and keeping current with published market trends •Contact senior executives of potential institutional investors and marketed the firm to their interests •Communicate financial reports of firm’s investment to current investors and fielded questions on the firm’s investment portfolio’s Show less



Mission Control Artist Agency LLC

• Marketing & Finance Intern to the Managing Director

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  London, United Kingdom International Music Management Group •Reviewed artists’ contracts to develop monthly income statements and planned monthly cash flow needs for artists using Microsoft Excel •Developed marketing plans for emerging new artists •Performed extensive market research to develop an international venue database •Reconstructed company website with current artist’s biographies, events, CD releases and other media •Accommodated various requests and special projects at… Show more International Music Management Group •Reviewed artists’ contracts to develop monthly income statements and planned monthly cash flow needs for artists using Microsoft Excel •Developed marketing plans for emerging new artists •Performed extensive market research to develop an international venue database •Reconstructed company website with current artist’s biographies, events, CD releases and other media •Accommodated various requests and special projects at the request of artists, managers, promoters, etc. Show less