Experience

Gelb Productions

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • 2022 - Present

  Gelb Productions is the exclusive producer and promoter of the artist Andrea Bocelli Gelb Productions is the exclusive producer and promoter of the artist Andrea Bocelli



Sweeney Todd Broadway 2023

• New York, New York, United States

• Broadway Investor

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Starring Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford and directed by Thomas Nail Starring Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford and directed by Thomas Nail



Department Studios, Inc.

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present



LFCFO

• Greater New York City Area

• CFO Consultant

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  • GHOST MESSAGING: Identity protecting messaging • GRAPEFRUIT HEALTH: Wellness solutions for campus settings • KHAL.COM: Video-based culinary social community • LIQUID SOCIAL: Influencer network • SLASH KEYBOARD: Search & Share app (sold to FaceBook/Giphy) • BOOMSET: Conference and event management software (sold to Hopin) • SOMETHIN' ELSE: Podcast content creation (sold to Sony Music) • GHOST MESSAGING: Identity protecting messaging • GRAPEFRUIT HEALTH: Wellness solutions for campus settings • KHAL.COM: Video-based culinary social community • LIQUID SOCIAL: Influencer network • SLASH KEYBOARD: Search & Share app (sold to FaceBook/Giphy) • BOOMSET: Conference and event management software (sold to Hopin) • SOMETHIN' ELSE: Podcast content creation (sold to Sony Music)



TAMID Group

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Board Member, Finance Committee

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Through over 60 chapters on college campuses nationally and internationally, TAMID Group facilitates experiential education and cultivates relationships to create a strong, lasting connection to Israel for emerging professionals. Through over 60 chapters on college campuses nationally and internationally, TAMID Group facilitates experiential education and cultivates relationships to create a strong, lasting connection to Israel for emerging professionals.



NYU School of Professional Studies

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Professor of Business Finance

  • Jul 2018 - Present



Lighthouse Immersive, inc

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CFO Consultant

  • 2021 - 2022

  Overseeing the financial roll-out of Immersive Van Gogh throughout the United States Overseeing the financial roll-out of Immersive Van Gogh throughout the United States



International Culinary Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professor of Restaurant Finance and Operations

  • 2008 - 2020



Financier Patisserie

• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2013 - 2016

  Financier Patisserie - A chain of authentic French Patisseries serving Manhattan the finest Pastries, Coffee and Savory Items available. Stone Street Coffee - Artisanal coffee roaster and supplier in Brooklyn, NY Financier Patisserie - A chain of authentic French Patisseries serving Manhattan the finest Pastries, Coffee and Savory Items available. Stone Street Coffee - Artisanal coffee roaster and supplier in Brooklyn, NY



McCann New York

• New York, NY

• Chief Financial Officer

  • 2011 - 2013

  A part of the world’s largest advertising agency network – a subsidiary of Interpublic Group (IPG), a NYSE listed company A part of the world’s largest advertising agency network – a subsidiary of Interpublic Group (IPG), a NYSE listed company



Naked Communications Europe

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global CFO/COO

  • 2007 - 2011

  International Marketing Consulting and Communication Planning Agency with offices in the US, UK, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Japan, Australia and New Zealand – originally 100% management-owned, then sold to the Enero Group, a publicly-traded Australian holding company International Marketing Consulting and Communication Planning Agency with offices in the US, UK, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Japan, Australia and New Zealand – originally 100% management-owned, then sold to the Enero Group, a publicly-traded Australian holding company



Cortiva Institute

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO/COO

  • 2005 - 2007

  National chain of wellness education centers National chain of wellness education centers



ProPlus Media

• Greater New York City Area

• CFO / VP Strategic Planning & Biz Dev

  • 2000 - 2005

  Online marketing, technology, and consulting company, providing clients with cost-effective customer acquisition and retention, revenue generation and brand awareness building solutions Online marketing, technology, and consulting company, providing clients with cost-effective customer acquisition and retention, revenue generation and brand awareness building solutions



Motown Cafe

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Chief Financial Officer

  • 1994 - 2000

  Boston Ventures Management and PolyGram Records Joint Venture Theme restaurant, retail and entertainment venture with locations in New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Tokyo. Boston Ventures Management and PolyGram Records Joint Venture Theme restaurant, retail and entertainment venture with locations in New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Tokyo.



Planet Hollywood International

• United States
• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • 1990 - 1994

  International restaurant chain, retail operation, entertainment and public relations organization International restaurant chain, retail operation, entertainment and public relations organization



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Auditor, CPA

  • 1985 - 1989

  International Audit, Tax and Financial Services Firm International Audit, Tax and Financial Services Firm