Experience

OdySea Aquarium

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Scottsdale, Arizona



Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Asst. Director of Finance

  • Sep 1999 - Jul 2014

  Carefree, Arizona Managed month end 4-day close process for 160-casita resort with 52 Private Villas, two 18-hole golf courses, a 30,000 square foot spa,and retail center. Tracked construction in-progress and capitalized assets in accordance with GAAP. Maintained balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts and subsidiary ledgers. Maintained strong vendor relations during a very difficult cash flow period. Maintained cash flow analysis. Gained reputation for thoroughness and promptness in meeting… Show more Managed month end 4-day close process for 160-casita resort with 52 Private Villas, two 18-hole golf courses, a 30,000 square foot spa,and retail center. Tracked construction in-progress and capitalized assets in accordance with GAAP. Maintained balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts and subsidiary ledgers. Maintained strong vendor relations during a very difficult cash flow period. Maintained cash flow analysis. Gained reputation for thoroughness and promptness in meeting or exceeding all corporate deadlines. Maintained strong working relationship with Internal and External Audit teams.

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

  The Boulders-Carefree, AZ Managed shopping center with 36 retail spaces during difficult economic times. Developed tenant leases with external legal team on leases. Led Public Relations firm on marketing/advertising and event management, Maintained strong tenant communications. Covered this position along with Assistant Director of Finance duties at resort.



Wyndham International

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Jan 1998 - Sep 1999

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Responsible for financial reporting and consolidation of 8 company entities including five resorts, one real estate company, one sewer company, and a shopping center. Properties located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, and Mexico. Lead transition from Patriot American Hospitality R.E.I.T. accounting to Wyndham International corporate reporting, rewriting profit and loss statements for all entities to conform with new reporting guidelines. Participated in Property Controller… Show more Responsible for financial reporting and consolidation of 8 company entities including five resorts, one real estate company, one sewer company, and a shopping center. Properties located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, and Mexico. Lead transition from Patriot American Hospitality R.E.I.T. accounting to Wyndham International corporate reporting, rewriting profit and loss statements for all entities to conform with new reporting guidelines. Participated in Property Controller performance evaluations and staff progression. Show less



Carefree Resorts

• Operations Controller

  • Oct 1994 - Dec 1997

  Responsible for financial reporting and consolidation of 8 company entities including five resorts, one real estate company, one sewer company, and a shopping center. Properties located in Arizona. California, Colorado, Florida, and Mexico.Visited properties quarterly for financial audits and property assistance with training and policies. Lead monthly property financial reviews with partners and owners. In 1997, transitioned properties from Carefree Resorts to Patriot American Hospitality… Show more Responsible for financial reporting and consolidation of 8 company entities including five resorts, one real estate company, one sewer company, and a shopping center. Properties located in Arizona. California, Colorado, Florida, and Mexico.Visited properties quarterly for financial audits and property assistance with training and policies. Lead monthly property financial reviews with partners and owners. In 1997, transitioned properties from Carefree Resorts to Patriot American Hospitality working with the corporate staff to insure a smooth transition to R.E.I.T accounting. Centralized accounts payable for all entities. Interim Controller during transitions at Lodge at Ventana Canyon, Carmel Valley Ranch, The Peaks at Telluride and the Boulders until permanent Controller arrived. Show less



Hotel Westcourt

• Rooms Division Manager

  • Mar 1983 - Aug 1994

  Phoenix, Arizona Area Corporate hotel with 284 rooms. Lead a team of 50 staff members in front office, bell staff, reservations, housekeeping, laundry and security. Responsible for superior customer service, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, staff progression, Manager on Duty coverage and month end reporting. Responsible for leading entire hotel team when General Manager was unavailable. Executive Committee Member.