Experience

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  Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa

  • Asst Director of Finance

    • 2012 - 2012
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  GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY

  • AVP, Director of Accounting

    • Jan 1997 - Feb 2010
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  Right Management

  • Candidate

    • 2010 - 2010
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  National real estate brokerage and management c...

  • Director of Accounting

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 2008

    Directed a team of six managers and accountants, with a total staff of 20, in all brokerage functions for 50+ field offices including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, budgeting and financial reporting. Led conversion project to move AP function to an outside servi...

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  IPC / LEVY, LTD

  • VP, Finance / Controller

    • Apr 1991 - Jun 1997

    Developed bank relationships for a $5M line of credit allowing the company to double their existing operations and begin a new line of business, resulting in a 30% increase in EBITDA. Negotiated national temporary service contract which saved the 35% on labor costs.Directed all accounting for 3 real estate joint partnerships that included 10 properties and 30 tenants.

  • VP, Finance/ Controller

    • Jan 1991 - Jan 1997

    Directed all Accounting, Treasury and Advertising functions and supervised a staff of 4. Implemented new 401(k) Plan and Group insurance contract that saved company $150K annually.Developed and implemented integrated database for appraisal/auction information using MS Access, which allowed staff online, real-time access to equipment research, saving dozens of hours monthly.

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  LYONS CONSULTING

  • Owner

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

    Developed financial systems and controls for multiple clients, with an emphasis on procedure enhancement, internal control and efficiency. Designed and implemented an international hedging system for Motorola Corporate Treasury and an automated trade billing system for The Midwest Stock Exchange....

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  SEARS MORTGAGE CORPORATION

  • Accounting Manager

    • Jan 1984 - Jan 1990

    Managed all accounting functions including general ledger, payroll, management and financial reporting and treasury. Supervised a staff of 4 supervisors and 24 clerical employees. Wrote a significant number of dBase programs to process and improve efficiency of data capture into the accounting a...

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  JEWEL COMPANIES, INC

  • Internal Auditor

    • Jan 1982 - Jan 1984

    Retail, manufacturing and distribution conglomerate; Conducted financial and operational audits in all facets of the company's operations including manufacturing, retail, distribution, wholesale and IT operations. Developed store loss programs that saved company over $3M in excess losses over...