Mark C. Odom *** Tomahawk Ct.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

acou1w@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 561-***-****

Professional Profile/Career Objective:

Possess 23 years accounting experience; 18 of which have been in the top

levels of resort/hospitality management. I am seeking an executive level

position in which I can utilize this experience to help lead an

organization to success.

Professional Experience:

December 2013-February 2015-Driftwood Hospitality Management-North Palm

Beach, FL

Chief Financial Officer

. Financial oversight for 50 hotel management portfolio; 47 domestic,

3 foreign

. Review and approve acquisition and disposition transactions

. Direct liaison between owners, investors, banks and asset managers

. Manage bank relationships for all properties and corporate

headquarters

. Liaison and oversight for 15 audited entities

September 2012-October 2013-Jim McLean Enterprises - Doral, FL

Chief Operating Officer

. Oversight for all areas of multinational collection of 9 golf

schools.

. Negotiate endorsement contracts and sponsorship opportunities.

. Explore and develop new business unit opportunities.

. Implemented cost reduction plan to increase profits an estimated

20% in 2013.

. Liaison between hotel and owner

May 2012-August 2012-Duffy's Management - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Vice-President of Finance

. Financial oversight for 24 sports themed restaurants with annual

revenues in excess of $100 million.

. Improved financial reporting in preparation for company's first

full independent audit

. Managed cash flow in an extremely seasonal operation

. Prepared company to secure new debt structure

September 2006-May 2012 - PGA National Resort & Spa - Palm Beach Gardens,

FL

Chief Financial Officer

. Along with General Manager led decision making for all facets of

four star four diamond operation: hotel, food & beverage, spa, and

golf.

. Led transition between ownership groups.

. Managed $40 million renovation capital project.

. Reorganized two separate finance departments into one integrated

more efficient operation. Reduced staff by 25%.

. Directly supervise retail operation.

. Streamlined information flow through the use of technology.

. Facilitate communication between ownership and two management

companies.

January 2004-September 2006 - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -

Hollywood, FL

Director of Finance

. Opened new $300 million casino resort including the shaping of

policy and the organizational structure.

. Responsible for all accounting functions for four star four diamond

property with annual revenues in excess of $500 million.

. Facilitate all internal and external audits.

. Oversee compliance.

February 2002-December 2004 - Memphis, TN

Financial Accounting Consultant

. Managed two business reorganizations.

. Prepared a start up company to go public.

. Responsible for all financial decisions of a closely held

corporation including the securing and management of long-term

debt commitments.

March 2000/February 2002 - Isle of Capri - Lula, MS

Senior Director of Finance (CFO-Property Level)

. Responsible for entire day to day accounting function including

count rooms, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, revenue

audit, financial reporting, cage, purchasing and management

information systems.

. Communicated regularly with corporate to forecast and analyze

future anticipated

results.

. Role was similar to Assistant General Manager in that I was

ultimately responsible for all decisions, successes and failures

for the entire property.

1998/2000 - Casino Magic - Biloxi, MS

Controller

. Responsible for entire day to day accounting function including

count rooms, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, revenue

audit, and financial reporting.

. Shortened closing period from fifteen to ten days.

. Improved financial statement analysis.

. Implemented monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

. Facilitated external and internal audits.

1997/1998 Casino Resource Corporation - Ocean Springs, MS

Director of Finance

. Opened casino in Tunisia and acted as Chief Financial Officer.

. Prepared all subsidiary and parent company budgets.

. Served as General Manager of hotel property and oversaw

divestiture.

. Analyzed results and made adjustments to operation accordingly.

. Assisted in the preparation of filings with the SEC.

1994/1997- Mississippi Press Register - Pascagoula, MS

Controller

. Managed all accounting functions.

. Prepared various analyses for owners.

. Shortened closing period from twenty-five to fifteen days.

1993/1994 - ALLTEL Mobile - Little Rock, AR

Senior Tax Accountant

. Analyzed tax position from financial reporting perspective.

. Implemented FASB 109 - Statement on Deferred Taxes.

. Facilitated IRS and independent audits.

1992/1993 - Arthur Andersen & Co. - Memphis, TN

Experienced Tax Accountant

. Tax planning and preparation for individual and corporate clients.

. Participated in audits of SEC registered clients.

. Performed personal financial planning for corporate executives.

Educational Degrees:

MA - Accounting

University of Mississippi - 12/91

BA-Accounting

University of Mississippi - 12/90

Certifications:

Mississippi Certified Public Accountant Certificate #4328

References: Available upon request

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