Qualifications:

Experienced in Hotel and Restaurant Management both, rooms and food and beverage, Financial and Operations. Software literacy with the following: Office 2000, Lotus, CLS, Fidelio, Micros, NCR, REMACS, INNTRAK, Real World, Data Plus, and Quick books.

Experience:

Thompson Hotels 2008 - Present

Controller Budgeting, Occupancy and Revenue forecasting, payroll analysis, monthly and yearly financial statements. Cash Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable supervision. Interface with Department Heads to ensure budget parameters are being followed as well as any deviations that may occur due to unforeseen emergencies. Maintain a dialogue with bank representatives in order to expedite monthly operating funds requests. Maintain all personnel files in a union environment.

Fortuna Realty

Dylan Hotel/Indigo Hotel 2004-2008

Controller

Corrected and maintained financial records from inception, implemented a cash management system. Budgets, forecast. Oversaw payroll and employee files. Monthly and yearly financial statements. A/R and A/P supervision. Special projects set forth by owner including but not limited to hotel proformas.

Upon the sale of the Dylan Hotel,

Duties were adjusted to the construction of the first Indigo Hotel in New York City. Negotiated franchise agreement with IHG as well as the funding for the construction of the building. Initiated funds requisitions and verified and approved construction work change orders. Attended construction meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Bouley Restaurant/Danube Restaurant 2002 - 2004

Controller

Direct financial operations including various businesses, and all personal matters. Provide overall control of cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, loan/lease negotiations, and insurance platforms. Implemented Food and Beverage inventory controls as well as developing purchasing procedures and standards. Serve as Interim General Manager. Report directly to the owner.

Embassy Suites Hotel by World Trade Center, NY, NY 2001 – 2001

Food & Beverage Controller

Instituted Inventory system, implemented Daily Financial Reports, Monthly Financial Reports, Reconciled assets, created budgets. Worked with management to create a seamless transition between the accounting area and operations.

Hacienda Group, Cortland Manor, NY 1999 - 2001

Controller / Project Manager

Project manager for a Real Estate development company that includes commercial and residential properties as well as operating four lumberyards. In charge of budgeting cash requirements and initiating loan draws. Responsible for all phases of the accounting department.

Mercer Hotel, New York, NY 1997 - 1999

Controller

Was part of opening team in a luxury boutique hotel. Initiated General Ledger, Payroll procedures,

Front office controls, procured all licenses and permits necessary for the opening. Cash management, daily reporting, budgets, financial statements, Balance sheet analysis.

Howard Johnson, Stratford, CT 1995 - 1997

General Manager

Implemented aggressive sales and marketing program to attain corporate clientele. In charge

of all financial reporting and cash flow management. Organized staffs with regards to work hours,

fair distribution of workloads and setting up individuals' goals and deadlines. Set up guidelines as

to work standards in all departments. Implemented Front Office as well as Housekeeping

procedures. Responsible for all daily revenue reporting and cash reconciliation.

Orient Hotel Group, Stamford, CT. 1992 - 1995

Corporate Controller

Initiated and implemented General Ledger accounting procedures for 16 East Coast properties,

Real Estate Development Company and an in-house Laundry service. Originated on site control

procedures for revenue recording and receivable collections. Instituted Food & Beverage inventory

controls. Reviewed and analyzed financial month-end and year-end reports. Cash Management,

payroll supervision and budgets. Directly interfaced with Site Managers concerning operations and

financial matters. Executed special projects set forth by the CEO and CFO.

Greenwich Harbor Inn, Greenwich, CT. 1989 - 1992

Controller

Responsible for all facets of the accounting department. Established financial as well as operational controls in the Front Office, Food and Beverage Department, Purchasing and Receiving. General

ledger and financial statement preparation. Trained and supervised staff.

Manhattan East Suite Hotels, New York, NY 1980 - 1989

A/R Manager / Credit Manager/Food and Beverage Controller

Trained and supervised accounts receivable staff as to billing procedures and collections. Reviewed and approved direct billing applications. Proccessed payroll in house system. Audited and corrected daily revenue reports. Assisted in the initiation of the Food and Beverage department at one of the properties.

Education: New York University

Bachelors Degree … Accounting Major 1983 Fire & Safety Director course 1998

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