Patrick H. Lozares, MBA
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SUMMARY
Successful professional with 12 years progressive operational and financial
experience in a high volume resort hospitality industry. Managed several
large departments within resort facility including casino and hotel
operations. Exceeded income projections by 15 percent by improving
efficiency standards without compromising guest service.
EMPLOYMENT
1998-2010 PEARL RIVER RESORT Philadelphia,
MS
Assistant Financial Controller/Director of
Financial Reporting (2007-2010)
( Facilitated monthly/quarterly/annual review of general
ledger and accounts payable for the corporate holding company
and its 6 other subsidiaries which included two Las Vegas-
style gaming facilities, two premium 500-room hotels, a 36-
hole championship golf course, and a 23-acre outdoor water
park facility.
( Ensured accurate and timely periodic reporting of financial
statements and business metrics to Resort management such as
divisional net operating income, capital expenditures
balances, ADRs, and hotel occupancy analysis.
( Directed, lead, and supervised various staff to ensure
collaborative efforts and streamline the flow of financial
information to both internal and external entities.
( Prepared accurate and timely filing of SEC and other
regulatory documents, tax reports, and loan compliance
certificates.
( Interacted with external auditors to collaborate on
quarterly and annual audits.
Director of Casino Porter Operations (2004-2007)
( Directed over 250 housekeeping employees encompassing over
1 million square-feet of pubic areas, restaurants, and office
space.
( Overall responsibility for department's $7 million annual
budget to ensure resort cleanliness appearance and quality
presentation to customers.
( Commitment-driven to employee training to ensure
consisitant application of organization standards and an
overall reduction of 10% in turnover expense.
(Developed departmental policies and procedures, safety
requirements and standards to increase efficiencies and
reduce job-related injuries.
Assistant Director of Table Game Operations (2002-
2004)
( Directed gaming operations of 80+ table games and 300+
employees, managers, and staff encompassing over 2 gaming
properties.
( Collaborated with multiple departments of various day-to-
day operations such as scheduling, purchasing, marketing, and
human relations.
( Analysis of revenue per unit, cost structures, margins to
ensure departmental success.
Casino Host, Management Associate, Casino Pit Manager (1998-
2002)
( Observe staff of over 100 dealers, box persons, and floor
supervisors to protect company assets and ensure that company
procedures and policies are followed.
( Maintained positive customer relations, evaluate customer
play, and extend complimentary services when appropriate.
( Responsible for scheduling and evaluating of staff on
constant basis.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Belhaven College, Jackson,
Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Rockhurst College, Kansas City,
Missouri
Minor, Human Service Agency Administration, Rockhurst College,
Kansas City, Missouri
PROFICIENCY
Windows, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Money, Outlook, Lawson,
Infinium, CMS, and 10-key. Excellent communication skills,
both written and verbal. Typing 50 wpm.
CERTIFICATION
Active Real Estate License, State of Mississippi, 2008
Executive Development Program, Casino Management: Confronting
Challenges and Embracing Opportunities. University of Nevada,
Reno, 2004.