Financial Executive

B R A N D O N L . C R E S W E L L

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Executive Summary

Experienced executive leader with proven ability to direct change, streamline processes, and generate financial and operational results by executing strategic objectives in collaboration with all levels of business leaders. Strong work ethic, highly motivated, solid values combined with a passion for team successes. Recognized for skills in operations management, financial reporting, team building, employee development, and business intelligence.

Specialties: Financial reporting, budget and forecasting, business planning, analytics, and strategy, cash management, balance sheets, auditing, performance management, team development, and operations management including productivity analysis and cost control management. Professional Experience

CFO

John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah April 2012 – Present

Manage the strategic planning and day to day financial operations of a multi-location specialty care practice including the corresponding academic programs and research center. Team with the Administrative Director and CEO to manage over 500 employees including more than 70 clinical physicians and research faculty to become one of the top 10 ophthalmic clinical, academic, and research centers in the nation. Manage annual operating revenues over $50 million including income from physician fees, federal grants, foundational and donor gifts, and state funding.

Interact with business leaders across the organization to facilitate collaborative financial planning cost controls in response to ongoing downward pressures on clinical reimbursements. Despite per unit challenges on revenue, able to maintain business margins and preserve cash reserves.

Work with business unit leaders to ensure annual capital budgets are prepared and align with strategic initiates of the CEO and institutional priorities. Helping teams to understand and prioritize equipment and project requests sometimes over a multi-year time frame in relation to available capital funding and financial projections.

Develop and continually improve use of data resources for meaningful financial reports, including the dashboards, ad-hoc analysis, and the more regular daily, monthly, annual financial reporting requirements. Utilizing concepts and tools such as Excel, Business Objects, and Tableau to capture and format data into meaningful reports.

Collaborate with subject experts in legal, revenue cycle, and human resources to ensure overall integrity and compliance in aspects of business decisions around contracts, employee management, and billing processes.

Director of Business and Financial Services

Lyon County School District

Yerington, Nevada May 2011 – April 2012

Facilitated organizational changes and addressed budgetary issues during the economic crisis impacting the region which included streamlining labor costs and increasing accountability for operating results while maintaining student to teacher ratios and completing successful negotiations with the labor unions.

Initiated and implemented a staffing remodel that impacted the organizational structures of the facilities and transportation teams implementing new supervisor positions and also reducing overall costs by more than 10%.

B R A N D O N L . C R E S W E L L

1430 E 1200 S BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010 801-***-**** ********.*******@*****.***

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Managed the Business Office which included initiating the purchase of a new accounting software package, obtaining Bond funding for capital construction projects, supervising the external audit process, and hiring a new District Controller as a direct supervisor for the Business Office.

Coordinated and led communication forums amongst over 300 employees from 4 functional areas including transportation, facilities, food services, and the business office to provide training, communicate strategic goals, and explain on-going changes due to financial considerations. Director of Finance

Marriott Vacation Club International

Multiple Resorts and Locations May 2002 – May 2011 Created efficiencies in finance and accounting department task models to streamline workloads, provide enhanced accountability, and lead to stronger more effective accounting team. Participated in implementation of finance and accounting infrastructure for two new resorts including pre-construction planning, as well as, team and policy development in pre-opening implementation.

Ensure the financial stability and viability of the home owners associations and other ancillary businesses, including development of long-range strategic financial plans, performing functions associated with budgeting, financial analyses, and implementation operating and capital budgets.

Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, state, and federal financial regulations, procedures, and policies that govern home ownership and business activities. Develop local policies and procedures, review and approve documents and activities for compliance, serve as primary liaison to external auditors.

Provide strategic financial counsel to General Managers of multiple resorts while operating as Controller for the financial operations of the resorts including maintenance of internal financial controls, management of contracts and lease obligations, investment planning with investment firms, and day to day management of finance and accounting teams.

Operated as the expert and provided training and direction to the resort operating managers regarding budget resources, forecasting, and financial planning.

Facilitate quarterly Owner meetings including preparation of financial reports, presentation of materials, and reporting of quarterly results.

Marriott International

Senior Auditor, Corporate Internal Audit

Bethesda, MD January 2000 – May 2002

Utilize the COSO audit framework to consult with business unit management to assess risks of operational and financial processes and determine risks that could be mitigated by changing processes and audit reviews.

Lead Internal Audit teams in preparing, analyzing, and completing financial and operational audits for various business units within Marriott, including, International and Domestic Full Service and Select Service Lodging, Marriott Vacation Clubs, and Senior Living Services.

Prepare audit reports, which outline the strengths, areas for improvement, and value added recommendations within business unit processes, and present recommendations to property management, regional management, and corporate executives. B R A N D O N L . C R E S W E L L

1430 E 1200 S BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010 801-***-**** ********.*******@*****.***

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Education

University of Utah 2014

Masters of Business Administration

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science – Business Management and Finance Affiliations and Service

Board Member and Sponsorship Chair, Utah Chapter, Healthcare Financial Management Association Board Member, University of Utah Eccles School of Business Alumni Board

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