SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Real Estate Management & Development / Construction Operations / Manufacturing & Wholesale Distribution
Highly accomplished, results-driven executive with more than 20 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management within global organizations. Demonstrated ability to streamline business operations that drive growth and increase efficiency and bottom line profit. Proven leadership in developing and implementing organizational / financial controls and processes in addition to productivity improvements, cost reductions, and information systems design / implementation. Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to identify issues and conceptualize / implement effective solutions. Effective communicator with strong team building skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional groups to accomplish objectives and meet critical deadlines in a high growth and diverse environment.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership & Team BuildingConstruction & Real Estate ManagementAsset Protection
Cash Flow ManagementRevenue, Cost, & Profit ForecastingProject Management
Budget AdministrationFinancial Planning, Analysis, & ReportingAudit Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HILTON GRAND VACATIONS COMPANY, Orlando, FL 2006 Present
Timeshare division of Hilton Hotels corporation, resorts located in Hawaii, Las Vegas, New York City, and Orlando with $400M in annual sales.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Communicate extensively with Operations, Legal, Marketing, Sales, and Construction executives ensuring all needs and assumptions are valid post assessment of new development feasibility. Prepare complex financial proformas to validate financial feasibility of new projects. Conduct ROI analysis for ancillary services within new and existing resorts to validate feasibility. Attend design review sessions and communicate with Construction group. Participate within regular project meetings to monitor progress. Provide guidance during construction and monitor budget vs. cost. Manage $1.5B portfolio, five major projects located in Honolulu, HI; Las Vegas, NV; New York, NY; and Orlando, FL. Perform new market research to determine viability of market entry including review of applicable laws related to timeshare development. Review existing resorts for potential purchase or branding / sales opportunity. Negotiate agreements for operational facilities with third party operators. Report to Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer.
Selected Achievements:
Reduced payment processing time 30% and increased budget control via continuous process improvement.
Reengineered performance measurement ensuring all construction and process costs are included in analysis. Provided detailed complex project information for compliance filings in all states.
Established standards for HGVC construction and database encompassing pertinent information about all properties constructed.

WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING, Orlando, FL 2003 2006
Subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company responsible for concept through completion for all new attractions and facilities needed by Disney Parks and other properties worldwide.
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST / PROJECT CONTROLLER
Managed daily reporting and analysis for major timeshare project. Tracked project costs and managed contracts, change orders, and cash flow. Collaborated with Project Managers and Estimators to determine potential cost exposures and communicate various project spending components. Prepared monthly report for and attended Executive Committee meetings to provide project updates to senior management. Utilized SAP and Excel to track project cost in WBS format. Directed $350M in projects and served as SAP support, testing, and training lead. Served on companywide Development and Implementation SAP team providing testing and feedback for new implementations as well as quarterly updates. Maintained compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley Standards, and Corporate Policy for reporting. Provided feasibility analysis for potential new projects, financial analysis, and reporting for special projects. Communicated extensively with employees, vendors, and consultants at all levels.
Selected Achievements:
Reconciled projects under construction and developed tool utilizing Excel to ensure complete and accurate reporting post SAP conversion issues.
Revised contract / PO approval procedure to reduce approval / invoice payment time by 5-10 business days.
Collaborated with Disney Vacation Club to reconcile project costs to date. Revised cost tracking method to provide accurate reports accommodating unique needs in capital cost recording / reporting.

ZAPF CREATION (US), INC., Orlando, FL 2001 2003
Subsidiary of German company specializing in manufacture and distribution of play and function dolls. US division manages distribution in the US, Canada, Latin America, and South America generating $50M in annual revenues.
SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Ensured successful management of bank and financial institution relationships including Canadian banking and payroll administration. Managed cash flow, accounts receivable / payable, and general ledger with six team members. Prepared annual budgets, quarterly revisions, and monthly financial statements. Monitored annual audit process with outside audit firm and monthly close process. Served on Executive Leadership Committee contributing to strategic planning and optimization of growth and profitability initiatives. Reported directly to US division President and Finance executives at HQ in Germany.
Selected Achievements:
Conducted extensive review of existing procedures in accounts receivable / payable, general ledger, multi-site payroll, customer service, and logistics. Reengineered procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Served as US SAP Implementation Lead communicating with IT team in Germany and key users in US from process evaluation through implementation, troubleshooting, and customization of software for US division.
Reduced accounts payable processing time 50% and reconciled balance sheet and bank accounts unreconciled for previous fiscal year.
Reconciled open balances, delivered $2M in past due payments, and reduced month end close cycle by 20 days.
Renegotiated credit insurance contract at significantly lower rate. Delivered compliance with sales tax laws of multiple state retaining e-commerce business and wholesale distribution through selection and installation of multi-state sales tax and Canadian tax package.
Implemented EDI system reducing order taking, invoicing, and payment receipt time.

MI HOLDINGS, INC., Atlanta, GA 1996 2001
Holding company managing more than $400M in assets for premier homebuilder, retail consumer goods chain, consumer automobile insurance company, Internet ventures, and multiple commercial property owners.
CONTROLLER
Directed Accounting team members managing financial operations with eight entities encompassing financial reporting and asset management. Managed all Accounting functions including accounts receivable / payable, general ledger, payroll, employee benefits, and technology. Prepared monthly financial statements for each entity. Maintained banking relationships and reconciled bank accounts. Collaborated with in-house and outside counsel to ensure successful asset acquisition, formation, and structure of new entities, asset transfers, and sales.
Selected Achievement:
Implemented MAS90 software increasing accuracy and detail of reporting while reducing processing time and eliminating manual reports.
Prior tenures included:
CONTROLLER, SOUTHEAST MANAGEMENT & LEASING, Atlanta, GA
CONTROLLER, WESTREND HOMES, Lakeforest, CA

EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, AZ
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA