Dean Johnson Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wi, Us

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Rome, Wi

Development and oversight of annual $18 million operating budget and all capital budget expensesDeveloped and implemented all financial controls for new enterpriseWeekly, monthly and quarterly reporting and forecasting for operating revenue and expensesExcellent communicator to complex stakeholders: owners, property-level managers and regional support team Vendor contract negotiationsFinancial mentoring of Operations DirectorsManage and develop local accounting staff and intern

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel

Development and oversight of annual $13 million operating budget and $7.5 million capital budgetKey leader in transition to new ownership and management of hotelManage day-to-day and long-term IT systems and planningHelped lead property improvement plan for hotel renovationManage and develop accounting staffGuest Experience Team Specialist, training staff, developing programs and tracking results

Financial supervision of diverse properties and ownership groups, setting standards for forecast, budget and month-end processingDeveloped portfolio-wide business intelligence software, integrating PMS, Sales/Catering, Payroll and Financial software systems, resulting in streamlined budget/forecasting and month-end processesTask Force Finance Leader for property acquisitions and dispositions, ensuring proper training in accounting standards and proceduresImplemented Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels across portfolioDeveloped financial talent through oversight, review and internal auditCreated hospitality-specific reporting for public external auditsLed new corporate payroll software and rolloutManaged and developed local staff and oversight of 6 remote property controllersGuest Experience Team Specialist training staff, developing programs and tracking results

Increased EBITDA from $632K to $3.5 million over six yearsIncreased REVPAR over $24, or 79% improvement, over six yearsReduced variable costs of $282k through Six Sigma project leadershipReceivable management at 90% current maintaining positive cash flowManaged smooth financial transition during two ownership changes within 10 months, including all due diligence reporting Successfully implemented upgrades to network to active directory, F&B POS, Sales and Catering software Manage IT network of 50+ users and associated servers

Created labor reporting system, reducing overtime by 14% and increasing staffing efficiencyReduced receivable write-offs by more than 10% and receivable balance over 60 days by over 9%Reduced inventory balances by 12-15% and increased inventory turns by implementing an online ordering system and maintaining contractsIncreased operating income by 14% with above actions and other financial controlsUpgraded system network and F&B POS software, installed multiple work stations, administered network

Reduced receivables by 42% ($525K) with aggressive collections and proactive policiesStreamlined period end processing, reducing cycle time by 15%Standardized cash control procedures, reducing losses from prior year by $2.5KRestructured pricing strategy, increasing transient average room rate $10.25 (7.5%) and limited negotiated rates based on production

Omaha Marriott, Controller; New Orleans Marriott, Sr. Asst. Controller; Houston Airport Marriott, Asst. Controller; Warner Center Marriott, Asst. Controller'; Marriott Scottsdale Suites, Night Manager.

Bachelor'S Degree, Hospitality, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Hospitality and Financial Technology Professionals Active member since 1994 Chapter vice president, 2001 term.

Accounting

Activities and Societies: Studied all facets of accounting principles, from basic to advanced, including tax and finance.Worked.

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