As a controller and financial executive with deep experience in the hospitality and recreation industry, I create comprehensive financial strategies and practices that support organizational growth and profitability.Growth comes from innovation and efficient operating processes, and I am able to offer both. In my most recent position as financial controller of a Colorado luxury resort, I improved GOP and EBITDA year over year by 50%+ with strategies that drove short- and long-term planning. I also standardized reporting and drove stricter monthly deadlines to support more accurate business decision making and, as a member of senior leadership, informed daily hotel operations.I establish sound processes for new property openings and conversions, staying current on industry trends to leverage best practices and emerging technology. For example, I guided Villanova University in the opening of their new hotel property, laying a good operational foundation with USALI principals, standardized labor reporting functions, the selection of industry software, and staff training. In a former position that involved casino management, I partnered with gaming commission representatives to negotiate the renewal of the gaming compact and associated free-play definitions for future compact agreements. I coach and develop high-performance teams in support of financial reporting and analysis, as well as budget planning and management. I am a strong communicator, collaborator, and a data-driven member of leadership teams. If you are in the market to hire an enthusiastic and meticulous financial professional, or if you’re looking to network with an innovative thinker in the industry, please reach out to connect.