Kurt Draser Email & Phone Number

Grand Canyon, AZ

Controller for the Management Company of seven (7) Taverns with Restricted Gaming Licenses (15 Video Poker Machines), with approximate revenues of $20 million. Responsibilities include: the generation of eight (8) sets of Financial Statements including, Departmental Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements, as well as a consolidation of.

Established an LLC in order to purchase a 15 Machine Video Poker Bar. Handled the pre-opening application process and filings with the State and County entities. Designed interior remodel with Architect and directed the tenant improvement process to ensure cost containment and a timely opening of the 6,000 square foot building. Upon completion handled all.

As Controller, was responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining accounting functions, systems and controls at Big Dog's Hospitality Group, a management company for five (5) restaurant/casinos, with annual revenues in excess of $16 Million. Responsible for the preparation and consolidation of monthly financial statements for the five (5).

Designed and implemented systems and controls in the areas of: Receiving, Storage, Purchasing and Food and Beverage audit for a 315 room Hotel/Casino. Completed the design and installation of the Sierra 6000 Point of Sale system. Extensively trained Management, Supervisors, Food Servers, and Audit Clerks in the operation, maintenance and audit procedures.

Established and maintained policies and procedures in the areas of Receiving, Storage, Issuing and Revenue Control for the Food and Beverage Department with revenues in excess of $6 Million in a 705 room Casino/Hotel. Daily functions included: Supervision of Food and Beverage Audit Clerks, Food Cashiers, Receiving Clerks, maintaining Point of Sale system.

Manager of a 186 seat restaurant with revenues in excess of $2.4 Million in 565 room Hotel/Casino. Responsible for hiring, firing, scheduling, maintaining employee records, employee relations, training, directing and motivating employees, sales forecasting, and department budgeting. Additionally, monitoring the operation on a daily basis for cost controls.

Cross trained extensively, including hands-on work experience, throughout the Human Resources, Hotel, Food and Beverage Departments.

Bachelor'S Degree, Hotel Administration

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