Promoted from Director to VP to EVP of Strategy to drive strategic global growth of the company through international entity formation and domestic acquisitions.Impacted bottom line profit margin growth by launching company’s first budgets, training leaders on budgets and financial statements, restructuring Line of Credit, improving manual processes to optimize headcount reduction, providing leadership in cost containment, and partnering with an executive consultant to analyze total supply chain, to optimize inventory levels and to weigh warehousing locations/structures. Navigated company through creation of business continuance plans, laying foundation to rapidly react to COVID-19 pandemic and execute critical strategies to ensure continued operations. Served as key project leader in launching company’s third division in April 2020, pivoting organization to manufacture and supply PPE to core customer base and generating $9M in new product sales. Partnered closely with Director of Product Development and FDA Attorney to navigate FDA compliance, obtained funding for manufacturing and logistics, and modified entire ERP structureAs HR leader, implemented incentive plans, launched FOH University training platform, and revamped annual assessment process, boosting team member morale. Awarded annually certification by Great Places to Work, WBENC and NGLCC showcasing commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Designed and implemented “From Our Hearts 1-2-3” CSR program, allowing for employees to use 1% of paid time to volunteerism and the company to donate 2% of products and 3% of profit dollars.

Serve as instrumental liaison between owners, developers, contractors, bankers, architects, and legal teams on the purchase and renovation of an abandoned church, with TDD and TDR rights, into an iconic, future mixed-use event and office space in historical MiMo district in Miami.Manage the construction coordination, pre-opening and opening (March 2024) of iconic event space in Miami MiMo district.

Delivered financial reporting and both operational and financial analysis for commercial real estate company with multiple hospitality assets: The Ray Hotel | Ember Grill | Rosewater Rooftop | Akira Back | Lionfish | Johnnie Brown's | Crane's Beach House | Delray Beach Market

Guided and mentored GMs and property-based finance teams in achieving aggressive financial goals by championing tools, analytical reports, internal audit processes, task-force support and budgeting & forecasting direction to optimally manage revenues, labor, expenses, core processes and key controls. Supported up to 30 hotels/restaurants and 7 different ownership groups in maximizing profits and protecting assets by leading a corporate team of 18 professionals in providing centralized accounting services in accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, cash management, and month end financial reporting/balance sheet reconciliations.Achieved 91% current AR, less than .5% Bad Debt, 95% current AP, forecast accuracy of 89%, and overall flow-through of 42% as leader of Finance Department. Authored 60+ Signature Standards across all departments within hotels and corporate office; hired Compliance Manager and developed interactive 3-day GM rollout of all SOPs. Enrolled all EVO properties on Avendra purchasing platform to increase buying power with ability to save average of approximately $5K per month based on purchasing volume. Leveraged offshore resources for AP process, delivering nearly $100K in annual savings.

Participated in 25+ asset transactions including all aspects of finance operations spanning underwriting analysis, purchase and sale agreements, team onboarding, system implementation (ERP, POS, & PMS), training programs, and various financial activities. Led flagship condo hotel (Hard Rock Hotel San Diego) to achieve $52M in top-line sales and 25.4% profit in midst of recession. As regional controller, supported CA, NV and AZ properties in all accounting functions, including month end close and financial reporting.Served as hands-on Controller for historic boutique hotel in heart of Los Angeles financial district; guided team in transforming $16M in revenues into $6M (38%) of EBITDA annually.