Details-focused leader pursuing a second MBA in Taxation eager to offer progressive Financial / Business Analysis, Strategic Research / Planning, and Cost / Revenue Modeling talents toward optimizing your success.

 

 

Financial / Business Analysis • Strategic Research / Planning • Cost Benefits Analysis • Cost / Revenue Modeling

Portfolio Valuations • Due Diligence Processes • Contract Negotiations • Sarbanes-Oxley / SEC Compliance

 

         Integral leader who develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical data to optimize profits in coordination with business goals, along with streamlining multifaceted processes to increase bottom-line results within high-volume environments.

         Ambitious self-starter who evaluates statistics across all market segments (e.g. forecasting, budgeting, ROI tracking for marketing initiatives, market trend analysis, business impact evaluation), and creates initiatives to fulfill niche gaps.

         Excellent communicator who builds key relationships with C-level executives, business staff, sales teams, and clientele.

 

 

 

Project Manager II (2008 C Present)

         Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge toward leading the development of commercial and residential real estate projects by coordinating efforts with venture partners throughout planning, entitlement, development, and selling phases.

         Drive bottom-line results by repositioning projects within the new economy, including cost-effectively negotiating project refinancing with lenders for modified terms and negotiating targeted new financing for projects with new construction.

         Create and / or re-create value-added strategies to optimize returns, manage all venture documentation, participate and lead high-level meetings and entitlement processes, manage lease / sales terms, and vigorously control cash / costs.

 

Financial Analyst / Financial Reporting Accountant (2007 C 2008)

         Strategically steered effective consolidations of venture accounting for joint ventures, along with handling all financial reporting, forecasting, and financial compliance and performing due diligence underwriting for new investments.

 

 

Market Research Supervisor (2006 C 2007)

         Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward compiling home building market survey data on key competitors within all market segments, including creating spreadsheets to quantify data for the multiple pricing variables (e.g. absorption rates, financing options, standard amenities, buyer incentives, and tax assessments) which was instrumental in translating true market placement data into a graphic representation for dissemination to all management levels and departments.

         Developed pricing strategies based on data collection and market indicators, including conducting demographic and economic studies for upcoming and potential land purchases and participating in tri-annual budget development efforts.

         Designed monthly market analysis reports for executive-level management to streamline operations and enhance negotiations among brokers, buyers, and trade partners, along with directing all market research department activities.

 

Auditor / Cash Accountant (2005 C 2006)

         Developed and implemented a Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance program for a Northern California region, including identifying key control processes, business unit self-assessment evaluations, and standardized compliant documentation.

         Actualized and monitored internal controls for key control processes for Northern California and Phoenix, AZ regions, including performing auditing and evaluations for SOX compliance and submitting findings to corporate officials.

         Identified wide-ranging deficiencies in internal controls and developed necessary remediation plans with management staff, along with supporting all regional departments with SOX criteria and development of internal controls.

         Maximized organizational efficiency by maintaining official accounting records of cash receipts and disbursements, handling accounts payable transactions, monitoring bank accounts and submitting monthly reconciliations to treasury.

         Facilitated business unit wire transfers for Northern California and Phoenix, AZ regions, created bi-weekly direct margin reports for corporate office, and provided monthly inventory projections and cash flow analysis for corporate treasury.

 

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Project Control Cost Analyst

         Compiled and generated cost estimates resulting in multimillion-dollar awards in government-funded contracts, including implementing and monitoring cost control procedures and managing cost accounting systems and methods for six ongoing projects with a combined contract value over $64 million.

         Expedited cost accounting functions in compliance with SOPs, including efficiently processing invoices, handling cost assignment for indirect and direct costs, managing on-site petty cash funds, and preparing monthly client vouchers.

         Analyzed monthly costs using earned value techniques, along with developing and maintaining estimates to complete spreadsheets, identifying cost at completion variances, and working with project managers to document changes.

         Examined and reviewed unusual cost records and ensured cost data was accurate and allocated correctly.

         Produced client progress reports (e.g. written, tabular, and graphics) summarizing cost, schedule, and scope variances.

         Supported project teams with on-demand financial reports with accurate real time information, along with organizing and reporting historical cost and budget data for trend analysis and preparation of future cost estimates.

 

 

Director of Revenue Management

         Developed custom forecasting tools accurate to + / - 4%, including maximizing rooms-driven revenue for two premier Rhode Island-based historical hotel properties (i.e. 291-room upscale Providence Biltmore and 52-room Vanderbilt Hall).

         Directed statistical business analysis across all market segments (e.g. forecasting, budgeting, ROI tracking for marketing initiatives, market trend analysis, business impact evaluation), along with creating initiatives to fulfill market niche gaps.

         Negotiated contracts with national accounts, consortia hotel programs, wholesale tour operators, and eCommerce vendors.

         Led efforts within reservations departments, transient sales, eCommerce, distribution channels, and yield management.

         Trained key revenue-focused personnel (e.g. sales managers, front office managers, reservation agents, front desk agents).

 

 

Sales / eCommerce Manager

         Grew eCommerce business from 0% to 22% of profits via introduction of system enhancements and use of multiple distribution channels, including creating cutting-edge promotional campaigns and pricing strategies to optimize profits.

         Increased annual revenue of eCommerce market segment by 153% via development of transient rate strategies, identification of target clientele, and creation of competitive pricing and amenity packages designed to meet client needs.

         Performed strategic assessment of market findings to develop and execute integral marketing campaigns to achieve #1 status in revenue-per-available-room for a Radisson Downtown location among all of Radisson s Texas-based hotels.

         Implemented marketing initiatives for a 250-room Radisson Downtown facility encompassing on-site group sales, national account management, and eCommerce trade, along with serving as a primary consultant to four Central Texas hotels on pricing yield management planning and set-up, training, and channel distribution of eCommerce technology.

 

 

Revenue Manager / Assistant Front Office Manager

         Applied solid leadership talents toward contributing to the facility s rating as one of top three locations in downtown hotels-based competitive set properties, including achieving market penetration for 114.9% occupancy in 2003, increasing revenue-per-available room market penetration to 107.8% for 2003, and improving average transient income by 10%.

         Directed top-performing reservation, customer support, and sales teams to ensure courteous delivery of services, and initiated customer-focused professional development training courses designed to increase profits and client loyalty.

         Monitored support system operations, and recommended and implemented enhancements to improve efficiency.

         Introduced several revenue-building initiatives (e.g. a highly successful employee sales incentive program).

 

 

Master of Business Administration (Taxation Emphasis, In Progress)  California State University at Sacramento

Master of Business Administration                                                            University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology                                                                 University of Texas At San Antonio

 

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