Chief financial officer

Mark Odom

Chief Financial Officer - PGA National Resort & Spa

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Work Experience

Chief Financial Officer

PGA National Resort & Spa -

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

September 2006 to Present

Involved in decision making with all facets of four star four diamond operation: hotel, food & beverage, spa, and golf.
• Led transition between ownership groups.
• Managed $40 million renovation capital project.
• Reorganized two separate finance departments into one integrated more efficient operation. Reduced staff by 25%.
• Directly supervise retail operation.
• Streamlined information flow through the use of technology.
• Facilitate communication between ownership and two management companies.

Director of Finance

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino -

Hollywood, FL

January 2004 to September 2006

Opened new $300 million casino resort including the shaping of policy and the organizational structure.
• Responsible for all accounting functions for four star four diamond property with annual revenues in excess of $500 million.
• Facilitate all internal and external audits.
• Oversee compliance.

Financial Accounting Consultant

Memphis, TN

February 2002 to December 2004

Managed two business reorganizations.
• Prepared a start up company to go public.
• Responsible for all financial decisions of a closely held corporation including the securing and management of long-term debt commitments.

Senior Director of Finance

Isle of Capri -

Lula, MS

March 2000 to February 2002

CFO-Property Level)

• Responsible for entire day to day accounting function including count rooms, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, revenue audit, financial reporting, cage, purchasing and management information systems.
• Communicated regularly with corporate to forecast and analyze future anticipated
results.
• Role was similar to Assistant General Manager in that I was ultimately responsible for all decisions, successes and failures for the entire property.

Controller

Casino Magic -

Biloxi, MS

1998 to 2000

Responsible for entire day to day accounting function including count rooms, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, revenue audit, and financial reporting.
• Shortened closing period from fifteen to ten days.
• Improved financial statement analysis.
• Implemented monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Facilitated external and internal audits.

Director of Finance

Casino Resource Corporation -

Ocean Springs, MS

1997 to 1998

Opened casino in Tunisia and acted as Chief Financial Officer.
• Prepared all subsidiary and parent company budgets.
• Served as General Manager of hotel property and oversaw divestiture.
• Analyzed results and made adjustments to operation accordingly.
• Assisted in the preparation of filings with the SEC.

Controller

Mississippi Press Register -

Pascagoula, MS

1994 to 1997

Managed all accounting functions.
• Prepared various analyses for owners.
• Shortened closing period from twenty-five to fifteen days.

Senior Tax Accountant

ALLTEL Mobile -

Little Rock, AR

1993 to 1994

Analyzed tax position from financial reporting perspective.
• Implemented FASB 109 - Statement on Deferred Taxes.
• Facilitated IRS and independent audits.

Experienced Tax Accountant

Arthur Andersen & Co -

Memphis, TN

1992 to 1993

Tax planning and preparation for individual and corporate clients.
• Participated in audits of SEC registered clients.
• Performed personal financial planning for corporate executives.

Education

MA in Accounting

University of Mississippi

December 1991

BA in Accounting

University of Mississippi

December 1990

Public affairs action officer (pao)

Glen Latona

SENIOR OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Orange County, CA

SENIOR OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

 Expert in Core Organizational, Operational & Workforce Development Processes.

 Driver of Change, Performance Excellence & Results — Trusted Advisor & Passionate Steward of Operational Efficiencies.

 Visionary Leader with keen ability to develop and sustain long-term senior-level relationships and build solid partnerships internationally.

- Available for International Relocation and Travel -

Work Experience

Public Affairs Action Officer (PAO)

UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE -

San Diego, CA

February 2009 to Present

Commissioned Officer responsible for preparing critical information relative to military operations, world events, and environmental
matters. Engaged in substantive internal and external working relationships with the appropriate agencies prior to releasing information to the media on conditions that might result in favorable or unfavorable public reaction, including releases and public statements
involving regional, national and international news.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provides public affairs advice, counsel and support to military senior command leadership and executive staff members.
• Serves as PAO liaison during multi-national exercises and real world activities -- monitoring joint operations, deciphering data & validating activities, while providing daily briefs to military staff relating to internal and external media evolutions.
• Plays a key role in contingency and deployed operations while disseminating information and promoting relevant operations and events.
• Showcases Navy assets in land-locked or non-Navy communities featuring Navy Fleets, Navy Parachute Team, Flag officers, the
Navy Band, EOD Special Operations Teams and Navy Divers.
• Plans successful media outreach activities to local communities, which can include up to 80 individual events in a given week.

Partner and Managing Director

Spend Reduction Solutions, LLC. -

Irvine, CA

November 2008 to Present

Co-Founder of an entrepreneurial consultancy company focused in aiding Fortune 1000 companies in obtaining cost savings and increasing efficiencies with results that exceeded the expected market performance and growth. Scope of responsibility included
communicating with all core executive leadership, leading operating management, sales, communications, human resources, finance,
training and managing external global programs and suppliers.

Key Achievements:
• Implements performance based planning, budgeting and audit processes that result in multi-million dollar annualized savings.
• Determines operational and human capital process requirements to reduce supply-chain activities to single-source solutions.
• Drives process improvement optimization by centralization, standardization and vendor consolidation.
• Integrates world-class collaborative commerce solutions that identify, enable, and realize value through customized business
ecommerce programs.
• Oversees strategic collaboration with public and private sector organizations to develop aggressive, comprehensive and well- executed plans that deliver consistent support to worldwide field operations.
• Leverages high-value relationships that drive multi-million dollar cost reductions resulting in achieving targeted financial savings
objectives.
• Establishes long-term client relationships by delivering greater-than anticipated results and implementing sound cost savings
solutions.
• Strengthens effective governance and decision-making among leadership by empowering key stakeholders.
• Secures key contracts with major clients strengthening companys viability and profitability.

Chairman of the Board & Executive Committee Member

Operation Homefront, Inc. -

San Antonio, TX

2007 to Present

Serving all branches of the U.S. Military, Operation Homefront is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with 4,500 staff and volunteers, $50 Million in annual revenues (est. FY2012) and 6% operating overhead. Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. The Army Homefront Fund is a 501(c)(3) military support non-profit, administered by Operation Homefront under an agreement with the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command, which provides emergency financial and other support to the families of soldiers, with a focus on wounded warrior care and transition assistance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Leads the national board a which oversees all operational aspects involved in running the company, including controlling the companys current growth and future expansion into markets, existing and new.
• Governs the organization by establishing broad policies and objectives, ensuring the availability of adequate financial resources and approving annual budgets.
• Accountable to stakeholders for the organizations mission accomplishments, while providing support, leadership and reviewing the performance of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
• Works in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure board resolutions are carried out.
• Acts as an alternate spokesperson for the organization.
• Participates in the United States Secretary of Defense Non-Profit / Veterans Service Organization Roundtable.
• National leadership board positions held include; Chairman (1-Term), Vice-Chairman (2-Terms), Secretary (2-Terms) and Executive Committee Member (5-Terms).

President, Chief Executive Officer & Founder

THE MARTINI GROUP, INC -

Tustin, CA

October 2002 to January 2010

Led 50 person team directing overall strategic global operations impacting over 850,000 client employees. Established performance
indicators, operating goals, realignment initiatives, productivity improvements and cost reduction programs that consistently improved
production output and customer value-add.

Key Achievements:
• Designed and implemented a state of the art client efficiency programs resulting in hard-cost client savings averaging 39% annually,
reduction in operating costs and human capital relating to supporting business operations.
• Created effective centralized client solutions resulting in cost savings and avoidance of $125 Million, while creating a client revenue
stream of $4.5 Million in cash through rebates and incentives.
• Developed and deployed comprehensive human capital management strategy, which resulted in increased productivity and client
retention.
• Effectively led global sourcing initiatives with proven results across multiple lines of business, geographic borders, time zones and cultures.
• Divested consulting segment of business in November 2008 to form Spend Reduction Solutions, LLC.

Global Business Development Manager

STAPLES, INC -

Framingham, MA

April 1995 to October 2002

Responsible for global client negotiation, acquisition, presentation, and implementation of Fortune 1000 corporate procurement
contracts. Provided leadership, strategy and direction in overseeing results and process improvements.

Key Achievements:
• Implemented strategic business plan to consolidate client procurement resources and create efficiencies resulting in 25% savings and $12 Million annually in new client revenue.
• Developed global sourcing opportunities and owning the strategy and measurable expectations from inception through completion,
inclusive of contracts administration.
• Oversight of the business relationship between Staples and the STAPLES Center including Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Clippers and other entertainment venues/events.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

University of Phoenix

Sales

Advanced Military Officer Leadership School

Additional Information

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Innovative Senior Leader — Superior business acumen with a proven, disciplined fiscal approach. Experienced in management and program/project oversight roles within large, complex and dynamic organizations. Skilled in leveraging and integrating processes across diverse cultures to accomplish the most aggressive organizational objectives and efficiencies.

Exceptional Operational Experience — Proven capabilities in the implementation and optimization of best practices and technologies. Exceptional ability to partner strategy and systems with enterprise-wide initiatives, operating principles and objectives, which result in an expedited launch of initiatives.

High-Value Member of Executive Leadership Teams — Key leader in establishing long-range vision, strategic and tactical planning, policy formulation, and decision-making. Successfully applies extensive operational knowledge, diagnostic skills, and communication strengths to gain consensus among stakeholders and create swift and cost-efficient solutions to complex challenges.

Initiator and Driver of Dynamic and Profitable Change — Passionate creator of cultures that place high value on cost reduction and profitability. Provides “enlightened leadership” by combining vision and tenacity with strategic thought and experience-backed insight. Demonstrated success driving multi-million dollar sales and cost savings initiatives while maintaining business continuity internationally.

 (Active) Top Secret Security Clearance
 Global Cost Savings Solutions
 Culture Integration & Change
 Business Commerce Enablement
 Key Partnership Development
 State, Local & Federal Partnerships
 Performance & Process Improvement
 Decision Support & Consulting
 Organizational Design & Development
 Networking & High-Value Relationships
 Leadership Coaching & Development
 Executive Negotiations & Presentation
 Workforce Planning & Optimization
 Analytical & Quantitative Skills
 Personnel Training & Development
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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

- Bachelor of Science in Business Management  University of Phoenix
- Defense Information School (PAQC-ADL-R)  U.S. Department of Defense
- Advanced Military Officer Leadership School  U.S. Navy
- Professional Sales, Training & Leadership Courses  Various – Private Contractor
- Life, Accident & Health Insurance License  California Department of Insurance
- Real Estate License  State of California Department of Real Estate
- Professional Trade Memberships  Various
- Military Awards  Various

Chief technology officer

Brett Zienowicz

Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree candidate with strong leadership and communication skills. Seeking an information technology or strategic marketing position within a global organization.

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer

Z ENTERPRISES -

Roswell, GA

July 2010 to Present

Z Enterprises is an internet marketing firm which sells air purifiers and related accessories to consumers. This is accomplished through an e-commerce website located at AirPurifierSource.com and a review website located at Hepa-Air-Purifier.org.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of a highly customized e-commerce store based on the Magento platform, as well as a blog website based on the Wordpress platform.
• Responsible for generating $158,000 in revenue through Amazon.coms affiliate program during the first half of 2012.
• Produced over $6,000 in revenue through AirPurifierSource.com during Q2 2012.
• Responsible for bringing in $4,000 of revenue through Amazon Marketplace during Q2 2012.
• Supervise business operations including customer service and order fulfillment.

President

CONNECTED VOLUNTEER ATL, LLC -

Roswell, GA

March 2008 to August 2008

ConnectedATL was an organization created to encourage volunteering among young adults in Metro Atlanta.
• Worked with over 20 local bands to organize benefit concerts for national non-profit companies.
• Organized event marketing, including the distribution of 2,000 flyers within a 15-mile radius.
• Helped to raise over $500 for the American Heart Association and $1,000 for Invisible Children.
• Built an online presence for ConnectedATL with goals of increasing awareness and membership.

SKILLS/INTERESTS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Scheller College of Business -

Atlanta, GA

2008 to 2012

Skills

HTML, CSS, PHP, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Wordpress, Magento, Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Concentration in Information Technology and Certificate in Marketing

Chief financial officer senior management team member, partner

Donna Fadler

Chief Financial Officer Senior Management Team Member, partner - Combs Industries, Inc

Imperial, MO

Work Experience

Chief Financial Officer Senior Management Team Member, partner

Combs Industries, Inc -

St. Louis, MO

2010 to Present

St. Louis, MO 2010 - Current
$10 million holding company for the following companies:

TJ Lending: Used car financing company in multiple states
www.TJ-Lending.com
Cheap Smokes Liquor and Smoke Shops: Retail convenience stores
www.cheapsmokesandloans.com
Combs Mini Storage and U-Haul Truck Rental
www.emove.com/self-storage/Festus-MO-63028/Combs-Mini-Storage/052340/
Combs Loans and Check Cashing
Combs Holdings, LLC
Combs Management

Chief Financial Officer Senior Management Team Member, partner with Owner and President as an active participant in, and driver of, the organizations overall strategy. Scope of responsibilities are financial reporting, cash flow management and forecasting, budget development and management for Income Statement and Balance Sheet, static pool reserve analysis, coordinate all audit activities and present operational metrics both internally and externally.

• Compiled, prepared and present financial information for six companies with multiple locations, quarterly presentation of financials to Advisory Board.
• Orchestrated annual budget process with senior management concluding in the final presentation of a final budget approved by President, Owner and Advisory Board.
• Managed a major financial cleanup of the General Ledger I inherited that resulted integrity to the financial statements.

• Prepared and presented financial analysis allowing management to make accurate and timely decisions, with the following results:
Inventory - decreased over purchasing, increasing cash flow by 5%;
Bad Debt Allowance - decreased bad debt allowance with detailed analysis of static pools, increasing monthly profitability on an average of 10%;
Forecasting - improved daily dash board forecasts of financial position for revenues, cost of goods, expenses, profit and line of credit; and
Actual to Budget - monitored and reported performance to a budget for multiple companies with multiple locations.
• Developed and implemented line of credit projections process along with investor timeline cash infusement maintaining compliant with bank covenants.

Controller

Reveal, Inc -

St. Louis, MO

2004 to 2009

Key member of the five-person Management Board for a $6 million international exhibit design and management company. Broad scope of leadership responsibilities for budget development and management, financial analysis and reporting and all accounting functions

• Processed and presented financial statements and analysis to facilitate managements decision making, including daily dash boards, weekly revenue projections and cash management forecasting
• Developed a job costing process to track monthly profitability by client and by project, greatly increasing the companys ability to budget and forecast income, expenses and gross & net profit.
• Implemented timely financial analysis that enhanced decision making by 20 days, which resulted in:
Job profitability - increased job profitability by analyzing client jobs for missing revenue, profitability increased on an average of 3% per job;
Cash flow - increased knowledge on forecasted cash sources and uses for cash flow for 21 weeks out;
Forecasting - improved forecasts of financial position for revenues, cost of goods, expenses and profit; and
Actual to Budget - monitored and reported performance to a budget.
• Researched, developed and implemented a new commission plan resulting in profit increase of 2% in first year

Controller

The Benefield Group, LLC -

St. Louis, MO

2000 to 2004

Healthcare consulting firm serving Fortune 500 companies and major pharmaceutical companies
Responsible for financial operations served as advisor to management on complex financial issues

• Responsible for financial statements preparation and analysis, cash flow forecasting/ management, and budget development/management
• Counseled principals on complex financial issues, serving in a business advisory role.

• Developed and presented weekly sales analysis to management team
• Supervised payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable/customer billing and tax return preparation.
• Automated client patient treatment process saving time and costs

Controller

Surgical Synergies, Inc -

St. Louis, MO

1998 to 2000

Responsible for overall financial operation of a start up company including serving as the financial advisor on complex issues

• Prepare financial statements and results analysis for Chief Operating Officer.
• Develop pro formas for new business and annual budget for ongoing operations.
• Created system and process for preparation of financial statements
• Created and implemented the budget process for the organization

Senior Accountant

Spectrum Healthcare Services

1996 to 1998

Spectrum Healthcare Services -

St. Louis, MO

1991 to 1998

www.shrusa.com
National outsourcing organization for healthcare professionals serving hospitals, the military and correctional institutions.

Accountant

Spectrum Healthcare Services

1994 to 1996

Accounting Coordinator

Spectrum Healthcare Services

1993 to 1994

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Harris Stowe State University

Links

http://www.linkedin.com/in/donnafadler

Additional Information

Key Competencies

Forecasting Cash Flow Projections Analytical
Variance Analysis Financial Reporting Excellent Organization Skills
Financial Analysis P/L Responsibility Detailed Oriented
Budget Analysis Company Consolidation Self Started/Go Getter
Revenue Projections General and Cost Accounting Multi-tasker
Cash Management Human Resources Benefits Management