Bethany International CEO and leadership

Financial professional with the ability to lead teams, execute business strategy, and provide insight into financial results in a way that enables management teams to make good decisions. Bethany International, September, 2011 to presentLas Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 2002 - 2011The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most influential business organization in the state of Nevada. With 6,000 members, the Chamber is committed to building a strong local economy, strengthening, enhancing and protecting business. • Senior financial executive in the organization, reporting directly to the president and CEO.• Responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and monitoring financial results. • Trusted advisor to the CEO and board of trustees.Key Accomplishments:• Implemented cash flow forecasting at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.• Developed succinct financial reports that condensed key issues into a monthly three page summary for the Chamber board of trustees.• Developed a quarterly business plan review process that created a structured methodology for business unit managers to review and report on their unit’s financial performance.• Implemented new methods in statement presentation that increased political donation revenue.Entrusted with the responsibility of leading collaborative teams in the execution of business strategy.Accomplished public speaker:Chamber Voices ToastmastersAdvanced Communicator BronzeCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Management Accountant (CMA)Leadership Las Vegas, Class of 2005Clark County Leadership Forum, Class of 2004Colours, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, 1999 - 2002 CabineTec, Inc, Las Vegas, NV 1991-1999Specialties: • Management Accounting• Performance Measurement• Forecasting• Key Performance Indicators • Budgeting• Communicating Results• Tax Compliance• Investments