JOHN DAVID HOGGE
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience driving financial strategy and operations. Proven ability to manage large-scale budgets, streamline processes, and enhance financial performance. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Skilled in financial planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Finance & Analytics
GlobeX Leisure and Travel, Sevierville, TN
Sevierville, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to enhance revenue growth and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed financial statements to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgeting processes and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Streamlined reporting systems, increasing transparency and accessibility of financial data for stakeholders.
- Coordinated audits and assessments, reinforcing financial controls and identifying areas for improvement.
- Managed cash flow projections, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational requirements and investments.
- Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Promoted transparency by establishing clear communication channels between the finance department and other areas within the organization.
- Oversaw preparation of annual budgets, incorporating input from department heads to align resources with organizational priorities.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop and implement innovative financial strategies for growth.
- Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables.
- Streamlined month-end closing process through automation, resulting in reduced processing time and increased accuracy of reports.
- Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
Elite Sales Consultant
Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Sold Holiday Inn Club Vacation ownership products to prospective purchasers in a professional and ethical manner.
- Discovered the prospective purchasers needs & interests and create a want to join the Holiday Inn Club Vacations program through a structured sales presentation.
- Advised clients on how being a HCV owner will provide added value to their lives and was prepared to address/overcome any questions or concerns while providing a quality customer service experience.
Director of Business Operations
Hilton Grand Vacations / Diamond Resorts - (US - East Region- Business Management), Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
01.2011 - 10.2022
- Prepared, managed, and analyzed up to 15 sales center and call center budgets that exceeded $350M in annual revenues for all the Eastern United States, Canada, and Caribbean.
- Provided financial guidance to executive and regional marketing and sales leadership teams, enhancing strategic decision-making.
- Worked directly with marketing and sales operations management on forecasts, compliance, staffing, payroll, payables, budgets, and capital expenditures.
- Analyzed and reported monthly financial results to regional marketing and sales leadership.
- Strategized with national marketing team on increasing tour flows on a site, national and global level.
- Developed and managed all sales and marketing compensation plans for the entire region.
- Tracked and reported key performance indicators to sales and marketing leadership, supporting data-driven insights.
- Successful completion of 6 timeshare acquisitions in the Eastern United States (FL, VA, NC, TN, MO) and Canada.
- Key department interaction included inventory management, legal, accounting, human resources, information technology, purchasing, and resort management.
- Reviewed and analyzed competitor quarterly earnings reports, delivering actionable insights to executive management.
- Increased overall business efficiency by streamlining operational processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts that align with budgetary constraints and service requirements.
- Hilton Grand Vacations acquired Diamond Resorts on August 2021.
Project Controller
Diamond Resorts International / Sunterra Resorts - (US - Eastern Region Accounting), Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
03.2000 - 12.2010
- Led developer accounting team of 10 across eastern sales and marketing locations.
- Executed complex commission and inventory tracking system conversions for Williamsburg and Florida locations in 2007 and 2008.
- Coordinated timely monthly/quarterly/yearly GAAP reporting of financial statements to corporate accounting, independent auditors and various lending institutions.
- Conducted monthly job cost analysis of the resort's construction activity.
- Supported implementation of Oracle 10.7 (April 1998), Oracle 11i (October 2002), and Oracle R12 (December 2008) for accounting team.
Site Controller
Marriott Vacation Club International, Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
04.1999 - 03.2000
- Led marketing & sales, developer, and operations accounting departments for entire site, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Preparation and presentation of site's 2000 operations, marketing and sales, and development budgets.
- Period, quarterly, yearly forecasting and financial review of the site financial statements.
- Facilitated pre-opening contractor bids for additional 76 units, supporting construction project executive team in project planning.
- Converted the total accounting system to Peoplesoft from May to July 1999..
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Accounting
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA12-1995
Skills
- Financial strategy
- Financial analysis
- Cash flow management
- Controls implementation
- Financial principles
- Data analysis expertise
- Financial strategy development
- Strategic team leadership
- Financial information presentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Ethical financial governance
Timeline
VP of Finance & Analytics
GlobeX Leisure and Travel, Sevierville, TN
11.2023 - Current
Elite Sales Consultant
Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Williamsburg, VA
03.2023 - 11.2023
Director of Business Operations
Hilton Grand Vacations / Diamond Resorts - (US - East Region- Business Management), Williamsburg, VA
01.2011 - 10.2022
Project Controller
Diamond Resorts International / Sunterra Resorts - (US - Eastern Region Accounting), Williamsburg, VA
03.2000 - 12.2010
Site Controller
Marriott Vacation Club International, Williamsburg, VA
04.1999 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Accounting
Christopher Newport University