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Jonathan Miri
Phoenix,AZ
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Strategic Revenue Generation and Business Development Executive with expertise in agentic AI tools to drive cash flow growth. Proven success in short and long cycle sales, marketing management, and financial strategy. Experienced in team turnarounds and leader development, minimizing turnover while enhancing brand consistency and profitability. Former MBA Management Instructor with a focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Overview
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Year at MIT, Post MBA Studies in Leadership and AI
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27
years of professional experience
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Years as #1 Ranked BDO Nationally at Bank of America
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12
Years in Client & Revenue Development, Sales Strategy
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6
Years of Executive Level Financial Operations
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Years Reporting Directly to CEOs
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Promotions in 26 Years, All Moves For Larger Team Leadership
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Years Directly Responsible for $600 Million P&L
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Years Directly Responsible for $2.2 Billion P&L
Work History
President Business Development & Chief AI Officer
RV Rental Housing, National On Demand Housing
Phoenix, AZ
12.2025 - Current
- Led company to become sole provider of towing, delivery, connection, and build-out of instant pop-up cities of RV trailers for modular accommodations across mining projects in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada.
- Complex Projects necessitated highly strategic, yet profitable creation of temporary housing planning, with regularly scheduled delivery of fresh water, multiple diesel electricity generating units, and waste management servicing using sewerage trucks and waste tanks
- Personally Created 2 New Customer Sources, The Mining Industry & The Rural Construction Industry
- Utilized 1-2 bedroom furnished travel trailers as instant pop-up housing, managing projects with 1-100 RV trailers to meet client needs. All RVs had separate bedrooms, full kitchens, living rooms, TVs and washer/dryers
- Developed customer service initiatives that enhanced client engagement and increased revenue.
- Prior to my arrival, RVs were only used as temporary housing for Homeowners Insurance Agencies
- Learned to use AI tools for automated project searches.
- Built Culture of Winning with Identity, Recognition, Celebrations, Direction & Clear Expectations
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Vice President, Business Development Executive
Integro Bank, Start Up Business Bank
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Recruited by CEO to implement new operating procedures and identify team needs to innovate and drive higher performance levels.
- Recruited by CEO to Implement New Operating Procedures & To Identify Team Needs to Innovate & Creatively Drive Higher Performance Levels
- Built Culture of Winning with Identity, Recognition, Celebrations, New Direction & Clear Expectations at startup to parallel Bank’s long-term goals of hiring, training, and retaining the best staff members.
- Created team culture focused on challenge, partnership, guidance, support, and collective success.
- Built instant community partnerships through participation in county, city, and local events, conventions, and meetings.
Principal Strategy Consultant
The Rapid Brands, Inc
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Established eight-person consulting practice leveraging 20+ years of executive experience in hospitality finance, change management, and team turnarounds to enhance financial operations and strategy, addressing post-COVID revenue and employee challenges as well as customer-centric needs.
- Received an 18-month lead consultant role with Tribal Nation to provide leadership experience in finance, operations, construction, and onboarding for a new multimillion-dollar expansion of a mega hotel project.
- Embarked on 12-Month Strategic Transformation of Atlanta IT firm by Developing Revenue Generation & Leadership Development guides. Results in Year #1: +12% Increase in Net Sales of $4M, The +77% Increase in Employee Engagement Scores and -33% Reduction in Employee Turnover
- Produced 75+ customized strategy and executive leadership training videos for US electric car company, facilitating onboarding for factory and remote senior executives and promoting 18 leaders into director, VP, and C-level roles, achieving 92% retention of new leaders in Year 1. All videos added to Company Learning Portal
- Authored 'The Official Post Covid-19 Leadership Guide' in June 2020 for AZ Sports Science Company to quickly strategize next steps to success, decrease turnover by 18% and improve employee engagement scores +89%. Guide was showcased and delivered a 60-minute presentation to all participants at the 2021 AZ SHRM Convention.
Regional Director, Hawaii, 4 Mega-Resorts
Hilton Grand Vacations
Honolulu, HI
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed $2.2 billion profit and loss while overseeing a team of 690 employees.
- Heavily Recruited to Executive Strategy Leadership of all Hawaiian Island Resorts to Turn Around Poorly Performing Regio. Utilized Experience in Turnaround Strategy. Worked Directly with CEO.
- Delivered Revenue Increase of +122% To Goal (up from 78% PY) earning recognition as the #1 portfolio in the entire Hilton global brand. Gains were driven by revised bonus structures to incent sales of most profitable products, improved selling tools that increased closing rate by 17% & improved retention of highest performing salespeople.
- Increased weekly financial forecast accuracy from 84% to 94% of actuals, becoming highest performing executive worldwide; near-perfect forecasts sent directly to CEO, finance media, CNBC, and NYSE investors.
- Achieved highest corporate audit scores in company history, securing six perfect quarterly audits.
- Utilized Commercial Banking Underwriting & Risk Management training to Mitigate Operational Risks.
- Decreased employee turnover by 41% through establishing 8 new talent feeding partnerships, promoting top performers, and aligning job descriptions with revenue goals, resulting in $900,000 in annual cost savings and retention of institutional knowledge.
- Tenure Included Company IPO, Listing on NYSE, Leadership of Ground Up Construction of Maui Resort.
- Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to global service standards.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
- Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Regional Finance Director, 12 PNW Resorts
Wyndham Destinations
Portland, OR
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsibility: Oversaw financial operations for a $200 million P&L, ensuring budget adherence and strategic financial planning. + Supervised a team of 240 employees, fostering a collaborative work environment and driving team performance.
- Recruited by Las Vegas recruiters to relocate to PNW for executive strategy and finance role to enhance revenue generation for underperforming PNW locations.
- Delivered $1.5+ Million Annual Cost Savings by Negotiating New Vendor Contracts & Adjusting Employee Bonus Structures.
- Authored sales policy manual to standardize performance expectations and unify SOPs and bonus incentives for sales, marketing, and admin teams.
- Fiercely Recruited by Las Vegas Recruiters to Relocate to PNW for Executive Strategy & Finance Role to Supercharge Revenue Generation for Underperforming PNW Locations.
- Achieved $1.5+ million annual cost savings by negotiating new vendor contracts and adjusting employee bonus structures.
Presidents Associate, Director of Casino Sales
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas, NV
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Selected for prestigious 25-year-old accelerated executive leadership program.
- Achieved average revenue increase of $750,000+ at 52 hotel and casino mega resorts by developing new sales strategies, SOPs, and policy manuals.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and loyalty programs.
- Directed operational excellence through innovative service delivery models.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to improve business efficiency and effectiveness.
Vice President, Business Development Executive
Bank of America Commercial Banking
Las Vegas & Reno, NV
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Led #1 Ranked BDO team of 17 Commercial Banking Associates
- Achieved #1 ranking among 57 business development officers nationally for 2 consecutive years, driving $36+ million in annual revenue through sales of commercial banking products and treasury management services to Nevada companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $500 million.
- Executed networking and relationship-building strategies, traveling to host 120-person events in Reno and Las Vegas to strengthen client connections.
Full Time MBA Level Business Instructor
Wake Forest University School of Business
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Instructed MBA courses in Management Communication and Business Communication, enhancing students' communication skills and understanding of business principles. Selected as the First-Ever Full-Time MBA Student to concurrentlyly Serve as a Full-Time MBA Instructor & Student at Top 30 Ranked MBA Program.
- Developed curriculum for undergraduate and graduate business courses.
- Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student comprehension.
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Participated in student and faculty events to highlight program offerings, engage students and increase profile on campus.
- Led group discussions and activities to stimulate student learning.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Senior Manager
The World Bank, Training, Professional Development
Washington, DC
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Developed 25+ classroom training modules while collaborating with 150+ senior leaders at The World Bank to enhance professional development initiatives.
- Achieved distinction as first summer intern selected for 4 consecutive internships (2000–2003), gaining foundational HR experience through interaction with employees from 177 global nations.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement development projects across multiple regions.
- Managed stakeholder relationships to facilitate project funding and resource allocation.
- Developed strategic frameworks to guide project execution and policy implementation.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
Education
Post MBA Coursework - Effects of AI in Management & Finance
06.2025 - 08.2026
MBA - Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Recipient of The Wachovia Scholar Award, Selected #1 out of 4,500 Applicants for the Wachovia Academic Scholarship for Top Performing College Students.
- Full Scholarship included tuition, housing, computer, international travel, and summer internship.
- Double Major Included 3 Month Leadership Project with Colorado based Graffiti Removal & Security Company.
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Public Policy and Hispanic Studies
- Elected To Prestigious Spotswood Society for Outstanding Academic Achievement of 3.5+ GPA.
- Mentored 7 Newly Immigrated Business Leaders Utilizing Academic Fluency of Spanish language.
Skills
- AI Strategy Development
- Business Development
- Financial Strategy
- P&L Leadership
- Financial modeling
- Forecasting
- Budget Planning
- Data analysis
- Predictive modeling
- Quantitative analysis
- Operational Reporting
- Change leadership
- Sustainable growth
- Strategic planning
- Cycle sales
- Customer acquisition
- Team leadership
- Marketing Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Continuous improvement
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
Industry Leadership
- Board of Directors, Arizona HR Executive Forum (AZHREF)
- Board of Directors & Advisor to Governor of Nevada, Northern Nevada Economic Development Association
- Membership Committee & Partnerships Director, Arizona Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- Keynote Speaker: Arizona Society for Human Resource Management (AZSHRM) Conference
- Institute of Management Consultants Regional Leader
- Member of Las Vegas & Northern Nevada NAIOP, CCIM, SIOR, CCM Chapters
Timeline
President Business Development & Chief AI Officer - RV Rental Housing, National On Demand Housing
12.2025 - Current
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Post MBA Coursework, Effects of AI in Management & Finance
06.2025 - 08.2026
Vice President, Business Development Executive - Integro Bank, Start Up Business Bank
01.2024 - 12.2025
Principal Strategy Consultant - The Rapid Brands, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2024
Regional Director, Hawaii, 4 Mega-Resorts - Hilton Grand Vacations
01.2016 - 01.2018
Regional Finance Director, 12 PNW Resorts - Wyndham Destinations
01.2014 - 01.2016
Presidents Associate, Director of Casino Sales - Caesars Entertainment
01.2012 - 01.2014
Vice President, Business Development Executive - Bank of America Commercial Banking
01.2008 - 01.2012
Full Time MBA Level Business Instructor - Wake Forest University School of Business
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Manager - The World Bank, Training, Professional Development
01.2000 - 01.2006
Wake Forest University - MBA, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
College of William & Mary - Bachelor of Arts Degree, Public Policy and Hispanic Studies