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Teresa Phillips

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Over 36 years of operational experience in the Hotel/Casino industry with 26 years specific accounts payable experience and 26+ years of supervisory experience. I have advanced knowledge of the accounts payable processes to include procurement through payment, as well as the ability to guide design and strategize for uses of electronic system tools to improve process, mine data, extract and report data. I have highly developed organizational skills to function effectively while still maintaining attention to detail and meeting established deadlines. I am a strong team player that has a direct approach and is solution oriented. I have initiative, strive for continuous improvement, with a proven ability to develop and execute innovative ideas, projects and business solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director Shared Services AP

Venetian Las Vegas Gaming
Las Vegas, NV
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences to provide solutions.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
  • Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Executive Director Shared Services AP

Venetian Casino Resort LLC
Las Vegas, NV
08.2010 - 02.2022
  • Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
  • Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Executive Director Shared Services AP

MGM International
Las Vegas, NV
01.2002 - 08.2010
  • Assisted in developing strategies for cost reduction measures for ongoing maintenance of shared service infrastructure.
  • Interfaced with other departments across the organization when troubleshooting problems related to Shared Services implementations.
  • Monitored progress on system implementations and identified areas needing improvement or additional resources.
  • Assisted users in troubleshooting issues related to newly implemented systems.
  • Liaised with key stakeholders to obtain details on project scope, component requirements and duration restrictions.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on newly implemented systems.
  • Developed policies and procedures for using newly implemented systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NV
05-1998

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Operations Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Operational Planning
  • Compliance and Regulations

Accomplishments

  • Centralized the Account Payable functions through the use of technology for over 15 properties in to one location saving over 1 million dollars annually in payroll.
  • Implemented SAP Concur in the US and Asia
  • Key business stakeholder in SAP ARIBA P2P implementation
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Software

Infinium Payables Ledger

SAP Concur Expense

SAP ARIBA P2P and Contracts

Stratton Warren Inventory Purchasing

Infinium Payables Ledger

Infinium Payables Ledger

Infinium Payables Ledger

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director Shared Services AP

Venetian Las Vegas Gaming
02.2022 - 01.2024

Executive Director Shared Services AP

Venetian Casino Resort LLC
08.2010 - 02.2022

Executive Director Shared Services AP

MGM International
01.2002 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

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