Summary
Work History
Education
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Thomas Kougias

Thomas Kougias

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Operational analysis, accountability and compliance. Promoting full spectrum company growth in both horizontal and vertical diversification. A culturally sound leader that promotes a positive mindset. Providing a friendly and efficient culture that promotes optimum performance of all team members. Strong financial analysis and market trend analysis with an expert level skillset that have proven beneficial to organizational growth and profitability.

Work History

CFO 2 Years

OHANA OASIS, LLC
Las Vegas , NV
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principle compliant structure that provides optimum solutions.
  • Promoting culture and structure for fast paced lateral and horizontal diversification and growth.
  • Providing innovative designs that increases company standards with pursuit to exceed industry standards.
  • Professional yet friendly structure that promotes high levels of success for all organizational members at all levels.
  • Solid accounting systems designed for efficient processing.
  • Systems designed to benefit and support all team members.
  • Emphasis on sales growth and operational efficiency for 5 entities, with 7 divisional sub entities.
  • Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.

CEO TEAM LEADER for 3 Years

One Hawaii Realty, LLC
Kapolei , HI
  • Relocated and expanded business operations Hawaii, Tennessee, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
  • Exclusive approach to business development and sales provides highest level of client and company benefits.
  • Accolades and recognition and awards for excellence in sales production, while maintaining highest level of customer satisfaction.
  • Recognized top 1% in franchise for revenue production.
  • Approach is simple, honest and accurate.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Maintained, and motivated effectively staff and sales executives.
  • Monitored use of best practices at all levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees and contractors into compliance.

General Manager 7 Years

Delta, Inc
Virginia City , NV
  • Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning multiple entities, with 13 diversified departments within 2 casinos.
  • Cost reduction by recommending innovative alternatives. Achieved record 38% Net Profit. Greater than 3 times industry highest level of 12%.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale

Enrolled Agent IRS for 5 Years

Tax Time By Accurate Accounting
Reno , NV
  • Owned and operated a Tax and Accounting Firm.
  • Personally Prepared and reviewed tax returns, 1040, 1120S, 1065, 1120.
  • With electronic filing, and anticipation refund loans or rapid refunds.
  • Prepared monthly or quarterly financials for a client base of over 350 tax and accounting clients.
  • Extensive knowledge of tax laws with tax planning, financial advice, budgeting and family planning along with investment strategies to capitalize on the passive active loss limitations.
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
  • Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.

Restaurant Manager for 4 Years

Olive Garden, McDonald's, Jack In The Box
San Diego , NC
  • Various positions in Hospitality Industry.
  • Positions included, food and alcohol server, bartender, cook, cashier, assistant manager and General Manager.
  • Extremely efficient server allocated double stations regularly.
  • Enjoyed serving customers with efficiency and kindness to always make their dining experiences 5 Star.
  • Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about promotions.
  • Reduced labor and food costs by developing and implementing improved purchasing, streamlined processes and front house procedures.
  • Responsible for all planning of schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.

Education

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING

UNIVERSITY oF SAN DIEGO, Alcala Park San Diego

Skills

  • Accounting principles
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Infrastructure development
  • Operational decision making
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Business planning and Budgeting
  • Staff Management
  • Business Development
  • Recruiting, Motivating and Retaining Talent
  • Efficiency Analysis for optimum solution implementation.

Timeline

CFO 2 Years - OHANA OASIS, LLC
CEO TEAM LEADER for 3 Years - One Hawaii Realty, LLC
General Manager 7 Years - Delta, Inc
Enrolled Agent IRS for 5 Years - Tax Time By Accurate Accounting
Restaurant Manager for 4 Years - Olive Garden, McDonald's, Jack In The Box
UNIVERSITY oF SAN DIEGO - BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, ACCOUNTING
Thomas Kougias