Gary M Hodgins, CHAE

Experience

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  Upson Research Center

  Jun 1970 - Jun 1971

  Laboratory Technician

  Laboratory testing in the field of chemistry of industrial materials and recording the results and reporting to the Chief Chemist.

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  U.S. Navy Reserve

  Jul 1971 - Jul 1973

  Hospital Corpsman

  Reserve Duty June 1970-July 1971 and July 1973-March 1979

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  Schraffts Motor Inn

  Apr 1974 - Dec 1976

  Accounting Manager

  Started out as a Night Auditor promoted to Accounting Manager

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  Johns Flaming Hearth

  Mar 1977 - Mar 1979

  Assistant Controller

  Assistant Controller for 2 downtown hotels in Niagara Falls,NY

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  Support Management Services

  Apr 1979 - Jul 1980

  Director of Finance and Internal Audit

  Directed the accounting and finance reporting for 16 lodging properties

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  Dynamic Enterprises

  Aug 1980 - Dec 1981

  Corporate Controller

  Corporate Controller for 2 Buffalo Airport Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs and Industrial park facilities

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  Porter Properties

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1986

  Property Controller

  Property Controller for Parkway Ramada Inn Niagara Falls, NY

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  Debbie Dan Properties

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

  Corporate Controller

  Corporate Controller for lodging property, bus tour division and sightseeing centers

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  Associated Motor Inns

  Jul 1988 - Dec 1988

  Property Controller

  Property Controller for Holiday Inn Conference Center

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  Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center

  Jan 1989 - Apr 2001

  Corporate Controller

  Responsible for the accounting and finance reporting for 3 Timeshare divisions comprising of 10,000 timeshare owners, development of 2 condominium communities, full service resort, sponsor development corporation and Holiday Mountain Ski Center that I played a critical role in the acquisition of this property from the town of Thompson Sullivan county.

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  Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa

  Oct 2001 - Sept 2016

  Retired I was the Chief Financial Officer for a resort property that is situated on 11 acres of beachfront property featuring a nationally renowned destination Spa. Other notable amenities include an extensive food & beverage operation, conference facility and lodging facilities that cater to a high-end cliental. As the CFO I reported to the board of directors that meet on a monthly basis. I was responsible for the direction of all accounting and financial reporting. As the CFO of the company I played a role in facilitating the smooth transition of the company from a publicly held co-op to privately controlled corporation that began it's transition period in May 2013. I continued in my role as CFO until my retirement in April 2016. Show less

  • Financial Consultant

    May 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Chief Finance Officer

    Oct 2001 - Apr 2016
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  GMH Associates, Inc.

  Oct 2016 - now

  Financial Services Consultant

  Consulting in the field of Hospitality Accounting and Finance. In addition the firm provides income tax services, preparing and e-filing both personal and business.

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  H&L Hospitality, LLC

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2020

  President

  H&L Hospitality, LLC. formerly operated a Choice and Wyndham franchise in Florence, SC. The hotel is located off of I-95 exit 164. The property has 200 rooms, full service restaurant, bar and conference center. The property features a signature courtyard with park like landscape and 25'x 50'outdoor pool.