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Joel A. Clacken MBA

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Business & Marketing Manager at Legacy Hospitality Group (Minton's Playhouse / Plush Caribbean Steakhouse)
📍 New York, New York, United States

Joel is a results-driven Chief Financial Officer and Business Manager with a diverse background spanning finance, hospitality, and healthcare. A certified Project Manager with an MBA, he excels at leading strategic initiatives, revitalizing brands, and driving profitability. He is known for managing high-pressure operations and building strong cross-functional teams.

Outside of his professional roles, Joel is deeply passionate about philanthropy and community service, finding immense joy in giving back, especially to children. He is motivated by inspirational leadership and mindfulness, often sharing quotes to inspire others. He is passionate about creating meaningful experiences that bring people together.

Unique fact: He successfully negotiated a 30-year lease for the historic Mintons Playhouse, balancing cultural preservation with modern business strategy.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Business & Marketing Manager
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Hospitality Innovation
He focuses on revitalizing historic venues like Minton's Playhouse and has a proven track record of growing restaurant revenue through operational and brand transformation.
Financial Empowerment
He was integral to launching Brooklyn's first Chase Community Center, a branch focused on community financial education and fostering local economic growth.
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Career

Work history

1-2023 - 3-2025
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Business & Marketing Manager
Legacy Hospitality Group (Minton's Playhouse / Plush Caribbean Steakhouse)
11-2022 - 1-2025
Business / Relationship Banker
JPMorganChase
1-2018 - 1-2024
Operations & Finance Manager
Suite 704 Group
4-2007 - 6-2021
Patient Services Coordinator
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
5-2017 - 1-2020
Strategic Development Coordinator
Active International
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Education
2017 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Phoenix
2016 - 2017
Bachelor's degree
University of Phoenix
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