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Work history

Gemaire Distributors February 2006 to January 2008
Credit Analyst

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How would you describe your time at Gemaire Distributors?

Assigned task of reviewing and verifying integrity of credit limits and file documentation on top 100 accounts, also required to review all other existing accounts for credit line increases or decreases, on over 8,000 active accounts. Order credit reports from D&B, NACM, Equifax, Westlaw, and others as needed. Determine need for security agreements or personal guarantees to solidify company???s A/R position. File UCC-1???s and prepare notice to owners on job accounts. Monitor Credit Insurance exposure on all accounts. Used AS400 Mincron software, as well as Excel, Word, and Windows Explorer. I am also worked with the RJE Scanning program to scan existing credit files.... read more
Medi-Trans March 2004 to February 2006
Accounts Recievable Supervisor

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How would you describe your time at Medi-Trans?

Placed in charge of entire collection function for corporation. Customers were Workman???s Compensation Insurance Companies. Handled heavy volume of small dollar billings to hundreds of accounts, with as many different adjusters within each account to deal with.
Supervised staff of 3
people.
In charge of 3 companies receivables, generating over 5,000 invoices weekly.
Worked with MAS 200 software and Excel and Word software, trained in use of Sales Logic software.
Initiated weekly and monthly management reports.
Set up collection department policy and procedures.
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Various Firms January 2002 to March 2004
Credit Consultant
Clinton Machine & Supply August 1996 to September 2001
Credit & Customer Service Manager

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How would you describe your time at Clinton Machine & Supply?

Supervised and managed the credit and collections, billing, and customer service functions for a $60 million wholesaler of screen printing machinery, equipment and supplies. Responsibilities included: Execution of all credit insurance contracts, domestic and international, and all credit reporting agency contracts. Conducted all legal collection matters with outside attorneys as needed. Supervised a staff of eight people.
Major Accomplishments:
Initiated and set up the credit department on a formalized basis. Started with untrained collectors, which were updated to a fully functioning credit and collection department that reduced the over-120 past due from over 60% to less than 25%. DSO numbers were reduced from 180+ to an average of 75 days on mixed net 30 & net 60 terms.
Identified numerous problem areas within the Receivable ledgers and initiated standardized collection and write off procedures.
Reduced new Bad Debt Write Off's to less than 1/2% of Sales for the final 2 years.
Simultaneously resolved thousands of disputed accounts.
Instituted formal Hold Shipment & Outside Placement policies to re-educate customer base.
Created a management reporting system that was subsequently adopted by our Parent Company???s Corporate Headquarters on a corporate-wide basis.
Maintained a zero personnel turnover rate in the credit department, in Miami Lakes, once the department was staffed as needed.
Produced continual improvements even after the department was downsized due to falling company sales.
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The Harter Group January 1988 to June 1996
Credit & Contracts Manager

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How would you describe your time at The Harter Group?

Supervised and managed all credit, collection and A/R functions for a $50 million annual sales, multi-plant, multi-location contract office furniture manufacturer. Handled all risk management (insurance needs).
Major Accomplishments:
Formulated internal policies to allow liability insurance
premium savings of over 75%, relating to all aspects of the business over 7-years during a period when industry liability insurance rates increased an average of 20%.
Coordinated the closing of six showrooms and four manufacturing plants.
Disposed of or transferred equipment and supplies to and from locations as needed, within required time frames and within recommended budgets without outside legal problems.
Consolidated Accounts Receivable functions from 3 locations into headquarters.
Initiated full automation of the credit department functions from a mostly manual system.
Decreased D.S.O. to an industry leadership 35 days average on terms of 2% 15 net 30, while also decreasing Bad Debt Write Off???s to less than 1/2 of 1% of sales for my final four years, even while the department was downsized.
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Allied Healthcare Products April 1972 to January 1988
Credit Manager

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How would you describe your time at Allied Healthcare Products?

Started as a Credit Correspondent. Promoted to Credit Analyst, Assistant Credit Manager, Credit Department Supervisor, and then Credit Manager. Worked under four ownership changes, and was responsible for three receivables consolidations after acquisitions. $35 Million in Sales Company.
Handled all aspects of the credit, collections and receivable functions, including extensive Export collections.
Maintained A/R integrity during two computer mainframe program up-grades.
Was an authorized signatory on all corporate bank accounts.
Founded the Company???s Product Liability Defense Team.
Supervised ten people.
Worked extensively with the construction industry, plumbing & heating contractors, pertaining to hospital construction. Sent preliminary lien notices and releases on a nationwide basis as needed.
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Education

almeda university June 2003 to March 2007
Business Management

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