Arnaldo H. Ruiz
Fair Lawn,NJ
Summary
Dynamic consultant with a proven track record at Hugo Bay Designs, leveraging Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to achieve significant cost reductions and process enhancements. Bilingual communicator skilled in statistical analysis, I consistently deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and maximize savings, exemplified by a 60% reduction in supplier costs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Sign Up
Elmwood Park, NJ
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Executed daily opening, closing, and shift change functions to uphold operational standards.
- Oversaw financial management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll activities.
- Guided employees in adapting to evolving customer needs and expectations.
- Managed scheduling, training, and inventory control processes.
- Regularly appraised inventory levels, placing orders to maintain adequate stock.
- Developed comprehensive reports on departmental performance within operations.
- Established client connections and devised strategies to meet sales and service objectives.
Fiction Writer
Hipocampo Publishers
Lima, Peru
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Attended book launches and publicity events and conducted public readings to promote publications.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to ghostwrite articles on various topics.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Utilized various writing styles to cater to different audiences and platforms.
- Analyzed content performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured accuracy, clarity, and consistency throughout all written material.
- Increased profile and shared knowledge by teaching workshops and writing courses to students of different skill levels.
Consultant
Hugo Bay Designs
Elmwood Park, NJ
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Applied Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma-DMAIC principles to enhance business processes.
- Redesigned prep department to meet modern mailing requirements, doubling equipment capacity and halving binding costs.
- Restructured supplier relationships to optimize stock purchases, achieving average savings of 60%.
- Initiated a new estimating program for large print orders, saving $500 to $1,000 weekly.
Consultant
Chicken Bullet Restaurant
Wallington, New Jersey
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Applied Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma DMAIC to enhance processes and reduce costs.
Billing Specialist/Reimbursement Analyst
Hospital Business Services Inc.
Dover, New Jersey
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Processed and followed up on claims from Medicare, Medicaid, and Charity Care.
- Resolved rejected claims in Fiss (Cahaba) through diligent follow-up.
- Performed adjustments and reviewed payments per scheduled contract fees.
- Utilized E Premis, Relay, Invision, Bepa, Series, MedAssets, Epic, Navinet, and Passport effectively.
Senior Collector
Accurate Collections Services
Morristown, New Jersey
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Collected commercial insurance, self-pay accounts, no-fault claims, and workers' compensation.
- Interacted with insurance companies to resolve coverage issues efficiently.
Senior Collector
ACA recovery
Rochelle Park, New Jersey
04.2011 - 09.2011
- Executed administrative tasks for assigned accounts, recording address changes and purging outdated records.
- Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to secure timely payments.
- Processed customer payments and accurately applied them to account balances.
- Informed debtors about non-payment consequences and potential resolutions available.
- Utilized skip tracing techniques to locate missing debtors or assets when necessary.
Senior Collector
Law Offices of Cawley & Bergmann
Fort Lee, New Jersey
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Implemented collection strategies, maximizing recovery rates for outstanding accounts.
- Analyzed debtor financial situations to propose feasible repayment solutions.
- Resolved disputes and negotiated settlements, ensuring satisfaction for all parties involved.
- Executed administrative functions for assigned accounts, updating addresses and purging records.
Accounts Receivables Rep.
Nuevo Mundo Sales & Financing
Clifton, New Jersey
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Maintained delinquent accounts receivable within three-month limits through proactive collections.
- Negotiated payment plans to effectively manage account balances.
- Executed skip tracing to locate and contact delinquent clients.
- Reviewed credit limits and evaluations to assess financial risk.
Customer Service Rep & Collector
Asta Funding
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Evaluated disputes by reviewing documentation to confirm validity.
- Applied payments and notified Credit Bureaux Agencies of updates.
- Managed approximately 120 inbound calls daily, ensuring effective communication.
- Collected delinquent accounts while establishing payment arrangements.
- Interacted with diverse customers in English and Spanish to enhance service.
- Developed detailed job processes compliant with FDCPA and company policies.
- Updated account information promptly to maintain accuracy.
- Generated over $800,000 in annual collections through proactive efforts.
Production Supervisor
President Container Group
Moonachie, New Jersey
05.2002 - 01.2003
- Supervised and led teams across eight production lines to ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitored and upheld quality production levels to meet strict standards.
- Achieved timely fulfillment of all orders, minimizing errors and waste.
- Maintained high quality standards while fostering team accountability.
Quality Control Supervisor
Accupac
Mahwah, New Jersey
01.2002 - 04.2002
- Evaluated test methods for accuracy, consistency, and relevance.
- Developed innovative methods and enhanced existing ones to minimize variation in testing.
- Supervised and reviewed inspection devices to ensure measurement accuracy.
- Assisted QC Manager with quality assurance initiatives and compliance investigations.
Production Supervisor
Arthur Schumann Inc.
Fairfield, New Jersey
09.2001 - 12.2001
- Oversaw operations across multiple production lines to enhance efficiency and safety levels.
- Achieved monthly production goals while maintaining high safety standards.
- Streamlined production processes, resulting in reduced costs and increased output.
- Executed small projects aimed at fostering a healthy work environment.
Education
Post Graduate Studies - Economics
Universidad de Lima
Lima, Perú01.1990
Bachelor - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Nacional Federico Villareal
Lima, Peru01.1978
Six Sigma Green Belt -
NJIT
New JerseySix Sigma Black Belt -
NJIT
New JerseySkills
- Professional writing and editing
- Bilingual communication
- Finance and economics
- Statistical analysis
- Creative writing
- Public speaking
Websites
Timeline
Operations Manager
Sign Up
04.2023 - 12.2024
Fiction Writer
Hipocampo Publishers
04.2021 - 03.2023
Consultant
Hugo Bay Designs
03.2020 - 04.2021
Consultant
Chicken Bullet Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2019
Billing Specialist/Reimbursement Analyst
Hospital Business Services Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Collector
Accurate Collections Services
01.2012 - 01.2016
Senior Collector
ACA recovery
04.2011 - 09.2011
Senior Collector
Law Offices of Cawley & Bergmann
01.2009 - 04.2011
Accounts Receivables Rep.
Nuevo Mundo Sales & Financing
01.2008 - 01.2009
Customer Service Rep & Collector
Asta Funding
01.2003 - 01.2008
Production Supervisor
President Container Group
05.2002 - 01.2003
Quality Control Supervisor
Accupac
01.2002 - 04.2002
Production Supervisor
Arthur Schumann Inc.
09.2001 - 12.2001
Post Graduate Studies - Economics
Universidad de Lima
Bachelor - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Nacional Federico Villareal
Six Sigma Green Belt -
NJIT
Six Sigma Black Belt -
NJIT
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