ASHLEIGH ADAMS
CARLISLE,PA
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in data management, financial analysis and supervising others. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CUSTOMER TRADE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
D&H DISTRIBUTING
08.2022 - Current
- Processed deductions to include matching to promotional events, reclassified debit memos to balance out the monthly and quarterly GL’s, and reviewed GL coding and auditing other spends (freight/defective allowance, etc.) as they occurred.
- Managed all aspects of the company's trade deduction activity including the auditing and dispute process.
- Researched and followed up on all internal and external inquiries regarding trade and promotional discrepancies.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into multiple customer database systems.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Liaised with internal teams including sales, operations and logistics in order to resolve customer and vendor discrepancies in a timely manner.
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR
RETAIL BUSINESS SERVICES
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Processed vendor invoices, purchase orders, expense claims, bank deposits and reconciled financial statements.
- Aided with vendor credits, repays, short paid invoices, ACH/bank update, name or address changes and other vendor management functions.
- Identified and resolved invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues.
- Interpreted and applied accounting policies, rules and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance and standards.
- Collaborated with our vendor and client contacts to ensure we maintained our professional relationships by providing efficient customer service.
BUSINESS MANAGER ASSISTANT & SUPERVISOR
ACOSTA SALES & MARKETING
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted the Business Managers in fulfilling responsibilities for our clients' proprietary sales planners and tracking systems.
- Created and updated client reports such as distribution tracking, pricing reports, new item tracking, and special business initiative tracking.
- Assisted in preparing post promotion analysis for specific manufacturers – such as IRI, Nielsen, Spin and Scrub Reports.
- Assisted Business Managers in managing billing, accounts receivables, customer service and claims.
- Promoted to BMA Supervisor after 10 months in the role.
- Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, and training of the new hires for the department.
- Performing quarterly reviews and annual performance appraisals for the 8 team members.
- Organizing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties and/or delegated tasks.
- Along with my supervisory responsibilities, I also retained some of my previous roles’ assignments for the departments bigger clients - Coca Cola and Bel Brands USA.
- Nominated for and won the “Positively the Best” Award for Q1 of 2020 which recognizes an employee’s performance of exceeding all expectations and executing the use of Acosta’s values with clients and customers.
PROMOTION EXECUTION ADMIN
THE GIANT COMPANY
06.2011 - 07.2018
- Managed and executed the divisional differences, changes, and requirements in the Weekly Ad Circular accurately and on time.
- Flowed information cross functionally with the Item Setup Team, Supply Chain, Pricing, Marketing and Advertising.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Reviewed information, created models and contributed to decision-making process by forecasting trends.
- Completed input and extracts to all Merchandising Systems to ensure accurate billing, pricing, and promotions.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Education
Working Towards My Associates Degree - Business Management and Administration
HACC
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- WPM: 65
- GL, A/P, & A/R
- Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
- SAP & ERP
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
CUSTOMER TRADE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
D&H DISTRIBUTING
08.2022 - Current
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR
RETAIL BUSINESS SERVICES
02.2022 - 07.2022
BUSINESS MANAGER ASSISTANT & SUPERVISOR
ACOSTA SALES & MARKETING
09.2019 - 07.2021
PROMOTION EXECUTION ADMIN
THE GIANT COMPANY
06.2011 - 07.2018
Working Towards My Associates Degree - Business Management and Administration
HACC