Bhavesh Patel
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Seasoned Receivables Manager with comprehensive background in finance and accounting. Equipped with strengths in managing account receivables, improving collection processes, and implementing efficient financial systems. Known for strategic problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail that drives business profitability and sustainability. Made significant impact by optimizing cash flow, reducing bad debt losses, and enhancing internal controls in previous roles.
Results-driven Receivables Manager known for unparalleled productivity and efficiency in managing tasks. Specialize in accurate financial reporting, effective credit control strategies, and robust invoice processing. Excel at communication, time management, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and achieve company financial goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enterprise Account Receivables manager
Advocate Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2025 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable processes to ensure timely collection of payments.
- Led a team in resolving billing discrepancies and customer inquiries efficiently.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve cash flow management practices.
- Reviewed aging reports to identify overdue accounts and initiate follow-up actions.
- Collaborated with finance teams to streamline invoicing and payment processes.
- Trained staff on best practices for managing receivables and customer relations.
- Analyzed financial data to support decision-making for revenue forecasting initiatives.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare regulations related to billing and collections procedures.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the department.
- Negotiated payment terms with customers to ensure timely receipt of payments.
- Conducted periodic reviews of accounts receivable aging reports.
- Performed detailed analysis on customer accounts to identify delinquent payments or potential issues.
- Analyzed customer creditworthiness and established credit limits.
- Reconciled discrepancies between internal records and customer account balances.
- Reviewed contracts, agreements, and other documents related to accounts receivable transactions.
- Coordinated with other departments such as accounting, finance, and collections as needed.
- Developed processes for tracking customer payments, credits, refunds, returns.
- Monitored customer activity and provided feedback to management regarding trends or changes in behavior.
Supply Chain Manager SE Region
Advocate Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate contracts and establish reliable partnerships.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste.
- Led supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of medical supplies.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in logistics workflows.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with organizational goals.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and inform supply chain decision-making.
- Developed training programs for staff on best practices in supply chain management.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards in healthcare supply chain practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the supply chain system.
- Oversaw warehouse operations including receiving, storage, packing, unpacking, shipping, receiving functions.
Coordinator
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Manages a team of employees to efficiently and effectively complete the work of the department.
- Analyzes departmental processes continually to ensure effective and efficient use of the Systems resources.
- Develops and establishes productivity and quality standards and key performance indicators. Monitors and oversees the employee's activity to ensure these standards are consistently met.
- Determines facility work force requirements through effective analysis of volume and productivity. Manages this information to make recommendations as needed. Oversees to ensure the facility is resourced appropriately.
- Ensures all employees are trained, including new employee orientation and follow all standard operating procedures and process instruction sheets.
- Prepares reviews and analyzes departmental reports including financial, key performance indicators and management recommendations to ensure peak performance.
- Interviews, hires, coaches and completes teammates annual evaluations to include individual development plans to encourage, recognize and develop emerging leaders in the materials management.
- Supply Chain Management, Charlotte, NC
Self Employed
Stanley, NC
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Inventory management: Ensuring the store is well-stocked with products that meet customer demand and tracking inventory levels to avoid stockouts.
- Staff supervision: Hiring, training, and managing employees to ensure they provide excellent customer service and follow store policies.
- Customer service: Interacting with customers, addressing their needs and concerns, and ensuring their satisfaction with their shopping experience.
- Financial oversight: Monitoring sales, expenses, and profits to make informed business decisions and ensure the store's financial health.
- Store cleanliness: Keeping the store clean and organized to create a welcoming environment for customers and maintain a positive brand image.
Team Leader
Atrium Health
Charlotte
11.2012 - 10.2019
- Performs a variety of phlebotomy procedures, including specialized collections and processes, assuring rapid and accurate results.
- Provides direct supervision to technologists, technicians, and laboratory assistants, and/or phlebotomists to include workload assignments, training, resolution of technical problems, staffing, scheduling, counseling, and other disciplinary measures.
- Orders supplies, maintains, and reviews collection equipment and technology, and maintains workload statistical data.
- Ensures appropriate communication with other shift supervisors, the Phlebotomy Education Supervisor, and Clinical Support Manager to ensure expected levels of skill and technical expertise are available in all areas and on all shifts.
- Central Processing Lab, Charlotte
Education
MBA - Organizational Leadership
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 01.2022 - 08/2024
Associates -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Leadership skills
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Process analysis
- Optimization techniques
- Health and safety standards
- Project management
- Interviewing techniques
- Hiring techniques
- Coaching techniques
- Performance evaluation processes
- Individual development plans
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Persuasion skills
- Vendor management
- Stakeholder management
- Willingness to travel
Certification
- PMP, 06/01/22, 06/01/28
- Scrum Master I and II
- CCNA
- COMPTIA A+
Languages
- Gujrati
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- English
- Gujrati
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Timeline
Enterprise Account Receivables manager
Advocate Health
02.2025 - Current
Supply Chain Manager SE Region
Advocate Health Care
11.2023 - 02.2025
Coordinator
Atrium Health
11.2022 - 07.2023
MBA - Organizational Leadership
Winthrop University
01.2022 - 08/2024
Self Employed
12.2019 - 03.2021
Team Leader
Atrium Health
11.2012 - 10.2019
Associates -
Central Piedmont Community College