Business Operations Specialist with a proven track record of driving operational excellence through meticulous organization and a focus on cross-functional coordination. Expert at integrating finance, HR, and administrative workflows to achieve tangible, bottom-line results. Proactive problem-solver dedicated to process optimization and aligning team efforts with evolving business strategic goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Administrator
Naviam (formerly InterPro Solutions LLC)
Stoneham, MA
04.2024 - 03.2026
Monitored customer accounts for payment delinquency and initiated collection efforts.
Leveraged strong communication skills to build rapport with customers during collection calls.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to facilitate payment resolutions.
Generated and distributed weekly customer statements
Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure seamless coordination between collections, sales, and finance departments.
Negotiated settlements on outstanding balances, reducing overall write-offs for the department.
Increased cash flow by consistently meeting or exceeding monthly collection targets.
Entered client details and notes into CRM system for interdepartmental access and review.
Director of Business Operations
InterPro Solutions, LLC
Stoneham, MA
01.2016 - 04.2024
Managed 50+ client purchase orders monthly and processed associated invoices in QuickBooks, maintaining 100% billing accuracy. In addition, processed invoices using client individual portals (including IPP Platform, SAP Ariba and others), as needed.
Tracked open professional service PO’s, through full billing lifecycle, using HubSpot to track billing cycles.
Resolved monthly client inquiries related to billing and payments, maintaining high client satisfaction
Processed in weekly/monthly payments, including vendor disbursements, checks, and bank deposits
Led annual support renewal process for 150 client accounts, achieving 100% on-time renewals and consistent recurring revenue flow
Performed collection efforts. Monitored $2,000,000 -3,000,000 in accounts receivable, reducing overdue balances through proactive collections
Investigated and applied all monthly transactions (ACH, wire, credit card), ensuring accurate allocation of funds
Assisted with audits and tax preparation, ensuring 100% compliance and documentation accuracy
Managed employee onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Streamlined recruitment procedures, enhancing candidate experience and reducing time-to-hire.
Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
Served as a knowledgeable resource for all staff members regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
Managed benefits enrollment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details.
Coordinated employee events and recognition programs to promote a positive work culture and strengthen team relationships.
Office Manager
InterPro Solutions, LLC.
Stoneham, MA
10.2012 - 01.2016
Managed daily front desk operations, ensuring smooth guest check-ins and check-outs.
Coordinated communication between departments to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Developed and maintained filing systems for guest records, enhancing data retrieval processes.
Populated internal CRM with 10,000+ leads
Improved office organization by implementing effective filing systems and document management practices.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving concerns at the front desk.
Provided administrative support to various departments, contributing to overall company efficiency.
Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business through exceptional service.
Facilitated interdepartmental communication by acting as point of contact between different teams which helped streamline workflow
Managed over 20 client relationships, product options, quotes, proofs, status updates and inventory items to meet vital deliverables and deadlines for custom benefit card programs.
Provided comprehensive client support with the day-to-day use of the Benefit Payment System application.
Integral contributor to migration of custom benefit card programs, successfully driving over 75 programs to completion within 6 months.
Leveraged strong interpersonal skills and relationships to impact results in projects that required cross-functional input.
Monitored daily benefit card file transmission for thousands of employees to ensure compliance with auditing and security standards including troubleshooting and problem solving real-time mission-critical file data/error issues.
Developed and implemented operational documentation for internal and client usage.
Marketing Coordinator
The Revolution Group
Wakefield, MA
10.2006 - 05.2007
Devised and executed email marketing campaigns for IT consulting firm engaging hundreds of new job candidates, increasing internal database applicants by 10% on a weekly basis.
Initiated marketing strategies to support sales and recruiting team consisting of ten professionals.
Coordinated and participated in team brainstorming meetings to identify keywords for Internet searches to identify potential candidates for open job requisitions.
Project Manager/Administrative Positions
Reardon Associates
Burlington, MA
05.2005 - 08.2006
Established, developed and managed relationships with new and existing clients by maintaining a minimum of 50 contacts per day, including initiating up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.
Developed email sales messages to potential partnering franchises and conducted interest calls to various vertical markets.
Researched and addressed all client inquiries including production specifications, printing processes, quote requests, order fulfillment and shipping.
(various contract assignments)
Executive Assistant
Mullen Advertising
Wenham, MA
10.2004 - 04.2005
Provided comprehensive executive support for the Vice President of Account Services.
Managed the Internship Program for General Advertising, including the assessment of departmental intern needs, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and welcoming interns.
Coordinated complex and timely travel itineraries for over ten Account Service Team members.
Marketing Project Manager
Ipswitch, Inc.
Lexington, MA
02.1995 - 02.2004
Cultivated and maintained vendor relationships including quote negotiations to reduce company costs.
Supervised direct mail campaigns and collateral development from inception to completion while coordinating strategic efforts with product managers, sales and marketing teams.
Contributed to the research and analysis of collateral and signage in the corporate re-branding initiation project.
Joined start-up IT solutions Software Company as an operations professional, and played a key role in the company’s growth to $23,000,000 in sales by contributing to the development and streamlining of processes to increase productivity in operations, administration and marketing, evolving into several positions within the organization.
Senior Marketing Communications Specialist
Ipswitch, Inc.
Lexington, MA
01.1999 - 01.2003
Maintained vendor relationships including delivery schedule and quote negotiations.
Composed daily email message templates to existing database clientele and prospective clients.
Oversaw the acquisition of internal and external promotional items while adhering to budget constraints.
Performed all AP/AR functions utilizing QuickBooks.
Analyzed marketing program results including response rates, revenue gain, and overall success to provide trend assessment and strategize future best practice.
Developed and implemented a reporting mechanism to evaluate and reconcile marketing budget dollars versus actuals to reduce future program expenses.
Education
Associate of Arts - Magna Cum Laude
Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA
Certificate - Computer Applications
Newbury College
Brookline, MA
Skills
Operational Efficiency
Team collaboration
Exceptional organizational skills
Attention to detail
Customer relationship building
Outstanding communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint
SalesForce/DreamForce, HubSpot
QuickBooks
Cross-functional communication
Training & Workshops
Effective Purchasing Negotiations Workshop, American Management Association
HTML 4.01, New Horizon Computer Learning Center
Business Writing for Busy Professionals, National Seminars Group
Business Writing Basics for Professionals, SkillPath Seminars
Security Awareness Training, Regulatory University
Information Security and HIPAA Privacy Training, Regulatory University