Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Skeletal Dynamics
Miami
04.2024 - Current
Coordinated with sales and customer service departments to resolve billing issues.
Prepared monthly statements for customers.
Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their account status or payment history.
Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies.
Processed credit memos and adjustments according to company policy.
Monitored unapplied cash balances and identified potential write-offs or bad debt expense accruals.
Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies.
Generated weekly aging reports used to identify delinquent accounts requiring follow-up action.
Customer Accounting Specialist
Apex Systems
Miami
10.2019 - Current
Manage contractors time & expense processing every week ensuring accurate & prompt approvals
Validate compliance with E-Verify, Form I9, W4 & state tax documents regulations
Handles adherence to company policies & procedures while maintaining contractor orientation & payroll processing
Coordination of office operations to ensure efficiency & accuracy within the branch sales office
Work with the Billing department on discrepancies & other various issues
Administrative Assistant
Apex Systems
Miami
06.2016 - 10.2019
Support the office with activities such as ordering supplies; distributing mail; assisting in team lunches & philanthropic events
Manage weekly reports to track the delivery team & account manager's weekly, quarterly, & yearly progress
Support the delivery team during the on-boarding process by launching background & drug tests
Help complete I9 verification & make sure paperwork specific to the client is done correctly
Help set up work stations for new employees
Help the IT department with various maintenance projects for the branch
Account Coordinator
Klauber Brothers
New York
03.2012 - 03.2015
Provided customer services support to the top sales accounts
Worked closely with the sales team to confirm product pricing
Coordinated & managed the logistics of sample distribution & purchase orders
Reviewed & entered purchase orders AS400 system
Assisted with inventory management for 2 U.S warehouses by providing allocation to finished goods, low list & stock book maintenance
Researched & resolved discrepancies on orders
Production Associate
Ralph Lauren
New York
01.2007 - 09.2011
Created & analyzed spreadsheets on delivery status on open & past customer orders
Attended meetings with the Product Development team on issues that may affect deliveries for the upcoming selling season
Entered & maintained orders
Communicated daily with overseas sourcing offices, factories & agents in regards to production & delivery issues
Checked invoices from vendors & suppliers for accuracy before being approved for payment
Assisted the A/P department in resolving any outstanding invoices for payments & chargebacks
Worked with Customs Compliance department on applying correct HTS codes for product & on any discrepancies on Customs documentation on shipments from factories
Worked with the Global Human Rights Compliance department in getting new factories approved before issuing purchase orders
Executive Assistant
Ralph Lauren
New York
10.2005 - 01.2007
Coordinated meetings according to VP's schedule
Arranged all business travel for VP & team
Processed & submitted expense reports
Assisted Production team with order entry & style set up in system
Production Associate/ Administrative Assistant
Vanity Fair Intimates
New York
03.1999 - 06.2005
Prepared Powerpoint presentations for divisional meetings
Prepared Sales reports for Sales team, Merchandises & Senior management
Attended various meetings with Sales Manager & clients in regards to product line
Maintained product lines for sales representatives in the showroom
Postdoctoral Researcher at Institute of Osteology and Biomechanics, Skeletal Pathobiochemistry, AG Prof. Dr. Pohl, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-EppendorfPostdoctoral Researcher at Institute of Osteology and Biomechanics, Skeletal Pathobiochemistry, AG Prof. Dr. Pohl, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf