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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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CRISTAL CORTES

Winston Salem,NC

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Collections/Payments/Finance

Custom Built Structures
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Persistently reached out to customers with extremely past due accounts to recover lost revenue.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.

Finance Assistant

Carport Central
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
  • Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
  • Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
  • Supported year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.

Permit Specialist/Accounting/Insurance

Best Choice Metal Buildings
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service to applicants during the permitting process, resulting in positive feedback and increased satisfaction ratings.
  • Assisted in updating municipal codes related to building permits as needed, ensuring current practices align with industry standards.
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
  • Informed customers by mail or telephone of additional steps needed to obtain licenses.

Accounting/Repairs/Customer Service

Eagle Carports Inc
09.2014 - 02.2019
  • Provide Customer Service, Call customers to confirm Buildings have been completed
  • Assist customers with repairs/damages, Issue invoices to customers, ensure that receivables are collected promptly
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

Community College -

Wake Tech Community Collage
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2013

High School -

Wakefield High School
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2012

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Organization and time management

Certification

Notary public

Timeline

Collections/Payments/Finance

Custom Built Structures
01.2024 - 01.2025

Finance Assistant

Carport Central
01.2022 - 01.2024

Permit Specialist/Accounting/Insurance

Best Choice Metal Buildings
10.2020 - 01.2022

Accounting/Repairs/Customer Service

Eagle Carports Inc
09.2014 - 02.2019

Community College -

Wake Tech Community Collage

High School -

Wakefield High School

Notary public

CRISTAL CORTES