Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Danielle Stout

Portland,OR

Summary

Adept at fostering client relations and managing accounts, I excelled at The Chefs Warehouse by leveraging my data entry proficiency and stress tolerance to resolve disputes and maintain customer satisfaction. My background includes streamlining payment processes and enhancing team efficiency, demonstrating a blend of technical savvy and interpersonal skills.

Overview

5
5

Years of collecting experience

Work History

Collection Specialist

The Chefs Warehouse
09.2022 - Current
  • Identified and contacted customers with overdue accounts to address payment status.
  • Maintained high volume of accounts and met demands of busy and demanding organization
  • Collaborated with other departments to verify and post customer payments
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Documented customer payment interactions and account statuses for future reference.
  • Resolved customer disputes and disagreements through professional, calm communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers to foster timely payments and account resolution.
  • Researched billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action.
  • Posted all cash payments for a division: ACH, Credit Card, Checks, alongside collections

AR Clerk

Russell Hendrix
02.2019 - 09.2022
  • Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Traverse accounting system.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Matched purchase orders against pending order, approved or denied based on credit worthiness to avoid risk of non-payment for the company.
  • Monitored aging reports and initiate calls to customers with past-due balances to arrange for payment, handling any payment plans as needed

Inside Sales/Office Manager

The Chefs Warehouse
09.2016 - 02.2019
  • Developed office policies by implementing standards and procedures to guide efficient, effective operation of office.
  • Processed customer orders and handled any customer complaints or inquiries
  • Assisted accounts receivable with collection of customer's payments and invoicing major customers through their portals
  • Completed system testing and provided feedback/suggestions regarding system improvements
  • Created sales flyers as needed to promote products
  • Became the 'systems expert' within the Edmonton branch and handled training of all new employees on the Oracle/JD Edwards computer software

Swing Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Supervised a team of 10-15 people, the products, and the equipment, with the aim of achieving the high standards of Quality, Service and Cleanliness
  • Led bi-weekly orientation for new employees across the city where WHMIS, food safety and other company policy/safety standards were taught. Created employee files, inputted payroll, assisted scheduling manger.
  • Managed uniform inventory and ordering, as well as implemented various training schedules and programs
  • Processed refunds and handled customer complaints and concerns
  • Completed end of day reports, daily inventories and cash management duties, such as deposits and till counts

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Finance

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton Alberta
01-2018

Skills

  • Data entry proficiency
  • Goal oriented
  • Payment plan development
  • Stress tolerance
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Quickbooks, JDE Oracle, Traverse, Entree Food Service software
  • Client relations
  • Customer research
  • Account management
  • Patience and persistence
  • Business correspondence writing

Timeline

Collection Specialist - The Chefs Warehouse
09.2022 - Current
AR Clerk - Russell Hendrix
02.2019 - 09.2022
Inside Sales/Office Manager - The Chefs Warehouse
09.2016 - 02.2019
Swing Manager - McDonald's Restaurant
01.2011 - 01.2013
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Associate of Business Administration , Finance
Danielle Stout