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Denise Metz

Lancaster,PA

Summary

I'm a dynamic, personable leader who started my 20 year career in the administrative support department and ended as the VP of Sales and Administration. I am well versed in all aspects of the daily operations of a business, with a special focus on cash flow projections. I'm a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Sales and Administration

Sensenich Propeller Mfg CO., INC
09.2005 - 05.2024

SALES:

  • Developed strong relationships with current clients and increased customer retention.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads
  • Achieved budgeted monthly and yearly sales goals
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers
  • Attended off site trade shows for client relations
  • Liaised with Shop Foreman to coordinate production scheduling

ADMINISTRATION:

  • Shipped product, and provided daily billing to customers through online invoicing
  • Posted cash and check receipts, and prepared daily cash report for bank reconciliation
  • Entered vendor invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer.
  • Monitored daily bank balances, and prepared weekly cash flow projections
  • Assisted with month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed summary reports for management review.
  • Participated in yearly Union Negotiations
  • Provided weekly payroll submittal, and disbursement.

Owner/Operator Manager

Fashions Worth Repeating
04.2000 - 08.2005
  • Managed all business operations of self owned consignment shop.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining a balanced register at th end of each shift.
  • Excelled in visual merchandising, ensuring an attractive store layout for optimal sales performance.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing.
  • Monitored financial performance with regular budget reviews, identifying areas for cost reduction or revenue growth opportunities.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.

Administrative Assistant

Sensenich Propeller Mfg. CO., INC
09.1994 - 04.1995
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from clients, vendors
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
  • Prepared invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using SAGE accounting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04.1994

Skills

  • SAGE Accounting
  • EXCEL
  • Outlook Express
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Word
  • Online Banking
  • UPS Worldship

Timeline

VP of Sales and Administration

Sensenich Propeller Mfg CO., INC
09.2005 - 05.2024

Owner/Operator Manager

Fashions Worth Repeating
04.2000 - 08.2005

Administrative Assistant

Sensenich Propeller Mfg. CO., INC
09.1994 - 04.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

University of Pittsburgh
Denise Metz