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Gisella Garcés

McFarland,WI

Summary

Mid-career, bi-lingual Spanish/English professional with 20 years experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, personnel management and client relations. Throughout my professional career I have progressed steadily in responsibilities and performance. As a recent arrival in the United States I have started the process for obtaining citizenship and have the necessary documentation for employment. I am seeking a challenging position where my background and skills will be valued, and I can grow and contribute to the long term objectives of my employer.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

HEAD OF CREDIT &COLLECTIONS

TERMINAL PORTUARIO DE GUAYAQUIL
, EC
12.2018 - 07.2021
  • This private run subsidiary of the international shipping and port management company SAAM, manages the port and shipping services of the Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador. I served as Head of Credit Collections for more than three years before coming to the United States. My responsibilities included maintaining and improving the portfolio of accounts receivable; liaison with shipping companies, importers and exporters; management of receivables; support in corporate dispute resolution and collections; and, preparation of periodic accounts receivable reports

CREDIT & COLLECTIONS COORDINATOR

SGS DEL ECUADOR S.A.
, EC
06.2014 - 10.2018
  • Maintain portfolio at Corporate goal of SGS del Ecuador S.A
  • Y Consorcio SGS Revisiones Técnicas
  • Negotiating short-term debts with customers
  • Coordination and supervision of the payment registration process.

CREDIT & COLLECTIONS ASSISTENT

SGS DEL ECUADOR S.A.
, EC
11.2009 - 05.2014
  • Register payments received from customers into the system
  • Management of recovery of at the National receivable portfolio
  • Support for the preparation of Corporate reports.

SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASISTENT

SGS DEL ECUADOR S.A.
, EC
09.2005 - 10.2009
  • Support month-end and year-end close process
  • Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
  • Verify and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
  • Reconcile and balance accounts tax to make the forms.

CASHIER

CEPSA S.A.
, EC
11.2002 - 09.2003
  • Reconciling cash drawers and sales receipts
  • Working with the team to meet store sales goals
  • Completed daily cash and credit sales reports for supervisors and store managers.

Education

Master in Business Administration -

Universidad Ecotec

Business Management Engineer -

Universidad UTEG

English, Second Language -

Centro Ecuatoriano Americano

Skills

  • Customer Services
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Credit Risk Management
  • Collection Strategy
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Account Review
  • Credit and collections
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Investigation due diligence
  • Portfolio Management
  • Records Maintenance
  • Persuasion strategies
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Invoicing and Billing
  • Administrative Support
  • Month-end documentation
  • Invoice Verification
  • Collections and invoice processing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Tax Preparation

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

HEAD OF CREDIT &COLLECTIONS

TERMINAL PORTUARIO DE GUAYAQUIL
12.2018 - 07.2021

CREDIT & COLLECTIONS COORDINATOR

SGS DEL ECUADOR S.A.
06.2014 - 10.2018

CREDIT & COLLECTIONS ASSISTENT

SGS DEL ECUADOR S.A.
11.2009 - 05.2014

SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASISTENT

SGS DEL ECUADOR S.A.
09.2005 - 10.2009

CASHIER

CEPSA S.A.
11.2002 - 09.2003

Master in Business Administration -

Universidad Ecotec

Business Management Engineer -

Universidad UTEG

English, Second Language -

Centro Ecuatoriano Americano

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