Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Languages
References
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Idalia Longoria

Union City,CA

Summary

Proficient financial professional well-versed in validating credit of borrowers. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Bringing more than four years of experience in corporate functions and related roles. Highly skilled Credit Specialist with experience in managing large credit portfolios, performing detailed risk assessment, and implementing effective financial solutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Credit Specialist (Promotion)

Advantech Corporation
Milpitas, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared detailed reports on over 200 delinquent accounts monthly, analyzing charge-offs and collection activities, which contributed to a 15% reduction in outstanding receivables within six months.
  • Collaborated with 5 internal departments - sales, accounting, legal, operations, and collections - to resolve over 150 outstanding customer account issues, improving resolution time by 30% within one year.
  • Reviewed and assessed 100+ risk exposure cases quarterly to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, resulting in a 25% decrease in non-compliance incidents over one year.
  • Reviewed and analyzed over 300 loan applications annually, assessing credit and financial reports, and calculating financial ratios to determine borrower eligibility, resulting in a 20% improvement in approval accuracy.

AR Specialist (Promotion)

Advantech Corporation
Milpitas, CA
01.2021 - 12.2023

Responsible for managing and collecting outstanding payments from customers, ensuring timely invoicing, and accurate record-keeping. This role involves analyzing accounts, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain a healthy cash flow and minimize delinquencies.

  • Processed credit memos and adjustments according to company policy.
  • Participated in financial audits related to accounts receivable.
  • Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
  • Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
  • Applied cash receipts and performed daily bank deposits.

Finance Intern

Advantech Corporation
Milpitas, CA
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Prepared quarterly presentations for senior management meetings, compiling and analyzing data for 10+ key performance indicators, and creating slide presentations, enhancing strategic decision-making and engagement.
  • Performed ad-hoc projects, including budgeting and forecasting for annual budgets of $500k+, conducting variance analysis on monthly reports, and creating cash flow projections that improved forecasting accuracy by 15%.
  • Developed a financial model for scenario planning, evaluating 5 key assumptions to assess potential outcomes. The model was adopted into the standard operating procedures (SOP), leading to a 20% improvement in strategic decision-making efficiency.
  • Developed Excel spreadsheets to track expenses, revenue, cash flows and other KPIs.

Supply Chain/ Product Sourcing Intern

Advantech Corp
Milpitas, CA
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Optimized inventory levels, reduced inventory by 20% through effective demand forecasting and inventory management.
  • Developed and nurtured strong relationships with key suppliers, which reduced lead times by 15% within the given supplier portfolio.
  • Involved in streamlining processes with cross-functional teams (sales, production, and finance), which improved overall operational efficiencies.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of multiple suppliers, leading to a 30% increase in quality and reliability of products.
  • Market research was conducted to identify emerging trends and opportunities to maintain competitive advantages.
  • Negotiated favorable pricing and contract terms with suppliers, achieving a 15% reduction in sourcing costs while maintaining quality.

Education

MBA - Finance

CSU Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
08.2024

B.A. - Political Science

CSU East Bay
Hayward, CA
08.2020

Skills

  • Excellent with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Google Sheets
  • Proficient in Financial Analysis software (Tableau & Quantrix, & SQL)
  • Credit data assessments/analysis
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Loan application processing
  • Skilled with financial formulas, pivot tables, and financial functions
  • Understanding of financial markets
  • Procurement and Contract Management
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Expert in ERP software (Oracle and SAP)
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • DCF & Comparable Company Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Knowledge of (GAAP, IFRS, FACTA & FCRA)
  • Compliance Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payment reconciliation
  • Credit memos
  • Credit history assessment

Certification

  • Certificate of completion in SQL
  • Certificate of completion in Tableau

Additional Information

  • CA Real estate license - Expected Certificate date May 2025
  • Python Certificate - Expected Certificate date June 2025

Accomplishments

1st Place in Operations Efficiency

April, 2024

  • Served as Chief Operating Officer, leading a team to develop and implement strategies that maximized operational efficiency and achieved top placement among international competitors.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Credit Specialist (Promotion)

Advantech Corporation
01.2023 - Current

AR Specialist (Promotion)

Advantech Corporation
01.2021 - 12.2023

Finance Intern

Advantech Corporation
07.2020 - 01.2021

Supply Chain/ Product Sourcing Intern

Advantech Corp
01.2020 - 06.2020

MBA - Finance

CSU Sacramento

B.A. - Political Science

CSU East Bay
Idalia Longoria