Kenneth Chen
Englewood Cliffs,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
I am retired after COVID-19 pandemic since our company has closed down.
I understand that I may over qualified for this position, but since this is a temporary position. I am retired and still very active. My timing and position are more flexible then others. I think I can well handle this job with my pass experience.
I live only couple of blocks away from the LG office in Englewood Cliffs.
Looking forward to hear from you soon.
Best regards,
Kenneth Chen
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Branch Manager
TriGold Inc
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Created new revenue streams and recruited talented staff for branch offices.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.
- Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Managed branch sales, customer service, finances, and recordkeeping.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify cost control initiatives.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of many products.
- Set pricing strategy and discount rates.
Manager of Operations
Jialong (USA)
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
- To prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
- Decreased monthly expenditures through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas.
- Resubmitted overdue invoices and contacted A/R to determine when payments would be received.
- Managed tracking of office expenses.
- Drove industry-leading profit increase by transforming production process and aligning sales targets to meet dynamic industry conditions.
Sales Manager
Mariart Imp / Exp Co. Ltd.
River Edge, NJ
06.2000 - 06.2012
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Supervised sales team of 10 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and managed over company accounts to increase sales and meet quotas.
- Reduced expenses by effectively negotiating contractor prices, terms and service agreements.
- Increased sales volume and expanded product line to new retailers, warehouse clubs and natural food chains.
- Developed international business relationships to drive business units abroad.
- Reduced costs through client and distributor price negotiations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies and sales and marketing plans that complemented overall corporate operating plan
Sr. Accountant
Sun Hung Kai Stock And Security
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
02.1978 - 08.1999
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Tracked and documented all expenses.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems.
- Helped convert financial department systems.
- Wrote footnotes for various filing projects and annual reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance / Accounting
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD06.1976
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Customer Service
- Process Improvement
- Branch Operations Management
- Sales Support
- Account Reviews
- Cost Data Analysis
- Guest Relations
- Sales Initiatives
- Customer Transactions
- Selling Techniques
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Branch Manager
TriGold Inc
01.2017 - 08.2021
Manager of Operations
Jialong (USA)
08.2012 - 01.2017
Sales Manager
Mariart Imp / Exp Co. Ltd.
06.2000 - 06.2012
Sr. Accountant
Sun Hung Kai Stock And Security
02.1978 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Finance / Accounting
University of Maryland - College Park
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