Linda HAMMEL
Mantua,OH
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with a proven track record at MIDDLEFIELD BANK, enhancing loan approval rates and collections efficiency through meticulous account reconciliation and effective communication. Skilled in data analysis and fostering vendor relationships, I excel in fast-paced environments, driving financial accuracy and client satisfaction. My approach combines attention to detail with strategic problem-solving to achieve outstanding results.
Finance professional with commitment to high standards and achieving results. Extensive experience in managing invoicing, payments, and financial record-keeping. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in financial reporting, reconciliation, and customer service.
Precise Accounting Clerk with 15 years of expertise in financial management. Personable with dedication to exceeding goals, modernizing systems, and closely managing record documentation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
ROGERS REFRIGERATION
03.2018 - Current
- Upheld high standards of professionalism by adhering to established accounting policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines throughout daily tasks.
- Reduced late payments by maintaining strong relationships with clients and implementing effective follow-up procedures.
- Improved financial accuracy by thoroughly reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies on a monthly basis.
- Expedited financial close process with diligent preparation of supporting documentation for month-end reconciliations.
Loan Administrative Assistant
MIDDLEFIELD BANK
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Achieved high levels of accuracy within deadline-driven environments while managing multiple loans simultaneously from initiation through closing stages.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through consistent follow-up on outstanding items, leading to quicker resolutions and a positive experience for all parties involved.
- Contributed to increased loan approvals by effectively collaborating with underwriters, ensuring timely completion of required documentation.
- Enhanced internal training processes by sharing best practices and lending expertise with new team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Navigated challenging situations with borrowers by leveraging strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Supported team members in achieving performance targets through efficient task prioritization and effective communication.
- Reduced errors in data entry by maintaining strict attention to detail when inputting borrower information into the system.
- Managed communication between borrowers, lenders, and internal teams to ensure smooth progression throughout the entire lending process.
- Set up files using loan officer checklist and submitted on-time for processing.
- Prepared detailed reports highlighting key performance metrics for management review, identifying areas of improvement as necessary.
- Ensured proper record-keeping with meticulous organization skills that facilitated easy access to vital documents during audits or other reviews.
Collections Manager
MIDDLEFIELD BANK
04.2008 - 09.2017
- Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
- Reviewed, researched, and corrected discrepancies and customer concerns.
- Oversaw daily posting of payments to customer accounts.
- Improved overall collections efficiency by implementing strategic collection plans and processes.
- Enhanced team performance through regular training, coaching, and feedback sessions.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the collections process, addressing concerns promptly while upholding company values.
- Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
- Established procedures for collection of past due amounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
WARREN G HARDING
Warren, OH06-1973
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Cash flow management
- Bank reconciliation
- Expense reports
- Payment tracking
- Credit control
- Month-end closing
- Debt collection
- Data entry
- Account reconciliation
- Financial research
- Problem resolution
- Payment scheduling
- Data inputting
- Statement reconciliation
- Payment processing
- Performance tracking
- Report preparation
- Account resolution
- Transaction verification
Timeline
Loan Administrative Assistant
MIDDLEFIELD BANK
02.2022 - 03.2024
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
ROGERS REFRIGERATION
03.2018 - Current
Collections Manager
MIDDLEFIELD BANK
04.2008 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
WARREN G HARDING
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