Lloyd Middlebrooks
Union
Summary
Results-driven professional with 2 years in Accounts Payable and over 2 years in sales and client management. Expertise in trend analysis, discrepancy resolution, and relationship building, consistently exceeding sales targets. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering value through consultative sales. Aiming to leverage financial and sales skills in an Inside Account Executive position. Efficient AP Specialist known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Skilled in invoice processing, financial reconciliation, and vendor management. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth financial operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Specialist
SHI International Corp.
Somerset
05.2024 - Current
- Verifies account balances by reconciling vendor invoices against internal records.
- Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling vendor statements and related transactions.
- Collaborates with vendors and other departments to resolve purchase order or invoice discrepancies.
- Scheduled payments to optimize discount utilization and ensure timely vendor compensation.
- Delivered prompt feedback on inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with new and existing vendors.
AP Specialist
CareOne
Fort Lee
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Selected for the implementation team, Oracle Cloud AP Concur Invoice/Expense Module.
- Manage the vendor invoice scanning tool (Capture) for the daily routing of invoices to the accounts payable team to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Receive, allocate, and enter high-volume invoices for 60+ CareOne nursing and rehabilitation facilities, utilizing Oracle Verifier and Coding Tools.
- Obtain appropriate verifications and approval for invoices.
- Ensure that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Maintain effective, timely, and professional communication with external customers and all levels of internal management to process and follow up on rush items.
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations to resolve any invoice/payment discrepancies.
- Assist multiple finance support teams with month-end accruals of accounts payable entries.
- Provide new training for new hires with a full cycle of accounts payable duties.
- An average of 18,000 invoices is processed through AP monthly, with an average of $6 million per month.
Store Manager
Pro Image Sports
Woodbridge
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Engineered and executed strategic initiatives to boost customer acquisition and maximize revenue
- Exceeded sales goals through pipeline management, team coaching, and consistent performance tracking, aligning with quota-driven B2B inside sales roles.
- Delivered consultative sales by identifying customer needs and aligning them with product solutions, a skill directly transferable to IT solution selling in healthcare environments.
- Built and maintained long-term client relationships, resulting in increased customer retention and repeat business - mirroring relationship-building with NBA players such as Nazi Reid and JR Smith Instagram with 2.3 million followers.
- Conducted data analysis on buying trends and customer feedback to inform product selection and promotional strategies.
- Oversaw daily operations, compliance, and team performance evaluations, demonstrating leadership and process ownership expected in inside sales teams.
- Formulated creative approaches for capturing new market share focused on entering healthcare verticals and recognizing upsell opportunities.
- Managed escalated issues with customers and staff, applying negotiation and conflict-resolution techniques that are essential for high-stakes sales environments.
- Consistently modeled high-performance behavior and professionalism expected from top sales contributors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Five Towns College
Long Island City, NY06.2021
Associate Degree - Business Administration
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ05.2018
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Middlesex College
Edison, NJ05.2017
Skills
- Windows operating systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis and visualization
- Presentation design
- Video editing tools
- Analytical skills
- Communication proficiency
- Relationship management
- Time management
- Problem-solving techniques
Awards
- Five Towns College Best basketball player
- 2019-2020, Lead The HVIAC Conference in Assist
- 2019-2020, Lead The HVIAC Conference in steals
- Perfect attendance
- Scholarship
- Sportsmanship
- Positive Attitude
Personal Information
Hobbies: Basketball and fitness training (discipline, teamwork, and consistency), Music production and audio engineering (creativity and technical skills), Entertainment and performing arts (innovation and expression), Reading and self-education (continuous personal and professional growth), Family engagement and community involvement (strong values and interpersonal skills)
Timeline
AP Specialist
SHI International Corp.
05.2024 - Current
AP Specialist
CareOne
01.2023 - 08.2024
Store Manager
Pro Image Sports
07.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Five Towns College
Associate Degree - Business Administration
County College of Morris
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Middlesex College