Peter Colon
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Adaptable business owner with strengths in financial recordkeeping, customer relationship management, and operational problem-solving. Managed inventory, purchase orders, and cash flow while improving efficiency and reducing waste.
Overview
2
2
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
D'Nada
New York, New York
01.2019 - Current
- Enhanced customer experience through personalized service and effective communication.
- Worked with customers to identify needs and complete purchase orders.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring product availability and organization.
- Monitored cash flow to inform resource budgeting.
- Organized and maintained accurate records for production inventory, income, and expenses.
- Implemented cost-effective solutions to streamline business operations and reduce waste.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
Business Owner
Quick Tech Vending
New York, New York
02.2015 - 10.2024
- Developed marketing strategies that increased brand visibility and engaged customers.
- Coordinated vendor relationships, securing quality products while maintaining competitive pricing.
- Collected overdue payments for vending accounts, ensuring consistent cash flow across route assignments.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Improved the company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Handled disputed charges with clear explanations and careful documentation.
- Utilized collections software and databases for efficient account management.
- Answered customer questions regarding account discrepancies or problems.
- Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
Collector/Technical Support Representative
Don Al Vending
New York, New York
03.2005 - 02.2015
- Collected past-due payments from vending customers and maintained polite account contact.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding billing statements and account status.
- Maintained accurate records of all collection activities in the system database.
- Utilized collections software and databases for efficient account management.
- Implemented collection strategies to reduce outstanding account balances.
- Resolved balance errors using accounting software.
- Recorded cash, check, and credit transactions in account files and logs.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing collections activity for management review.
- Coordinated repairs with technicians to ensure timely service. with field technicians and service routes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/Forensic
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Criminology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Inventory management
- Cash flow management
- Collections management software
- Financial recordkeeping
- Vendor negotiations
- Customer relationship management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Business Owner
D'Nada
01.2019 - Current
Business Owner
Quick Tech Vending
02.2015 - 10.2024
Collector/Technical Support Representative
Don Al Vending
03.2005 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology/Forensic
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Florida State University