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Samuel Berger

Samuel Berger

Lake Worth,FL

Summary

I have been in the Credit Field for over 40 years, and I am sure I would be an asset to any company who wants a strong fair and flexible dept with minimum bad debt losses. For the last three years,losses were under $15,000 withe sales of over 60 million a year.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Credit Manager

Designs by Briere
Lake Worth, FL
10.2023 - Current
  • Assessed customer creditworthiness based on financial reports, payment histories and other sources of information.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, management and other departments to maintain effective operations.
  • Negotiated repayment plans with debtors who were unable to pay their full balance due immediately.
  • Working on a part time basis at home

VP of Credit

National Spinning Co., Inc.
Washington, NC
11.1978 - Current
  • Assessed customer creditworthiness based on financial reports, payment histories and other sources of information.
  • Evaluated customer applications for credit limits in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, management and other departments to maintain effective operations.
  • Reviewed accounts for signs of fraud and non-payment issues.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure prompt payments on accounts receivable.
  • Submitted delinquent accounts to collections department or outside resources.
  • Analyzed financial data to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit.
  • Worked with management to evaluate credit strategies and develop improvements.
  • Visited customers both in the US and countries in Europe, Central and south America to determine their credit worthiness.
  • Created standard operating procedures and delivered training to credit personnel to improve operational efficiency.

Education

BBA - Finance & Credit Management

CCNY-Baruch Shool of Business
New York, NY
06-1967

Skills

  • Credit Evaluations
  • Expertise in Excel
  • Mentoring and Training
  • Credit Analysis
  • Expert in Reporting
  • Proficient in Oracle
  • Proficient in "elnino"
  • Have set up Credit Policy in Foreign Countries including Europe, Central and South America
  • Have set up Credit Dept's Policy using available software while working with MAnagement and Sales

Accomplishments

POSITIONS HELD

Member of 475 Esquire Toppers Credit Club for 10 years

Board Member from Jan. 2009-May 2017

President of 475 from 2010-2012

Received the Top Hat Award in 2015 for Distinguished Service in the Credit Field

Consultant to the Club whenever needed

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Credit Manager

Designs by Briere
10.2023 - Current

VP of Credit

National Spinning Co., Inc.
11.1978 - Current

BBA - Finance & Credit Management

CCNY-Baruch Shool of Business
Samuel Berger