Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Taylor Chavez

Danvers,MA

Summary

Proven leader and adept at team management, with a track record of driving sales growth at Bobbles and Lace. Excel in employee supervision and financial operations, including account reconciliation and cash management. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word, I leverage these tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy across teams. Passionate about fostering strong community and client relationships to achieve business objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Store Director

Bobbles and Lace
Newburyport, MA
07.2024 - Current
  • Model the Bobbles and Lace experience with all clients.
  • Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing the register, and securing the facility.
  • Actively utilizing client outreach strategies in order to generate increased sales and nurture styling relationships.
  • Network and create positive relationships in the community that result in business generation, awareness, and sales.
  • Assist the store director in meeting and exceeding sales goals.
  • Participate in regular team meetings to ensure accurate and consistent communication with the company.
  • Perform operations of the business with excellence, including vend functions, inter-store transfers, client orders, and warehouse shipments.
  • Maintain a high level of visual merchandising and housekeeping standards under the guidance of the store.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Cataldo Ambulance
Somerville , MA
01.2018 - 08.2023
  • Oversee remote, overseas employees: provide direct guidance and supervision to remote, overseas employees who handle accounts receivable tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in their work.
  • Payment posting: accurately record and apply payments received from customers in a timely manner. Identify and resolve discrepancies, such as short payments or overpayments, and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve issues.
  • A/R Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile accounts receivable records with general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and consistency. Investigate and resolve any variances or discrepancies promptly.
  • Aging Balance Oversight: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports, and take procedural measures to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. Identify delinquent accounts, and work with sales and customer service.
  • Collections Management: Assist in developing and implementing collection strategies to minimize outstanding balances. Contact customers regarding overdue accounts, and negotiate payment plans when necessary.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation of all A/R transactions and communications.

Preschool Teacher

Melrose YMCA
Melrose, MA
08.2013 - 10.2017
  • Keep the safety of children as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff at all times.
  • Plans and implements an age-appropriate curriculum that fosters children's development.
  • Provide differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of children in the classroom.
  • Conduct child assessments, and provide feedback and recommendations to parents and caregivers.
  • Lead by personal example, and help to interpret the quality of the YMCA's character values for children, staff, and families. They are positive, healthy role models.
  • Use positive and constructive methods of behavior, and guide transitions smoothly.
  • Collaborate with the co-teacher in the design of the classroom space. They are responsible for making sure that materials are ready for use, and put away at the end of the day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Winthrop High School
Winthrop
06-2012

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Northshore Community College
Lynn

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Sales strategies
  • Cash management
  • Collections Strategy
  • Accurate payment posting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Zoll Medical Billing platform
  • Zirmed payment processing
  • ACH / EFT processing system
  • Client Support

Certification

  • Preschool Teacher certificate

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Store Director

Bobbles and Lace
07.2024 - Current

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Cataldo Ambulance
01.2018 - 08.2023

Preschool Teacher

Melrose YMCA
08.2013 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Winthrop High School

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Northshore Community College
Taylor Chavez