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Irvine, CA
Selected by this multinational producer of running shoes and activewear to manage the credit team and perform as a Key User during global SAP ERP upgrade. (08/2018 to 09/2019)
• Manage staff of eight in all areas of credit analysis, decision making, credit reporting systems, customer service and issue resolution.
• Perform UAT Testing in SAP ensuring credit functionality. Recommend and participate in development of policy clarification, along with process and procedure enhancements to maximize utilization of Company's ERP system.
• Review, develop and prepare reporting to monitor activity, risk and issues that require process improvement.
• Utilize HighRadius to manage and monitor chargeback resolution.
• Meet with analysts to review domestic wholesale aging performance, and provide direction in line with department goals and expectations.

CREDIT MANAGER

Aliso Viejo, CA
Appointed by this cycling parts distributor to relocate Company's credit department from Illinois in to new California Headquarters. Hired/trained staff, maintaining day to day operations while assuring no loss of service or functionality. (10/2017 to 08/2018)
• Manage staff of three, ensuring best practices in all areas of the credit cycle, including credit analysis, collections and cash application.
• Expedite all new account applications, shortening the cycle from 72 to 48 hours.
• Introduced and incorporated new third-party tools to deliver robust reporting metrics.
• Increased sales and reduced risk by and implementing Company's first UCC-1 secured sales program.
• Work closely with IT and Systems Analyst's in upgrade of Company's SAP ERP platform.
• Recognized by Brand Partners for creating effective communication channel with sales.



Performed B2B credit analysis for clients at this manufacturer of bicycle parts and fishing products (i.e., reels).  Analyzed financial statements and underwrote accounts.  Worked directly with clients on payments and collections.  Performed customer visits, attended trade shows, and credit association meetings.  
•	Managed all aspects of the credit cycle for assigned portfolio of accounts, while assisting junior analysts with day-today credit and collection activities.
•	Served as adviser to the Corporate Credit Manager and Controller on complex legal and policy issues.   
•	Managed and budgeted all Third-party Collection and Legal Placements.
•	Managed and monitored all Bankruptcy Filings, and Out-of-Court Settlements.
•	Recommended and implemented Company’s first UCC-1 secured sales program.
•	One of five selected by senior management to serve as ongoing ISO 14001 team member.
•	Corporate ambassador traveling to selected U.S. businesses in recognition of milestone corporate anniversary.



Senior Credit Analyst

Coordinated the start-up of the company’s Credit Department.  Developed and implemented systems, policies and procedures.  Interacted closely with the Customer Service Team in providing in-depth staff training.  Collaborated with logistics, shipping and allocations.  Established and managed a high volume of credit files.  Provided reports to the owner and CFO

Credit Manager

Directed a staff of credit, charge back and collections personnel for this apparel designer/ manufacturer with sales up to $50 million annually.  Collaborated with the programmers in integrating systems with banks.  Trained staff on new software.  
Assessed prospective clients in sales requests and coordinated credit approvals.  Utilized extensive knowledge of factoring procedures.  Completed underwriting of orders.  Reviewed items and resolved any problems to preserve the sale, ensuring minimal risk to the company.  Traveled to client locations, attended trade shows and reviewed accounts receivable.  
•	Assisted programmers on integrating order system with a banking system and client systems.  
•	Actively participated in the planning, acquisition and integration of a larger $50 million company, including all operating systems and personnel selection.



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