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         Dynamic corporate professional with expertise in making an impact as a business professional

         Works diligently to foster positive client relations in an effort to deliver the utmost in customer service

         Strategic and thorough in the delivery of seamless communications to clients, colleagues and stakeholders

         Adept as it relates to cross-functional teamwork and motivation; comfortable connecting with individuals and groups across all organizational levels

         Strengths include project planning, data analytics, leadership, problem solving, change management, strategic planning, forecasting, cash management, credit monitoring and relationship building

         Also holds technical expertise in SAP, PeopleSoft, Filemaker Pro, Gabriel, Lawson, Great Plains, Pivotal, Scribe, Sun 2000, Pro Comm Plus, Endura, C-Minus, Oracle, Telemagic, AS400, NetSuite, Media Ocean, Microsoft Office, Windows OS, WordPerfect and Lotus

         Presently seeking a Credit or Capital Manager role that will allow for leverage of skills and allow for continued career advancement

         Directed various transition possibilities amongst completive financial institutions (MDC)

         Lead legal process for clients with bad debt using various third party associates to aid in recovery (MDC)

         Reduced the DSO by five days and seamlessly extended the DPO by 10 days (MDC)

         Increased overall net cash flow by $30M (MDC)

         Implemented the use of mobile deposit capabilities throughout MDC

         United financial departments for five companies into one singular, centralized location (AVC)

         Redefined and further created finance policies from pervious companies into a unified process; also hired and instructed all personnel to ensure SOX compliance (AVC)

         Spearheaded The Nielsen Company s first-ever outsourcing project

         Worked as a project team member to implement an SAP upgrade to support several business units; worked extensively in Toronto as an Accounts Receivable (A/R) subject matter expert (Nielsen)

         Supervised cash inflows to achieve 70% collection target for opening A/R (Nielsen)

MDC Partners, Xxxxxx, CA and New York, NY

Working Capital/Credit Risk Manager | 2011 Present

         Oversee financial planning and track performance of treasury cash positioning for one of the world s foremost business transformation agents; report directly to executive managerial personnel

         Use technology, marketing communications, analytics, insights and strategic consulting to fuel significant returns on marketing and communication investments for global clients

         Allocate resources needed for the business to operate at high levels of efficacy, e.g. daily cash availability

         Foster positive relationships with sub-companies to escalate cash flow using expertise in treasury operations; also establish a credit revolver with financial institutions

         Deliver hands-on guidance as it relates global cash positioning, borrowing/investments and cash forecasting to improve working capital; work collaboratively with banks and outside auditors

         Open domestic and international bank accounts that align with business needs

         Compare cash flow actual to budget using variance analysis to develop a monthly executive presentation

         Pursue favorable foreign exchange rates in partnership with various financial institutes

         Ensure compliance with credit policies and obtain exception approvals as required

         Work collaboratively with banks and external auditors

         Establish comprehensive credit monitoring processes for the company s client base

         Negotiate contractual agreements for credit investigation services with Dun & Bradstreet

The AVC Group, Carlsbad, CA

Director of Accounts Receivable | 2010 2011

         Managed Accounts Receivable for a portfolio of consumer and commercial A/V control solution developers

         Traveled to satellite offices to evaluate head count, determine transition timeline and execute transformation plans

         Created analytical reports (DSO, Cash Forecasting, Roll-Forward and Bad Debt Analysis) to track business progression each month

         Coordinated cash reconciliation with merchant company and financial institute to ensure timely crediting of the company account

         Facilitated monthly manager meetings to discuss process improvements, pending issues and best practices

         Ensured personnel adherence to daily deadlines

         Generated billing data to report revenue, follow up on accounts in a timely manner, as well as post cash prior to closing

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The Nielsen Company, New York, NY

Director of Accounts Receivable | 2006 2010

         Oversaw operations for all A/R activity with the aid of a self-managed team of 30 across business units

         Traveled to India to introduce team base management methods and train offshore members of Tata Consulting Services (TCS); also went to Hungary to launch shared service center for the European division

         Trained staff in A/R functions at offshore and onshore locations; discussed scenarios, application processes and relevant terminology; established offshore work priorities and offered guidance in solving issues

         Restructured staff, workflows and project processes to adjust to the reduction in the onshore workforce

         Created an annual DSO forecast that included team goals and standards used to surpass expectations

         Collaborated with the infrastructure support team to fuel process improvements to A/R software

         Played a pivotal role in reducing overall DSO to 45 days and bad debt to 2%, the lowest in Nielsen history

         Analyzed credit applications and Dun & Bradstreet reports for clients aiming to establish credit terms

         Led monthly staff meetings to review target projections and prior months progress, as well as engage in a comprehensive roundtable discussion

         Constructed departmental policies and completed audits to ensure SOX compliance amongst staff

         Produced monthly financial reports for the CFO, Vice Presidents and Controller; also held monthly aging reviews with VPs and Client Service Representatives to advise on any business issues

         Negotiated payment settlements with clients experiencing financial difficulties in collaboration with third-party agencies skilled in handling clients with bad debt

         Work collaboratively with domestic and international satellite offices to coordinate new orders and address international client concerns

         Ensure month end closing is completed within company timeline

Ziff Davis Publishing, New York, NY

Credit Manager | 2004-2006

         Supporting a domestic publisher and internet firm s Director of Credit/Collection in all day-to-day aspects of financial operations including strategic planning, construction of the DSO target, and allocation of the department budget

         Holistically developed relationships with the Vice President of Sales and Business Managers with the aid of a five-person team of Credit and Collection Analysts

         Handled a $13M portfolio of corporate accounts comprised of print/online advertising and custom events

         Collected an average of 72% in opening A/R; also instrumental in reducing DSO below the industry standard of 42.2 days

         Limited the exposure of receivables and kept write offs within 0.2% of yearly sales

         Assessed credit applications and financial reports for clients aiming to advertise and establish credit status

         Developed relationships with CFOs, Controllers, A/P Mangers and corporate clients while serving as a proactive liaison between their respective finance and media departments to resolve discrepancies

         Implemented a procedure used to make weekly deposits with the company bank and monitor banking processes; worked diligently to ensure that the company s account was properly credited

         Coordinated with the CFO and Director of Credit to maintain department budgets, stick to quarterly goals and use general accounting to review costs

         Met with the Vice Presidents of Sales and Account Executives to review high-risk clients and discrepancies; also work with the CFO and Director of Credit to generate quarterly reports for Board of Directors.

Bachelor of Science, Management, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY

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March 16, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

         I am a highly talented corporate professional with significant expertise in making an impact as a business professional. I have worked in various high-profile capacities over the course of my career.

         In any role I take on, I work diligently to foster positive client relations in an effort to deliver the utmost in customer service. I consider myself strategic and thorough in the delivery of seamless communications to clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

         In my present role as a Working Capital/Credit Risk Manager with MDC Partners, I successfully directed various transition possibilities amongst completive financial institutions. In this capacity, I also lead legal process for clients with bad debt using various third party associates to aid in their recovery.

         In my time with MDC thus far, I reduced the DSO by five days and seamlessly extended the DPO by 10 days. Additionally, I increased overall net cash flow by $30M.

         During my tenure as the Director of Accounts Receivable with The AVC Group, I united financial departments for five companies into one singular, centralized location. I also redefined and further created finance policies from pervious companies into a unified process. Furthermore, I hired and instructed all personnel to ensure their compliance with SOX.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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