Pamela Grubbs Summary
grubbs***@bellsout
h.net
Multi-faceted, technically talented, seasoned credit
professional in the distribution channel experienced in
providing leadership and oversight of credit, collections
and accounts receivable derived from hands on approach of
teaching and fostering a team environment.
Work Experience
Credit Lead
2006 - 5/2010 US Foodservice, North Star division,
Greenville, SC
Monitor and maintain receivables according to credit policy
and procedures and contract agreements for all North Star
divisions (8) in conjunction with national account
personnel and key division personnel.
Establish appropriate credit limits by means of financial
statement analysis, consumer credit reporting and net worth
statements.
Direct credit team on problem accounts to include
negotiation of payment plans and third party collection
referrals.
Compile and analyze AR reporting for all associated
divisions to include receivables, risk and volume analysis,
bad debt and quarterly write-offs.
Reconciled receivables of two large customers across
multiple divisions that exited the company.
Responsible for vendor receivable collections of closing
divisions to assure product and pricing discrepancies were
resolved and balances paid.
Assisted in the development and execution of concept
management reporting.
Ensure sOX compliance and participate in internal control
and sales tax audits.
Participate in transition of credit department relocation
to corporate office in Illinois.
Operations Manager
2002 - 2006 Anderson News Company LLC, Knoxville, TN
Responsible for the Greenville warehouse pick & pack
facility for the largest book and periodical distributor in
the United States and supporting distribution depots.
Oversaw the roll out of scan based trading. Facilitated
hand held proof of delivery implementation to driver and
warehouse associates to meet company objective.
Daily interaction with warehouse manager to address
staffing, inventory and equipment issues.
Overseen and participated in publisher and internal
business audits and inventories.
Maintained vehicle fleet records and assured DOT
compliance.
Tracked AOP to budget and monitored general ledger.
Office Manager
Monitored receivables, payables, inventory and product
receiving for tie line scheduling.
Performed payroll, processed all new hire paperwork and
orientations, maintained employee records and workers
compensation claims
Received Best in Company 2004 Best Audit Score Award
Assistant Director of Credit
1998 - 2001 ScanSource, Greenville, SC
Managed credit teams for the review of customer accounts
receivable to maintain term compliance.
Coordinate setting of appropriate credit limits by means of
financial statement analysis and alternative financing,
order release, with sales portfolio of $300 Million.
Negotiated credit terms and limits with business
development team for prospective customers.
Development and planning of department policies and
procedures.
Assisted in company acquisition and the transfer of
receivables.
Credit Manager
1993 - 1998 PYA Monarch, Inc., Greenville, SC
Daytona Beach, FL
Managed all phases of collection and accounts receivable
issues for $60M sales according to company credit policy
and procedures.
Established credit limits and terms based upon credit
reporting tools such as Dunn & Bradstreet, Equifax and
Experian.
Monitored and maintained terms compliance.
Responsible for third party collection referral and legal
issues
Reconciled A/R to G/L, and performed journal entries.
Prepared and submitted end of month reports to
Headquarters.
Greenville, SC (HQ): Credit Administrator
Oversaw branch compliance of HQ credit policy and
procedures. Preparation of corporate credit approvals for
multi-chain accounts. Reconciled G/L to online system.
Coordinated monthly reporting to parent company.
Instituted credit card program for branch use, solicited
new software options for interface with computer
conversion, negotiated PYA annual contracts with D&B,
Experian and Equifax. Cross-trained on vendor allowance
tracking, and A/R cash application.
Education
National Association of Credit Mgmnt. - Credit Business
Associate (CBA) certification
Cowley County Comm. College, Arkansas, KS - Associate in
Business
Affiliations
National Association of Credit Management
Skills
Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Financial Analysis
Peoplesoft
Access database
Oracle
Merlin