CONSTANCE E. HOLMES
N. Valley Stream, New York 11580
H | 516 | 256. 0125
C | 516 | 474. 9757
E | *********@*****.*** |
Charismatic Financial Manger with an impeccable background in advertising with a variety of acclaimed agencies and clients. A self motivated go-getter that is capable of planning and designing effective strategies that can balance instant decisions and/or innovative concepts to a given time frame.
Professional Experience:
12.1995 - 03. 2009 | Scientific American, Inc. | New York, New York |
Advertising Finance Manager
Financial Reporting
• Thoroughly managing all aspects of the financial department
• Preparing and analyzing budgets and forecasts
• Examined the business financial performance quarterly and sales analysis
• Tracking and recording progression and performance rate of executed plans and proposals
• Dissected key business metrics and ad sales trends an interpreted meaningful analysis and recommendations
Implemented a AD Sales billing system
• Analyzed and reconciled quarterly/annually G.L. Accounts
• Master upkeep of accounts receivable, client invoicing, collections, follow-ups, and report preparation
12.1984 - 12.1995
Credit Analyst
• Developed a delinquent account collect program to minimize the financial losses
• Sustained and insured a conducive company implemented credit collection procedure and policies
• Developed and ensured effective implementation company-wide credit and collections policies and procedures.
• Provided comprehensive credit analysis and collaborated with sales management and counsel to resolve client disputes
• Primary informant for customer bankruptcies and collection litigation for management approval
-Recommending arrangements in payment plans, account reductions, compromise offers, bad debt write-offs
03.1978 - 12.1984
Assistant Bookkeeper
• Full charge bookkeeping functions
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts
• Maintenance and monitored the company's General Ledger analysis and Commission Report for efficiency and accuracy purposes
• Accounts payable/accounts receivables/journal entries/end of month closings
Education: 1978| New York City Community College (now- BMCC- Community College)
Qualifications : Computer Software: Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Quick Books | MSG Software
Licenses: 2007| Notary Commission