Manager Accounts Payable

Karen M. O'Mara

***** ******** ***** ( Livonia, MI 48152 ( 734-***-****

Administrative Operations Manager

Accomplished, ambitious, and results-driven administrative management

professional with an exemplary track record of achievement and demonstrated

success in the areas of administrative and operations management in the

distribution industry. Proven project management skills in streamlining

procedures and increasing department efficiency through establishing

objectives, determining priorities, effective time management and fostering

cross-functional relationships. An exemplary track record of success

cultivated by an impassioned work ethic should indicate future performance

excellence. Extraordinary capacity to multitask, manage competing

priorities with ease while achieving organizational objectives. Respected

team leader with the innate ability to inspire confidence at all levels.

Trustworthy, ethical, and discreet, committed to superior client

satisfaction. Key strengths in:

Operations Management Procurement Inventory Control Distribution

Vendor Negotiations Product Sourcing Warehouse Operations Cost Control

Accounts Payable/Receivable Process Engineering & Improvement

Professional Experience

Corporate Administrative Operations Manager ( Eastside Wholesale, Detroit,

MI ( 2001-Present

Provide operational direction and leadership over 17 locations throughout

Michigan and the Midwest, supervising a team of eight in performing all

administrative functions including vendor negotiations, accounts payable,

sales, inventory control, and overall general business flow.

. Secured $4.5 million in cost savings over a three-year period through

the fostering of positive vendor relationships allowing for favorable

negotiations targeting pricing, contract terms, rebates, and bulk spot

buys.

. Transformed inventory accuracy rates from a highly inaccurate 1% over

$7.5 million to .0005% on inventory spread over 17 locations.

. Led the seamless transition from an outdated DOS based software system

to a new SAP system, playing an integral and key role in the software

selection process, defining system parameters, procedures,

documentation, and training programs for all employees.

. Established an efficient and cost effective system for the processing

of all debits and credits, achieving a consistent 100% resolution of

receivable issues that resulted in a nearly perfect on-time pay

performance.

Operations Manager ( TMX-AIN Plastics, Southfield, MI ( 1994-2001

Direct responsibility for the managerial oversight and leadership of

procurement, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, inside

sales, and warehouse operations and staff. Acted as purchasing agent for

all non-core items, including the vendor sourcing, pricing, terms

negotiation, and follow through for on time delivery.

. Successfully streamlined and organized multiple positions into one

during a time of extreme competiveness and tightening finances,

reducing overhead associated with the separate positions of

purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and

inside sales.

. Developed a database to track outstanding credits due the company,

implementing a process to recover erroneous expenses, providing a tool

to follow up on all outstanding debit memos to full resolution.

Savings attributed to this process amounted to ~ $250K.

Education

Macomb Community College, Clinton Township, MI

Undergraduate Studies in Business & Materials Management

Oakland Community College, Oakland County, MI

Undergraduate Studies in Graphic Arts & Drafting

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