Management Manager
Resume:
DEBORAH J. BLEVINS
abj01q@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Asset Recovery/Accounts Receivables Professional with extensive experience
and expertise in problematic accounts receivable (AR) resolution including
tenant workouts, national tenant relationship development and management,
dispute resolution and litigation/bankruptcy. Highly skilled at evaluating
current state to implement an effective plan for the reduction of
outstanding receivables, documenting the processes and tools, developing
relationships with key clients, instituting training and motivating staff.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC., Chicago, IL
Director of Asset Recovery Services 2005-2010
Responsible for the strategic planning of company receivables management
which included the development of company processes, procedures, forms and
training regarding receivables and related litigation, and the methodology
for corresponding bad debt analysis. Managed a team of eight
paralegals/analysts with a portfolio of 200+ regional shopping centers and
over $3.6B in accounts billed.
. Formulated and drafted Accounts Receivable/Litigation policy and
developed procedural forms that continue to be used as standard
operating policy by GGP.
. Partnered in cross functional activities and projects that resulted in
stronger and more beneficial relationships with retailer clients and
the reduction of AR and legal expenses.
. Created and produced the GGP Month End Receivables Report for senior
management which evaluated measurement of company receivables and
trend information.
. Developed strategies and relationships with various key clients, such
as Limited Brands, Gap, Footlocker and Wet Seal, which resulted in an
average 42% reduction in each portfolio's receivables and avoidance of
future outstanding receivables.
. Produced and facilitated an in-house management training curriculum
for best practices in Asset Recovery for property management teams.
. Wrote the guidelines for and maintained compliance with Sarbannes-
Oxley requirements for Bad Debt Reserves and Write Off of Bad Debt
adopted as GGP standard policy.
. Interviewed, hired, trained, managed and mentored Asset Recovery team
members.
. Strategized with cross functional team regarding current state
assessment for all billing, collection and bad debt procedures for
company with the goal of implementing staffing and procedural changes
to further positively impact the entire Accounts Receivable
functionality.
. Provided a variety of reports, guidance and assistance to partners,
auditors, management and external counsel with regard to receivables,
litigation/bankruptcy and bad debt.
Asset Recovery/Collections Manager 1999-2005
Responsible for the resolution of unpaid AR through various collection
activities, including litigation and bankruptcy; also, provided Asset
Recovery support for a rapidly expanding regional shopping center
management company. Managed a team of six paralegal/analysts in that
regard.
Asset Recovery/Collections Manager, continued
. Analyzed lease language and assisted leasing and mall management teams
with negotiating and drafting rent relief amendments, lease
terminations, promissory notes and rental deferments.
. Evaluated outstanding AR, determined the most effective way to resolve
each account, then supervised the performance of appropriate activity.
. Actively audited lease administration data for issues stemming from
abstracted data.
. Analyzed account balances and set bad debt expense reserve amounts on
a monthly basis.
. Actively provided all services listed under the Senior Litigation
Paralegal role.
Senior Litigation Paralegal 1994-1999
Handled all litigation and bankruptcy matters for a $20B commercial real
estate development and property management company arising out of Landlord
Tenant relations.
. Directed the filing and management of actions for possession and rents
to conclusion.
. Handled all Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies; prepared and filed all
general pleadings and proofs of claim.
. Negotiated reduced fee arrangements when retaining external counsel.
. Assisted in preparing, maintaining and monitoring production of
documents and other responses to discovery requests. Also, assisted
in preparation for trial in complex commercial litigation.
. Determined responsibility for indemnification and defense of each suit
or claim filed against the company, then managed through to
resolution.
. Managed the tracking and resolution of all Mechanic's Liens filed
against company.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
At Fagel & Haber, as Paralegal/Legal Assistant, assisted in representation
of corporate clients including Debtor/Creditor Rights, General Commercial
Litigation and Corporate work.
At Holleb & Coff as Paralegal/Legal Assistant assisting in the
representation of Debtors, Creditors, Trustees and Creditors' Committees in
Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases.
EDUCATION
Master's of Business Administration Management - Currently Attending
Bachelor of Science in Business Management- Graduated Summa Cum Laude 2009
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Associate of Arts/Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies- Graduated With Honors
ABA approved program
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Infopath, JDE OneWorld, Word Perfect
Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Notes, MRI
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