LOUIS MONTION
Visalia, CA *****
email: abjvkn@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
I would like to utilize my communicative and motivational skills to work at
a job that allows me to use my energy and enthusiasm to carry out projects
for an employer that would allow me to be part of their team.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Small business owner for five years. Owned and operated a collection
agency with as many as eleven employees.
. Over 20 years of experience in supervising several diverse departments
that included credit reporting, collections, mortgage reporting, data
processing, print shop and software sales and services.
. Helped turn around a business financially and also was able to change
a work environment that was very negative to one that was very
positive and profitable.
. Served as an elected official on a school board that served over
25,000 students as well as 3000 employees. I have dealt with
legislators at state and national levels.
. I am bilingual in Spanish and am culturally competent.
. Veteran with four years in the United States Air Force.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U S Census Bureau May 2009 - Oct 2009
Tulare County
. Interviewed households for census information on a part time basis.
Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable Clerk
Karis House Inc Oct 2006 - May 2008
Visalia, California
. Did accounts receivables and accounts payable for a group home for
boys and girls. I deposited all checks and paid all of the bills for
the organization.
. I handled the payroll for 20 - 27 employees that worked for the
company.
. Did special reports and worked with CPA's office for financial
reporting. Also completed special reports for state agencies.
Business Relations Specialist
CSET Jan 2004 - Sep 2005
Visalia, California
. Worked with employers to place welfare to work recipients in work
experience and OJT programs.
. Conducted workshops on interview skills and moderated orientation
sessions in English and Spanish.
. Prepared documentation and did case management for clients that have
been placed in work experience and OJT programs.
Business Owner
Receivables Solutions 1998 - 2003
Visalia, California
. Owned and managed a collection agency with as many as 11 employees.
. Trained all personnel on industry issues, collection procedures and
laws.
. Responsible for marketing, personnel issues and financials.
. Served as President of California Association of Collectors, a
statewide organization with 400 member offices.
President/CEO
The Credit Bureau 1966 - 1998
Visalia, California
. Progressed from shipping clerk in data processing department to
President/CEO of a 65-year-old company with 65 employees and five
departments.
. Involved in marketing, financials and all decisions involving
personnel.
. Represented the agency in all community events.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
. Coached youth sports for 20 years and was a religious education 7th
grade teacher at our church for 12 years.
. On the school board for 9 years. President of the board for 4 years.
. Board of Directors Central California Futures Institute.
. Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club of Tulare County.
. One of the founders and Past President of the Tulare-Kings Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce.
. Board of Directors, Visalia Chamber of Commerce.
. President, Hispanic Roundtable of Tulare County.
. One of the coordinators of Latino Mental Health Project for Tulare
County.
. President, Latino Rotary of Tulare County.
EDUCATION
College of the Sequoias 1961, 1968 - 1970
Visalia, California
. Over 120 units of courses in Business Administration, law enforcement
and social sciences.
AWARDS
. PTA Educational Hall of Fame.
. Hispanic Educator of the Year, Association of Mexican-American
Educators.
. All major industry awards, California Association of Collectors.
References provided on request.