Elmira Almonor
*** ******* **. • Brooklyn, NY ***07 • 718-***-**** or 917-***-**** (c) or 917-***-**** (c)
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OPERATIONS MANAGER/BILLING (AR/AP/INVOICING)
20+ years of Managerial/Administrative & Billing Experience
Experience in Responsible, High-Visibility, and Multitask Environments
Excellent Computer Skills/ Project Management
A Positive-thinking, results-oriented, and team-spirited Operations Manager recognized for proactively exceeding organizational mandates over many years in diverse work environments. I am noted by my former employers as having excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I also possess a high level of commitment and an ability to apply rational thinking when faced with unusual problems requiring innovative solutions.
CORE STRENGTHS
Communications skills (Verbal & Written) Project and assignment management
Document control-information processing Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Customer service and client retention Time management-deadline sensitive
Contracts Review Inventory & Contract Data Base System
Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Windows XP, Excel and Internet research.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Outdoor (Outdoor Advertising) - 05/4/15 to 01/26/16
Operations Manager
Performed daily maintenance on multiple inventory database systems.
Prepared and updated inventory status reports, posting reports on a weekly basis.
Prepared and updated daily/weekly client/advertiser postings, takedowns.
Enter and maintain all new contracts, new inventory and lease agreements in database system.
Follow through on all new inventory with regard to photosheets for sales use.
Responsible for all communication and scheduling with installers, printers, photographers and landlords.
Responsible for preparing install/takedown affidavits in a timely manner.
Emit all invoices on a monthly basis.
Follow-up on past due invoices.
Performed notary services as needed
Generation Outdoor/Billups Worldwide (Out-of-Home Media Planners) - 07/24/05 -3/31/15
Operations Manager/Billing
Maintain all client contracts and invoices on system database.
Prepare advertiser posting instructions along with follow up on installations, photos and scheduling with vendors.
Prepare and emit all invoices on a per 4-week/monthly basis.
Follow-ups on past due invoices.
Responsible for receiving and documenting all incoming checks/payments.
Responsible for outgoing payables.
Maintained and reconciled billing ledger on a monthly basis.
Van Wagner Communications (Outdoor Advertising) (6/30/94 - 2/28/05)
Media/Inventory Manager & Sales Assistant -
Processed all ingoing and outgoing outdoor advertising contracts.
Prepared and distributed weekly inventory reports and completion reports.
Prepared quarterly competitive reports; dealings with production houses landlords, and clients providing specific information regarding inventory availabilities, location, sizes, etc.; liaison between sales department and operations department.
Supervised sales assistant staff on day to day activities, phone schedule, special projects, etc.
Responsible for creating, editing and updating presentation materials for all new locations.
Wrote quarterly editorials for company newsletter.
Typing, dictation, sales proposals for client review, set up meetings, made travel reservations, headed up special projects, provided notary service.
Education - Pace University - (3 yrs) Management Information Systems
REFERENCECES GLADLY FURNISHED UPON REQUEST