SALOME SAMBOLA
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Knowledgeable, proactive, organized self-starter with over 20 years of professional experience in accounting, real estate, and business development
Possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
Excel within highly competitive environments where leadership skills are the keys to success
Education
Thomas More College Crestview Hills, KY, anticipated May 2019
Bachelor of Business Administration/Healthcare Management
Hondros College of Business Cincinnati, OH, April 2002
License in Ohio Real Estate
Computer-Ed Business Institute Brockton, MA, June 1992
Certificate in Computerized Accounting and Bookkeeping
University of Liberia Monrovia, Liberia
Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
MDS/VMWare/POS Portal/53 Direct
SalesForce/Service Cloud
QuickBooks Financial and POS System
MAS500 Accounting system
Multiple Listing Services/Linx/CBNet
Experience
Vantiv Inc. Cincinnati, OH June 2011-April 2017
Merchant Advocate/Existing Sales Specialist
Created and maintained relationships with existing merchant clients to ensure continued credit card processing business
Managed up to $3 million in annual merchant credit card volume
Worked closely with sales executives and channel sales teams to renegotiate rates and fees for existing merchants
Analyzed merchant contracts to provide accurate, timely rate reviews and guidance to merchant clients
Generated $2M & $2.2M in annual revenue in 2013 and 2014 respectively, earning the President’s Club Award as a top performer, two years in a row
Fifth Third Processing Solutions Cincinnati, OH September 2007-June 2011
Merchant Retention Specialist
Provided customers with courteous and accurate processing solutions
Performed rate reviews, account analyses, renegotiations contract and rate for credit card processing accounts
Assisted channel sales teams by providing background research on merchant rates and fees
Fifth Third Bank Cincinnati, OH April 2007-September 2007
Temporary Technical Call Center Representative
Served as the first point of contact answering customer inquiries related to the TSYS compliance project
Assisted customers in resolving technical issues
Processed authorization calls for credit card processing
Sal’s Beauty Care and Accessories West Chester, OH March 2004-September 2007
General Manager
Opened and operated a beauty supply store
Maintained daily and monthly journals, financial reports, and tax documentation utilizing QuickBooks POS system
Established relationships with wholesale vendors nationwide and internationally
Provided efficient and knowledgeable customer service on hair and beauty products to diverse clientele
CNG Financial Corporation – Mason, OH October 2005-June 2006
Temporary Staff Accountant
Prepared, processed, and balanced installment loan payments using Excel
Maintained physical and electronic files of loan repayment information in ILS database
Fulfilled reconciliation, researched variance and recorded journal entries into general ledger using the MAS500 Accounting system
Assisted Internal Auditor with establishing audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports, and policies for accuracy
Coldwell Banker West Shell –West Chester, OH April 2002-October 2005
Licensed Realtor
Managed wide range of clientele by searching for properties for personal residence and investments
Participated in open houses in local market to sell properties
Scheduled and managed appointments to show properties to prospective buyers
Accompanied and advised buyers during home tours and inspections
Maintained relationships with lenders, home inspectors, pest control operators, escrow companies, etc. to ensure that all terms and conditions of purchase agreement were met before closing
CNG Financial Corporation –Mason, OH June 1999-September 2001
Staff Accountant
Compared and transferred monthly activities sheets from CMAX and MAS200 systems to general ledger
Prepared journal entries to clear accounts of variances and maintained data for future reference
Assisted with generating reports, taxes, and other financial statements
Analyzed credit worthiness of prospective customers
Counseled corporate clients and high net-worth individuals with regard to their borrowing needs
CNG Financial Corporation –Mason, OH September 1997-June 1999
Bank Reconciliation Specialist
Communicated with field management team to resolve issues around posted bank fees
Researched variances to ensure accounts were posted accurately in general ledger
Compared bank statements to general ledger to ensure the accuracy of bank balances
Awards
2013-2014-Vantiv President’s Club Recipient
2016-2017-Thomas More College Dean’s List
Activities
2001-2004: Sunday School Teacher-St Anne Episcopal Church
2011-2012: Treasurer-St. Simon Episcopal Church
2013-2016: Co-Chairman, Hospitality & Diversity Ministry-St. Simon Episcopal Church
2014-Present:Volunteer, National Urban League of Southern Ohio