Manager, Data Entry,Ap, Purchasing, Collection

Laura A. Barrera

***** ** **** ***** *******, FL 33027 754-***-**** ac9vdf@r.postjobfree.com

A results-oriented professional with over 20 years of demonstrated success in Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Office Administration and Project Management for fast paced, detail orientated, high technology environments. Seeking to utilize my experiences to take the next career step with a respected organization that values hard work, loyalty and a proven track record of success.

Areas of Expertise

• Visionary, Energetic, Passionate leader

• Project Management

• Process Improvements

• Complex Problem Solving

• Results-Oriented

• Budgeting and Finance

• Project Controls

• Quality Control

• Customer-Oriented

• Accounts Payable

• Cost Efficient Strategy

• Time Management

• Collections- 1M plus

• Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations

• Skilled in/Microsoft Word/ Excel/Outlook/Windows dynamics (Solomon) AS400. Professional Experience

JC White Architectural Interior Design, Miramar, FL 10/ 2015 -Present Sales Assistant

• Provide assistance and administrative tasks as requested

• Interact directly with clients on project status

• Process quotations & convert into sales orders

• Collections of accounts

• Coordinate and follow up on order(s)- with Office Management & Customer Service.

• Compile, maintain accounts and office organizational system,” Microsoft office calendars, Product & Customer Scheduling

• Creative and resourceful approach in Problem solving Dex Imaging/Index Data Files, Tampa FL, 03/ 2015 – 06/2015 Contractor Manager: Project Supervisor, Records Management, Client Site, Fort Lauderdale FL Recruited to lead implementation of Dex automated records management system at new customer site.

• Project Supervisor for successful DEX implementation and training, delivered on time and under budget.

• Led team of eight (8) to surpass daily record processing goals, successfully completing 10,000-12,000 records daily in both new and existing systems.

• Integrated high personal standards for accuracy, neatness, dependability, quality and customer satisfaction to maintain company standard 2.5% error margin for the accurate inventory of client files in according with Company policies and government requirements.

• Lead process improvements projects and provide reports on a regular, and as needed basis related to productivity, quality, and outcomes

• Effective and efficient daily problem solving of issues and follow up to overcome barriers impacting the records management workflow

• Security clearance

Florida Panthers Hockey Club and Sunrise Sports & Entertainment (SSE), Sunrise FL, 06/1994-01/2015 Director, Purchasing & Office Services

Led various business units for NHL team and Arena Operating company, progressing from Staff Accountant to Director over two decades of service. Developed and executed plans based on evaluation of business objectives. Selected by key management to Acting Project Manager for all major internal office reconfigurations, Interior construction buildouts. Manage multiple companies/budgets.

Florida Panthers Hockey Club and Sunrise Sports & Entertainment (SSE), Sunrise FL, Director, Purchasing, Business Support & Shipping and Receiving, 09/2010 – 01/2015

• Selected to lead critical Panther/SSE projects including o Panther/Arena office redesign (2013-2014)

o Club Red (2012-2013), an exclusive premium seating area o Florida Panthers Team Merchandise Store (2012-2013) o Scoreboard (2014)

o Den of Honor (2010) Time capsule- Florida Panthers Hockey Club Director, Purchasing, Business Support & Shipping and Receiving 09/2010-01/2015 (continued) Florida Panthers Hockey Club –Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, Sunrise FL

• Manage of Accounts Payable– Oversee the timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions. Managed office cash receipts and petty cash drawer. Supported and managed the improvement payment terms from net 180 to net 30

• Manage vendor/ supplier relations; streamline purchasing process with the implementation of a consolidated vendor list, data entry, filing

• Record management- Managing Storage for two companies and destruction of Accounting Files.

• Developed new process and managed Shipping & Receiving Department at the current BB&T Center with two bay loading. Supported all domestic and international shipments for team, daily business operations and over 150 events annually, decrease staff to one with new process to control budget cost.

• Allocating departmental expenses for all shipping cost.

• Fleet Manager- Responsible for prioritizing equipment repairs and maintenance, comparison pricing with budget, P&L accountability, insurance, administrative functions for company fleet (25). Director of Purchasing, 06/2007 – 06/2010

Florida Panthers Hockey Club -Sunrise FL

Responsible for the organization of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness.

• Develop and implemented Purchasing policy and procedures for a National Hockey Team, Minor Hockey Team

(AHL) and Managing Company at the current BB&T Center.

• Manage vendor/ suppliers’ relations; streamline purchasing process with the implementation of a consolidated vendor list, data entry, filing and record management.

• Managed Shipping & Receiving Department with two bay loading. Supported all domestic and international shipments for NHL Hockey Team, daily business operations and over 135-150 events annually. Office Manager,06/ 1998 – 06/2007

Florida Panthers Hockey Club –Sunrise FL

Plan and support implementation of office systems, layout and equipment procurement, maintain and replenish inventory, manage stock to determine inventory levels and anticipated needed supplies/ materials.

• Develop and implement automated work-flow program

• Maintain Copiers and fax equipment for three locations.

• Managed Front Desk Receptionist (4,) -scheduling hours, all incoming calls, and Event information.

• Managed Shipping & Receiving Department with two bay loading. Supported all domestic and international shipments for team, daily business operations and over 135 events annually. Staff Accountant, 06/1994 -06/ 1998

Florida Panthers Hockey Club -Sunrise FL

Processed full cycle, high volume of Accounts Payable and Data entry; Applied principles of accounting to accounts payables and other accounting activities;

• Review and reconciled invoices and statements for accuracy and assured expenses were approved by appropriate person;

• Coded invoices for payment, prepared accounts payable checks, printed accounts payable reports and prepared analysis of accounts as required.

• Record entries on Journals, interfaced with general ledger and cash management departments.

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