Manager Customer Service
Resume:
Thomas L. Blanco
(M) 323-***-****
Glendale, CA 91205
*******.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experienced professional in accounting and auditing with solid managerial
experience, planning and organizational skills that balance work, team
support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely manner.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supervising Accountant, Vasquez & Co LLP (Los Angeles, CA)
October 2009 - April 2014
. Assigned as Controller for the firm's client, CBC Broadband
Holdings, LLC performing all related accounting functions and
financial statement reporting.
. Responsible for the timely filing and payment of various taxes,
such as the federal excise tax, BOE, CPUC and FCC fees including
the coordination of the income tax return filing.
. Responsible for the preparation and submission of client's payroll.
. Monitored collection efforts by the Customer Service Department vis-
-vis cash management planning.
. Represented the company in its various dealings with the banks,
vendors and network programmers as directed by the President and
CEO.
Senior Auditor, Vasquez & Co LLP (Los Angeles, CA)
February 2009 - September 2009
. Performed review of internal controls and financial audits and
assisted in the preparation of the financial statements.
. Performed financial audits of 401K plans of client companies
including compliance to company policies and guidelines.
. Prepared compilation and review reports.
Senior Assistant Vice-President & Head - Compliance, Philam Plans, Inc.
(Manila, Philippines)
January 2006 - November 2008.
Selected to lead the company's newly created Compliance Department. Member
of the Top Management Committee and directly reporting to the President
with matrix reporting to the Group Compliance Officer. Monitored and
ensured company-wide compliance to all applicable laws, regulations and
policies including statutory reportorial requirements issued by the
government, Philamlife and the American International Group (AIG).
Conducted compliance audits in line with the respective governmental and
corporate guidelines/mandates, including the AIG Enterprise Risk Management
(ERM) and Sarbanes Oxley initiatives.
Senior Assistant Vice-President & Head - Controllers' Division, Philam
Plans, Inc. (Manila, Philippines)
January 2000 - December 2006
Promoted to Sr. Asst. Vice-President and was tasked to handle a division
composed of the Accounting, Budget and Agency Accounts departments, which
was responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the
company's internal control policies and procedures, financial planning,
budgeting, financial reporting, filing of all tax returns and statutory
reports, and agency compensation.
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Assistant Vice-President - Accounting Department, Philam Plans, Inc.
(Manila, Philippines)
August 1998 - December 1999
Recruited to turn around the company's low audit rating and resolve the
company's long-outstanding accounting-related problems. Supervised and
reviewed the timely preparation and analysis of the financial statements
and management reports including the filing of all tax returns and
statutory reports. Reviewed and approved all company disbursements on the
basis of budget availability, appropriateness and completeness of
supports/documents. Ensured that all transactions were properly recorded,
accounted and all ledgers reconciled.
Technical Consultant, Development Partners, Inc. (Manila, Philippines)
1994 - 1998
Recruited to join the consultancy pool on a project basis. Major projects
handled: (1) as Sr. Researcher and Coordinator of the JICA funded "Study on
the Mudflow and Lahar Flow of the Abacan, Sacobia, Bamban Rivers" in the
Pampanga and Tarlac provinces involving community profiling, assessment and
demographic survey; (2) as Lead Project Coordinator in the preparation of
an Industry Profile/Study on "Rag-Making Production" for the Save the
Children Foundation; (3) as Lead Project Coordinator for the preparation of
a Feasibility Study on Educational Television for the Philippine Women's
University and the subsequent set up and creation of the corporation.
Managing Director, Encenada Beach Resort, Inc. (Manila, Philippines)
1993 - 1994
Handled the overall management of the resort's operations including the
formulation of sales and marketing strategies relative to projected targets
and its subsequent monitoring. Reviewed the actual monthly performance of
the various departments relative to the resort's projected sales targets
and commitments. Supervised the accounting staff in the timely preparation
of the resort's financial reports.
Group Financial Controller, Sundowner Hotels (Manila, Philippines)
1991- 1993
Handled the supervision of the Finance & Accounting Departments of the
various companies under the Sundowner Group. Ensured the existence of
proper internal controls and implemented new policies and procedures.
Directed all chief accountants in the timely preparation and submission of
financial reports.
Finance Manager, Army and Navy Club of Manila, Inc. (Manila, Philippines)
1990 - 1991
Supervised the Finance Department relative to all accounting functions and
reporting including purchasing, cost accounting and inventory. Improved
the fund management strategies relative to the Club's working capital and
capital expenditure requirements. Participated in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement negotiations of the Club and was instrumental in the
prevention of an imminent union strike.
Department Manager - Asset Management Group (AMG), Strategic Investment
Development Corp.
1987-1989
Performed management and monitoring of projects and assets under AMG.
Identified alternative options, recommended appropriate actions on
operational problems and issues and implemented the necessary courses of
action based on recommendations and management directives.
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Technical Assistant - AMG, Strategic Investment Development Corp.
1986
Performed monitoring and assessment functions on the various
programs/projects and corporate operations being handled by the different
account officers/project managers. Coordinated/facilitated delivery of
operational/administrative requirements of programs/projects and affiliated
corporations or subsidiaries.
Senior Management and Audit Analyst, Human Settlements Development Corp.
1984 - 1986
Supported the Deputy General Manager in the various technical and
administrative matters relative to the execution of his functions.
Performed analysis of reports and formulate recommendations relative to the
various divisions' concerns under the Deputy General Manager.
Senior Technology Officer, Technology & Livelihood Resource Center
1983 - 1984
Monitored strict compliance of joint venture corporations vis- -vis terms
of the joint venture agreements. Coordinated with external auditors
relative to the preparation of audited financial statements for statutory
reporting requirements.
Auditor, SGV & Co. (Member Firm of Ernst & Young)
1980 - 1983
Participated in financial audits across diverse industries including oil
refinery, manufacturing, tanker operations, trading and non-profit
organizations. Prepared financial statements together with the
corresponding disclosures and income tax returns.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
BSC, Accounting - Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila, Philippines, 1980
Fellow, Life Management Institute - Life Office Management Association -
Atlanta, GA, USA, 2005
Certified Public Accountant (Philippines), 1980
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