Sonia Calheta
*** ****** ******, *** *******, MA 02740
Cell: 774-***-**** E-Mail: ************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain full-time employment
Experience
November 2014-Prestent
BCBG MaxAzria, Braintree, MA
Retail Manager/Design Specialist
Focus to increase sales volume and reinforce excellent client-service standards
Create the customer experience while focusing on strategic, operational, and leadership excellence
Actively recruit, hire and develop retail team associates that represent the BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP brands and business culture
Assist in training store staff on store operational efficiency and conduct inventory as directed
Protect the BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP brand message and philosophies by maintaining a professional and personal appearance
Exemplary selling and clienteling skills with a strong commitment to customer service
Effective interpersonal skills with all levels
Excellent brand and product knowledge
Ability to lead a team with other members of management
Human resources completion and submission of paperwork
Embrace each client and provide them the confidence in our product
October 2001 to October 2014
Zammito Automotive Group dba Toyota of Dartmouth/Check Collision Center North Dartmouth, MA
Collection & Claims Manager
Worked directly with insurance companies, submitting required paperwork in order to acquire payments for auto body repairs according to each company’s requirements
Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper
Increased efficiency and alleviated work-loads by creating a new Excel spreadsheet daily financial recording system to monitor daily, monthly, and annual sales via percentages and planned sales budgets
Performed heavy bank reconciliations and cash flow statements
Entered weekly sales and customer count sheets for review by management
Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices and account statements according to established procedures
Processed journal entries in conjunction prepared necessary paperwork and monthly projections to process insurance/body shop sales and revenue
Allocation & management of the payroll system for all the body-shop technicians
Reducing delinquency of assigned accounts
Completion and submition of Small Claims Court documents and representation for the company in court
Summary
Reliable Department Manager with over fifteen years of accounting as well as over four years in retail sales. Coaching and encourages staff toward advancement using an enthusiastic and supportive attitude best practices. Account Manager focused on maximizing sales by managing all accounts systematically and logically. Believes consistency and dedication build the most successful business partnerships. Aggressive and driven to exceed sales goals and corner the market in products and client services. Focused on boosting company revenue through innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent with a fifteen year background in management accounting, planning forecasting and budgeting accounting plans.
Highlights
Strong interpersonal skills Exceptional multi-tasker
Upselling and consultative selling Superior communication skills
Excellent communication skills, Energetic MS Office proficient
Exceptional time management skills Business planning & Forecasting
Business analysis Human resources management
Accomplishments
Served as key contributing member to Leadership team, maintain and exceeding business plans
Developed new invoice dispute reporting system which reduced the open invoice cycle time
Assessed accounting system structures and converted acquired company's accounting system to ADP and CCC1 Operating Systems
Implemented processes that utilized accounts receivable sub-ledger for accounting and customer attribute reporting
Confirmation of figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding
Prepared complex financial statements, and interim/annual reports for retail and service businesses
Education
1992 Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School New Bedford, MA
High School Diploma Aesthetics & Cosmetology
1996 Bancroft School of Massage, Worcester, MA
Certified/Licensed Massage Therapist
Second Place in the Cosmetology department at the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Academic Achievement Award