Elesa M. Smallwood
Email: ad1nse@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 562-***-****
Career Objective
Enthusiastic and highly motivated to contribute to an organization's efficient and profitable operation, utilizing my organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Experience
Accounts Receivables Credit Collections, G6 HOSPITALITY CARROLLTON, Addison, Texas, Apr 2018 – Aug 2022
Maintained account Portfolio of 600+ Accounts
Collected disputes on past-due accounts
Created and processed credit memos
Facilitated weekly team meetings
Researched fraud incidents and created affidavits of fraud
Researched collections accounts before contacting customers
Researched and looked up customers in Hotel Key (booking system)
Updated VersaPay and Oracle systems with collections note.
Trained Customer on the use of VersaPay Portal
Maintained collections and departmental reports for Month-End-Close,
Reviewed weekly collections dashboard
Sent Out Emails to welcome new Accounts as well as dunning letters to past due accounts etc.
Manager on Duty, Motel 6, Addison, Texas, Apr 2017 – Apr 2018
Assist and train staff in matters of Guest Service
Assist the General Manager in managing the standards/procedures of Motel 6 through effective planning, organization, training, and decision-making in compliance with all relevant laws
Assist General Manager in achieving targeted financial objectives for the property
Assist and train staff in all necessary skills regarding the success of the overall operation of the property.
Assisted the General Manager in identifying, managing, and drive sales opportunities.
Assisted the General Manager in the protection and safeguarding of all assets, including staff, equipment, and supplies
Leasing Consultant, JW Williams Staffing, Irvine, CA, Jul 2016 – Feb 2017
Provided superior customer service, with sound knowledge of leasing/rental agreements, procedures, and tax credits.
Handled compliance issues and conducted professional tours of properties and their amenities.
Property Manager (167 Units), Huntington Oaks Village Duarte, CA, Nov 2008 – Jul 2016
Performed administrative and office support activities.
Performed daily safety assessments of the tenants and property. Excellent computer skills, word processing, created spreadsheets and presentations and filed.
Fielded telephone calls and received and directed visitors. Have weekly follow-up report meetings with the Property Manager
Advisor- Owner State Laws of California
Guest Services Agent, Extended Stay Hotel Tustin, CA, Jun 2005– Aug 2006
Displayed the ability to talk, listen and help resolve conflicts with guests.
Quickly found the root cause of issues and communicated in a clear and friendly manner to solve the issue and maintain guest satisfaction.
Displayed patience and stayed polite under stressful situations.
Administrative Assistant, AppleOne Employment Services Long Beach, CA, Jun 2004– Jun 2006
Performed administrative duties to include call screened, making travel, meeting, and event arrangements
preparing reports and financial data, training and supervising
other support staff, and Customer Relations.
Education and Training
December 2014- Ashworth College, Norcross Georgia
Property Management with Honors
February 1992- National Headquarters Civil Air Patrol, Chanute AFB
Leadership School
December 1989 -Belleville Area College, Belleville, Illinois
Certifications, Nursing
August 1987- Bishop College, Dallas, Texas
Criminal Justice and Political Science
December 1980- Foster City
Personnel Management Supervisor
1980- St. Louis High School
High School Diploma
December 1979 - Monsanto Plant, Sauget, Illinois,
Associate Degree, Accounting, Personnel Management and Training, Special Business Learning Skills, Data Entry and Computer Programming
Skills
Customer Service
Leadership Management, Public Relations, Supervisor, Grievance Resolution, Receptionist, Cashier, Hotel Guest Services, Hospital Admissions, Sales
Administrative
Administrative Support, Accounts Receivable, Typing, Filing, Scheduling, and Bank Deposits. Interview, Patient Intake, Accounting. Data Entry, Billing, Charting, Proposals, Building and Property Tours, Inspections, Loan Closer, Collections, Process Applications, Skip Tracing, Evaluations and Recommendations, Yardi Program, Credit Analyses
Leadership Management
Assistant Property Manager, City Liaison, Health Care Liaison, Senior Center Liaison, Operations Coordinator, Orientation and Training
Computer and Office Machines
Microsoft Word, Excel, Word Processor, PowerPoint, 10-key unit, Rent Management Program – YARI, Motorola, Maxicor (TCS),
Organizational Skills
Event Planner
Referees
Available on request