THOMAS E. BLEDSOE

901-***-**** ad2ktq@r.postjobfree.com

Melissa, TX 75454

Senior Credit Analyst

Award winning Credit Management professional with in-depth experience in credit analysis. Recognized by upper management for resolving complex issues and reducing financial exposure for the corporation.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Exceeded 91% current rate on outstanding customer accounts receivable, surpassing stated goal

Accomplished 95% current status on accounts receivable deductions for all customers

Received team player award from the Vice President of Sales

Major player in establishing Credit and Collections department, including procedures

Monitored and evaluated credit for international and domestic accounts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kpower Global Logistics 2023 to Present

Memphis, Tennessee

Corporate Credit & Collection Manager

Manage credit and collections for 4 companies within Kpower organization

Evaluated New customer’s credit

Negotiated resolutions of past due accounts before Litigation

Evaluated aged receivable reports totaling $10 to $1 million

Manage 200 – 500 accounts

Work from home in Texas

Prepare reports for Chief Financial Officer and owner of company

Research disputes with excellent customer service

Knight Security Systems 2019 to 2022

Dallas, Texas

Accounting Specialist

Manage 250 – 700 accounts

Manage collections, research disputes with excellent customer service

Reconcile accounts with balance of $600,000 to $800,000

Make bank deposits $500,000 to $1,000,000

Prepare reports for Vice President of Finance

Building a team between accounting and sales department

Manage accounts with bonds and liens in the Levelset system

Motor Controls Inc. 2018 to 2019

Dallas, Texas

Credit Analyst

Manage 200 – 500 accounts

Manage collections, research disputes with excellent customer service

Reconcile accounts with balance of $200,000 to $400,000

Approve line of credit with new and existing accounts

Utilized Dun & Bradstreet reports and maintained financial status of large corporations

Establishing Credit and Collections department policies and procedures

BOEING COMPANY 2015 to 2017

Dallas, Texas

Credit Analyst

Manage 1000-1500 accounts

Monitor and evaluate credit for international and domestic accounts

Utilized Dun & Bradstreet reports and maintained financial status of large corporations

Manage $15 to $16 million in A/R

Manage collections, research disputes with excellent customer service

Managed customers on credit hold

Reconcile accounts with balance of $500K to $1MM

Member of future directions committee for the finance department

VERSANT SUPPLY CHAIN 2011 to 2015

Memphis, Tennessee

Credit & Collection Analyst

Managed 500 – 1000 accounts

Evaluated aged receivable reports with balances $3 to $5MM

Manage collections, researched disputes and handled customer problems

Brought days outstanding from 45% current to average of 75-80% current

Approve line of credit with new and existing accounts

Prepared spreadsheet for upper management

Utilized Dun & Bradstreet reports and maintained financial status of large corporations

Recognized by senior management for reducing financial risks

Selected by CFO for internal audit committee

KRAFT FOOD INGREDIENTS 1998 to 2010

Memphis, Tennessee

Credit & Collections Analyst

Manage 1000 – 1500 accounts and maintained an average of 85-90% current

Monitored and evaluated credit for international and domestic accounts

Utilized Dun & Bradstreet reports and maintained financial status of large corporations

Evaluated aged receivable reports with balances of $10 to $15 million.

Manage collections, researched disputes and handled customer problems

Surpassed goal for budgeted ‘total days past due’ by 1.3 days

EDUCATION

Business Administration, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee

AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Credit Management (CFDD Chapter), Director of Education

Memphis in May International Festival, Chairman of Ambassador and Transportation

Tennessee and Shelby County Jaycees, Former Chapter President/ West Tennessee District and Regional Director

COMPUTER SKILLS

SAP Great Plains Get Paid QuickBooks

PeopleSoft Oracle Levelset Excel

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