Barbara Kaus
West Allis, WI 53214
Cell 414-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in an organization that uses my education and past experience
JOB HISTORY:
Fire Keepers Hostess
Potawatomi Casino and Hotel
December 2021-February 2022
Greeted customers, reprinted cards, helped with match play and going to different restaurants, redeemed coupons
Seasonal Christmas Box Service Representative
Usinger’s Old World Third Street
November-December 2021
Processed credit card and check payments
Etsy
Business owner 2005 - 2010
worked for a few years selling jewelry
Volunteer work 2005 – 2019
Did volunteer work for a few organizations
Credit and Collections Coordinator
Johnson Controls, Building Controls division, 1999 – 2005
Was assigned to contact customers in a geographic area of the US with an account total of about $10 million. The customers were contacted on a monthly basis to get feedback on services and any problems that might delay payment. Helped to resolve disputes and obtained 100% compliance. Had monthly reviews with branch staff on the Accounts Receivable status. Made payment arrangements with delinquent customers. Was on a Six Sigma team with the goal of improving performance on service contracts. Prepared monthly reports on the status of the accounts. Helped to train new collectors and made suggestions to improve invoices, such as adding credit card information, and collection tools.
International Credit and Collections Coordinator
Aqua Chem/Cleaver Brooks, 1997 – 1999
Aqua Chem is a company that produces water purification equipment. Cleaver Brooks produces boilers and related equipment. Was assigned to follow up on the international accounts for credit and collection duties. Reviewed accounts on a monthly basis with the credit manager and international sales manager. Was also responsible for maintaining an Excel spreadsheet that tracked royalty payments to sales agents.
Lease coordinator
A.O. Smith, 1996 – 1997
Collected and maintained information on over $200 million worth of leased equipment by A.O. Smith which ranged from computers to fork-lift trucks. Helped compile data for lease renewals under a deadline.
EDUCATION:
State University of New York at Buffalo – Bachelor’s degree cum laude
Major was Psychology. Had a four-year academic full tuition scholarship. Worked three years as a research assistant in the Psychology Department.
Marquette University – Master of Business Degree
Completed 20 courses in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing and Information Systems.