THORNTON NORMAN
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Ten years of professional experience in business management, accounts payable/receivable, sales, and general administration.
Technologically proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access); QuickBooks; SAP Business Management software; other Email and Internet applications Personal Qualities: Detail oriented, self-disciplined, personable, general accounting skills, employee management, quality assurance, scheduling, well-developed organizational skills, superior written and oral communication and highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills, team player, accountable for actions, trustoworthy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
06/2015 – Present Boiron USA Newtown Square, PA
Account Payable/Receivable Specialist
● Maintaining accounting ledgers for multiple accounts, such as Walmart, Amazon, CVS, Walgreens, Whole Foods, UNFI, Sprouts, etc.
● Reconciling accounts and resolve discrepancies for top 10 company accounts and closing balance sheets
● Record journal entries; including cash deposits and billing
● Analyzing and producing monthly AR matrix and short payment reports, post ACH and check payments
● Investigating and auditing delinquent/past-due accounts, accumulating shortages, and negotiating resolutions with customers with high success rate
5/2005 – Present Self Employed – Residential Property Management Philadelphia, PA CEO, Property Manager
● Procured several properties, which were rehabilitated to be used as rental homes
● Establishing financial goals and maintaining records of all transactions
● Light bookkeeping and managing of accounts receivable/payable
● Ensuring that all rent payments and other applicable fees are collected, posted and deposited in a timely manner
● Generating necessary legal documents (including lease agreements, addenda, etc) and processed according to municipal guidelines
● Utilizing various marketing techniques to acquire potential residents
● Handling concerns and requests from residents in timely manner to ensure resident satisfaction and retention
● Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and structure of the properties
● Ensuring any necessary repairs are noted and completed on timely basis in order to provide safe living conditions for residents
● Regularly conducting inspections of properties to ensure compliance with the terms of lease agreement 5/2014 – 3/2015 Corix Utilities Philadelphia, PA
Supervisor, Gas Meter Installers
● Supervised and managed a team of 10 installers
● Coordinated team scheduled for meter installations
● Monitored activity and productivity of team
Lead Meter Installer
● Installing new and replacing old gas modules throughout the Philadelphia region and surrounding counties
● Providing supervision and direction for a group of 13 employees
● Coordinating installations, testing systems and troubleshooting equipment 7/2011 – 7/2013 Worldwide Analytics, LLC Claymont, DE Collections Specialist
Successful in obtaining over $324,000 in collections over a ten month period; consistently ranked as part of the
“Golden” collectors circle.
● Utilized as a team lead and assistant to supervisor
● Specializing in the negotiation of payments for debts relating to Payday loans
● Providing customer service regarding collection issues pertaining to client accounts, including payments, adjustments, and discrepancies
● Specializing in difficult customers and complaint calls
● Provide collections training and support for goal maintenance for new hires and transferred representatives
● Conceiving and implementing sales efforts used to accelerate the collection process 3/2010- 6/2011 Fairfield Inn/Marriott Philadelphia,Pa Assistant General Manager
● Worked directly with the General Manager to manage all activities of the property including employees, maintenance, sales, and profit/loss controls.
● Set goals, motivate/ discipline employees; perform labor expense control, control of general expenses and resolve guest related issues in accordance with the company goals.
● Coordinate, direct and manage the hotel operation to achieve maximum profitability, ensure guest satisfaction, protect the financial aspects of the business and maintain the building.
● Directed and managed property operations to assure optimum performance and continual improvement in the five Key Result Areas (guest service, employees, sales/marketing, property appearance, and profit/financial control).
12/2008 - 1/2010 Save-A-Lot Philadelphia, PA
Assistant General Manager
● Supervised between 30 to 60 employees; controlled and maintain company policies; met store sales quota; hired and trained employees
10/2005 - 12/2008 Fastenal Company Broomall, PA
General Manager
Increased annual branch sales within a 1-year period, doubling the previous year-end total
● Handled operational matters including responding to customers complaints, resolving problems, and interacting with credit department to ascertain the status of customer accounts
● Compiled data from vendor invoices and supporting documents to verify account accuracy
● Supervised and trained staff of five people
● Achieved required monthly goals for new accounts
● Administered annual marketing budget
● Managed accounts receivable/payable
● Oversaw daily business operations, including presentation of goods, inventory, coordination of deliveries
● Developed and supervised the implementation of corporate internal marketing plan
● Negotiated purchases and sales contracts with sourced vendor
● Created and instituted sales programs and employee incentives to encourage and increase company sales Assistant General Manager
● Increased sales accounts and obtained prospective clients via cold calls
● Assisted branch manager in supervision of daily business operations
● Manage inventory as well as accounts receivable/payable 2003-2005 Eckerd Pharmacy Philadelphia,Pa
Assistant General Manager
● Supervised up to 40 employees, set assignments, hired and trained staff, specialized in customer satisfaction
EDUCATION
Widener University – Chester, PA, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 2005 REFERENCES
Available upon request