MARIA S. MENDEZ
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Offer a background in accounting and sales with hands-on experience in business and financial operations. Exceptionally comfortable in both corporate and small business settings. Experienced in financial reporting, payroll, payables, receivables and invoicing. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work in a team or leadership role. Strong client service skills with the ability to adjust to new project environments. KEY COMPETENCIES
Bilingual Call Center Customer Service Scheduling and Planning Accounts Receivable Assist Financial Planning Accounts Payable Financial Analysis Accounting Best Practices Forecasting and Budgeting Detail Oriented and Strategic Ensure Compliance Highly Professional and Ethical Collections Recovery EDUCATION
Kingwood College
Intro to Computers
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft – Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access (Putty) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Amerijet International Airlines June 2002 – September 2024
● Responsible for reporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial information on progress outputs, key performance indicators and expenditures.
● Handle export activities and ensure profitability.
● Prepare all documentation relating to shipments.
● Provide support to different origins and destinations.
● Able to effectively inspire trust with international and domestic customers by providing solutions to their questions and concerns.
● Establish and maintain credit terms with vendors who provide a high volume to our daily operations. ● Manage credit card accounts, responsible to record and report the usage of transactions and balances. ● Arrange airfreight shipments with various carriers and coordinate freight between facilities. ● Mandatory daily correspondence with overseas offices / Agents.
● Work closely with other departments to deliver high level or service to customers.
● Comply with all U.S. Customs, IATA and TSA regulations and requirements, DG declarations, SEDs, and manifests.
Wilmar Industries Sep 1997 – June 2001 Account receivables and collections Agent
● Accounts receivable/collections on delinquent, past due accounts.
● Collected business to business accounts.
● Prepared accounts for legal action when necessary.