Accounts Receivable Project Manager

Denise Pardo

**** ******** **. **********, ******** 60586

Phone: 779-***-**** Email: ************@******.***

Professional Summary

Driven and detail-oriented Project Manager with strong expertise in financial operations, accounts receivable management, budgeting, and vendor relations. Adept at optimizing cash flow, improving operational efficiencies, and ensuring project success through data-driven decision-making. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and predictive analytics. Passionate about continuous professional development and delivering measurable business results.

Core Competencies

• Project Management & Lifecycle Oversight

• Accounts Receivable Optimization

• Budgeting & Financial Forecasting

• Data Analysis & Predictive Analytics (Orange Software, Linear Regression)

• Financial Modeling & Cash Flow Management

• Vendor Relationship Management

• Time Management & Multi-tasking

• Strategic Planning & Problem Solving

• Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Adaptability & Resilience under Pressure

Professional Experience

Project Administrator

Roux Associates Oakbrook, IL

May 2023 - Present

• Managed the UPS invoicing account, overseeing all invoicing, work orders, payments, and accounts receivable (AR), resulting in improved financial operations and client satisfaction.

• Streamlined accounts receivable processes, significantly improving cash flow by identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Assisted with cost tracking and monitored project expenses, ensuring accuracy in budgeting and forecasting for engineering projects.

• Developed complex Excel models (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) to automate reporting processes and reduce data processing time, increasing operational efficiency.

• Closely monitored project timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets through consistent tracking and proactive issue resolution.

Volunteer Advanced Tax Preparer

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Plainfield, IL

November 2022 - May 2023

• Prepared tax returns for Illinois VITA program clients, achieving IRS national certification for advanced tax preparation.

• Improved tax return accuracy and client satisfaction by offering valuable product recommendations and ensuring adherence to tax regulations.

Marketing Assistant

Re/Max Partners Berwyn, IL

March 2019 - September 2020

• Managed marketing campaigns, focusing on budget management, content development, and social media strategy, which resulted in increased audience engagement and brand awareness.

• Analyzed financial and operational data, providing insights that optimized profitability across marketing initiatives.

• Led event coordination, utilizing strategic targeting and promotional techniques to maximize attendance and engagement.

Real Estate Executive Assistant / Office Receptionist

Re/Max Partners Berwyn, IL

September 2018 - January 2020

• Provided administrative support to executives, improving office organization and efficiency through effective calendar, meeting, and travel management.

• Managed financial transactions, billing, and client communications, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

Education

Master of Science in Strategic Business, Business Analytics, and Finance

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

October 2024 - Present

Relevant Coursework: Quantitative Methods of Business, Business Intelligence and Data Analysis, Business Forecasting and Visualization, Contemporary Management Process

Bachelor of Business Administration

Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

December 2022

Dean's List Andrew B. Barber Endowed Scholarship Presidential Scholarship

Relevant Coursework: Business Law, Human Resources, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Decision Science (including linear regression in Excel)

Certificates

• Introduction to Microsoft Excel Certificate, Coursera, 2023

• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Certificate, NASBA, 2023

• Introduction to QuickBooks Certificate, LinkedIn, 2023

• VITA Advanced Tax Preparer Certificate

Skills

• Project Development & Lifecycle Management

• Financial Analysis & Modeling

• Cash Flow Optimization & Accounts Receivable

• Data Analysis (Orange Software, Linear Regression, Predictive Analytics)

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Time Management & Multi-tasking

• Leadership & Adaptability

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

• Workday, Deltek Vantagepoint, Elevia Software, Basic SQL

• Familiar with SAS Software

References

Available upon request.

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