Damon Flowers
New York, NY 10030
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Objective: to obtain a career in business management where my skills can be utilized to grow a company’s revenue and increase its profitability.
Professional skills
Detail-oriented with ability to stay focused on the “big picture”.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and page layout software.
Excellent verbal, written, organizational, interpersonal and creative skills.
Strong leadership skills as well as a team player.
Excellent on follow up skills as well as taking initiative in a timely manner.
Deal well with pressure and have the ability to multi-task
Worked with QuickBooks accounting software as well as AdMate, Mas 90 and Great Plains, Peachtree and MSG (Media services group).
Published in Biltmore’s Who’s Who 2011 registry of executives and professionals
Experience
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Prometheus Global Media/Billboard, The Hollywood reporter, Adweek and Backstage Magazines
10/11-Present
Credit/Collections Coordinator(Consultant)
Analyze accounts on a daily basis for credit holds and thresholds, payment reconciliation, collection activity and revenue forecasting and reporting for global multi publication Media Company.
Overseeing reconciliation of outstanding invoices, generate monthly invoices as well as follow up calls and emails with clients as needed.
Oversaw collection efforts from start to finish, managed all aging receivables and maintained a less than 90 day ratio for the A/R department.
Researched client payment disputes and ensured proper payment allocation, as well as generated D&B reports for new and existing client base.
Generated client invoices and statements as need as well as performed monthly bank reconciliation on assigned accounts.
Earl G Graves Publishing/Black Enterprise Magazine
09/10-10/11
Accounts Receivable Manager
Managed A/R Department and implemented processes and procedures for accurate and efficient revenue recording.
Helped Improve Departments DSO ratio by following up on all aging receivables from inception to reception.
Also managed collections process from start to finish keeping aged receivables at 90 day and under ratio.
In charge of monthly billing process for all media outlets, print, digital (online), broadcasting and sponsorship revenue streams.
Updated and applied cash on a daily basis as well as daily deposits and bank reconciliation.
In charge of revenue forecasting/projection reports as well as collection and billed vs. paid reporting.
Also assisted occasionally with accounts payables with accruals, invoice entry and check batches.
2/09-1/10
Precision Interconnect
New York, NY
Collections/A/R Supervisor
Oversaw collection efforts from start to finish, managed all aging receivables and maintained a less than 90 day ratio for Telecommunication companies A/R department.
Occasional Help with accruals and GL postings With AP Department
Overseeing reconciliation of outstanding invoices, generate monthly invoices as well as follow up calls and emails with clients as needed
Analyze aging of receivables, worked with Quick Books as well as phonepro software with heavy excel reporting and general day-to-day accounting, operational and billing tasks.
8/07-2/09
The Orchard
New York, NY
A/R/Collection Specialist
Worked as an accounts receivable specialist overseeing A/R department for record label digital distributor.
In charge of billing and reconciliation as well as cash applications from contract driven revenue, ensuring accurate reporting from content stores such as iTunes.
Also ensuring revenues were received in a timely fashion so that artist/labels are paid in accordance with contracts/agreements.
Maintained collection efforts as well as overall efficiency for recording 4 million+ in revenue monthly.
Oversaw collection efforts from start to finish, managed all aging receivables and maintained a less than 90 day ratio for the A/R department.
1/06-6/07
Aztec Service Group
Bronx, NY
A/R Supervisor
Work as an accounts receivable/collections Supervisor in accounting department.
Overseeing reconciliation of outstanding invoices, create invoices and follow up with clients as needed concerning outstanding balances.
Analyze aging of receivables, worked with QuickBooks as well as general day-to-day accounting, operational and billing tasks.
9/04-Present
Daflo Management
Bronx, NY
Owner/Proprietor
Operating a self-owned property management company through properties acquired
Education
1/98-2/01
Monroe community college
Bronx, NY
Major/Degree: Business Management
References furnished upon request