James rhenos resume

JAMES RHENOS

*** **** **** ****** *** York, NY 10017 212-***-**** *.******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An accomplished background in credit and collection management, with experience in diversified industries. Managed credit lines for multiple accounts, with an emphasis on real estate companies in both the residential and commercial sectors. Established a consistent record of recovering a high ratio of payments through the application of structured and organized procedures, diplomacy and strong negotiating skills. Developed rapport with senior management, sales representatives, key clients, bank officials, vendors and attorneys.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Atomic Fuel Oil, Astoria, NY (11/07 – Present)

Credit Manager

 Followed up on delinquent accounts in order to ensure receipt of payments on outstanding balances. Composed and distributed correspondences, initiating collections process.

 Worked closely with attorneys in preparing cases for court in order to collect on unpaid accounts.

Empire State Fuel, Brooklyn, NY (9/06 – 10/07)

Credit Manager

 Followed up on delinquent accounts in order to ensure receipt of payments on outstanding balances. Composed and distributed correspondences, initiating collections process.

 Worked closely with attorneys in preparing cases for court in order to collect on unpaid accounts.

Consumers Energy Corp., Brooklyn, NY (3/01 – 9/06)

Credit Manager

 Managed accounts receivables and handled the collections process for a residential and commercial heating company.

 Created more efficient collections system by designing and restructuring participant tracking methods, collecting on delinquent accounts in a timely fashion. 30% of collections handled by online credit card system.

Metro Fuel Corp., Brooklyn, NY (5/99 – 2/01)

Credit Manager

• Maintained ongoing communication with property owners and property management firms, securing their trust and cooperation through interpersonal skills to generate steady cash flow. Oversaw a receivable volume of $25 million.

• Established stringent credit policies that minimized risk yet facilitated business development, applying knowledge of accounting principles and general business operations.

Burnside Coal and Oil, Bronx, NY (11/89 - 1/99)

Credit Manager

• Directed all aspects in the management of $15 million in accounts receivable, and instituted procedures to ensure prompt collection.

• Worked directly with company principals in the development of successful credit strategies, enhancing the cash management function and improving financial planning.

Sinram Marnis Fuel Oil Corp., Montvale, NJ (6/87 - 10/89)

Assistant to the Credit Manager

• Structured effective work-out agreements with accounts, reducing days outstanding and building more positive relationships with customers.

• Provided detailed reports on account activity for attorneys and senior management.

EDUCATION

Manhattan School of Proofreading, New York, NY

Certified in Legal Proofreading

Collegiate Business Institute, New York, NY

Associates Degree

St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY

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