• Address: 3818 Kentucky Ave, Douglasville, GA 30135 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/03/09

Cheryl A. Evans
3818 Kentucky Avenue
Douglasville, GA 30135
770-489-8713 Home
678-978-1814 Cell
c.liberty@att.net







I am seeking a position in Credit, either as a Credit and Collections Manager or a Collector.
My highlights and career skills are as follows: Accounting and General Ledger, excellent collections record, able to multi-task, organizer, self-starter, efficient, excellent analytical skills. Exercise independent judgment and initiative. Excellent communication skills and can organize and prioritize the workload accordingly. Work well alone or with others.
I would appreciate the opportunity to review all my qualifications with you. I can be contacted on my cell phone or home phone.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.


Cheryl Evans

Cheryl A. Evans
3818 Kentucky Avenue
Douglasville, GA 30135
770-489-8713 Home
678-978-1814 Cell
c.liberty@att.net
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dynamic, results oriented Collector and Credit Manager with over twenty years experience. Hands on leader who believes in creating a team environment. Driven by challenges and opportunity for development. Highly effective in a detailed atmosphere that involves efficient records management, proven leadership techniques with an outstanding talent for training and mentoring staff. Knowledge and skill areas include: JDEdwards Computer System Microsoft Word and Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Diversified Sourcing Solutions, a Dixie Company Douglasville, GA 2005 – 2008
(Privately owned Staffing Agency with branches throughout the US)
Credit and Collections Manager
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Maintained US portfolio of more than $ 5,000,000.
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Worked with Regional Vice-Presidents in Florida, Georgia and Texas providing assistance with account resolutions.
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Planned, directed and coordinated work activities for two full time collectors and one part-time collector.
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Analyzed credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit.
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Reviewed individual accounts to identify and select delinquent accounts for collections.
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Successfully reduced the bad debt write-off by 80% ($250,000. to $20,000.) within one year.
S.P. Richards Smyrna, GA 2004 - 2005
(National Office Supply Co.)
National Account Credit Analyst
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Managed portfolio of million dollar accounts, which included Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples.
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Prepared monthly Excel reports that were sent to all Managers regarding the progress of payment on outstanding invoices.
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Successfully collected over $ 500,000. that was more than a year past due.


Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Lithia Springs, GA 2002 – 2004
(National parts company with branches throughout the US)
Commercial Collector
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Maintained a portfolio of more than $ 5,000,000. that involved customers in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.
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Handled skips, shorts and disputes on accounts.
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Faxed invoices and proof of delivery to customers when requested.
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Monthly reports sent to Corporate Office in Ohio on accounts over 60 days past due.
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Held training classes on JDEdwards system for the Service Centers in the Southeast Region.

Viking Supply Net Atlanta, GA 1998 – 2002
(International Fire Sprinkler Manufacturer)
Credit and Collections Manager-Southeast Region
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Maintained a portfolio of more than $ 10,000,000.
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Reviewed and determined credit limits on new accounts.
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Released orders on credit hold, reviewed accounts to be sent to collections and followed through with the Collection Agencies.
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Dispute resolution-short pays, skipped invoices, tax claims, freight claims and unexplained deductions.
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Necessary adjustments processed.
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Managed one National Collector located in NJ and one assistant Lien Collector in Arizona.
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Job accounts-set-up collections and lien rights on all jobs for the Southeast region of the US.
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Monthly Excel reports submitted to the Corporate Office.
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Assisted in the implementation of JDEdwards computer system.

Redi-Floors Atlanta, GA 1992 – 1998
(Privately owned flooring company catering to the Apartment Industry)
Credit and Collections Manager
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Maintained a portfolio of more than 1,000 accounts.
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Reviewed and determined credit limit on new accounts.
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Collected on all past due accounts.
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Handled skips, shorts and disputes on accounts.
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Attended weekly meetings with officers of the company to review accounts.
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Handled Workers Compensation insurance.