Experience

Blue Book Services, Inc.

• Sr. Accounting Specialist, Internal Services

  • May 2010 - Present

  In Accounting from 2010 to 2018 as Senior Accounting Assistant to Vice President of Finance/Controller. Then spent 3 years focusing on very different roles in Ratings & Listings Groups, then returned to Accounting in May 2021 to continue and expand responsibilities in all aspects of Receivables and Payables, working closely and directly with CFO.

• Sr. Data Specialist, Ratings

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Responsible for screening all industry third-party media publications for news events necessary to report. Analyzed data and created appropriate items to publish in our Credit Sheet Update. These events included product recalls, all executive personnel changes, company acquisitions, mergers, buy-outs, and business structure revisions (such as a conversion from a corporation to an LLC). Managed all changes to company PACA (USDA) operating Licenses and termination statuses for multiple reasons requiring varying actions and database updates (entering Business Events, rating and personnel changes, and customer listing updates). Contacted and followed up directly with officers and owners of companies to confirm changes. Researched internet and web sites to obtain press releases. Monitored changes at publicly-traded companies and recorded new stock symbols on exchanges. Tasks required advanced level scanning and comprehension of large volumes of information, breaking down complex details to the essential points. All responsibilities were highly time sensitive.

• Listing Specialist

  • Dec 2018 - Aug 2020

  Full creation of new company listings, person records, and descriptive information for produce industry. Enter Business Operations Report details into CRM database (including all contact and profile information, personnel links and background, company classifications, commodities, business events, and listing numerals). Create and approve Credit Sheet items. Requires excellent customer service skills, extreme accuracy, in-depth knowledge of processes, and adherence to established structure and standards.

• Data Analyst, Ratings

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

  Communicated with government Regulatory Offices (USDA's Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act), reporting PACA License changes, violations, and terminations--followed on business ownership and different corporate structure revisions. Retrieved, re-formatted, and published financial and news articles online.

• Editorial Assistance/Proofreader for "Blueprints" Quarterly Journal (Produce industry publication)

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2018

  Primary in-depth advance copy proofreading/editing assistance for Sr. Editorial Manager of Publishing Division. Relied upon for extreme attention to detail and accuracy.

• Sr. Accounting Assistant, Accounting & Internal Services

  • May 2010 - Sep 2018

  Performed all Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and accounting administration functions for the company. Processed all employee timecards and bi-weekly Payroll for company. Assisted and guided Sales & Marketing and Customer Service Divisions with all order and invoicing questions and issues. Processed all sales orders and customer billing. Handled all check payments, credit card, wire and ACH money transfers, verification of bank account balances, and posting of all incoming revenue. Entered payables and handled out-going check processing. Direct Assistant to Vice President of Finance & Controller in all matters.

• Sr. Administrative Assistant, Trading Assistance & Special Services

  • Nov 1997 - May 2010

  Became the veteran member of the company's Trading Assistance & Special Services Division which provides dispute resolution, mediation, collection & claim services, and industry advice for members about rules, customs, & trading guidelines. Assisted Manager and Vice President with the administration of all files and coordination of personnel. Assisted customers daily with their questions and needs. Also served as Arbitration Administrator. In addition, functioned as DRC Administrator (2000 to 2005) for claims files with the Fruit & Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation, handling all logistics of claims and communicating directly with the CEO headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

• Secretary, Rating Division

  • Jul 1995 - Nov 1997

  Performed all administrative tasks for numerous Rating Analysts/Credit Managers. Direct Assistant to Head of Rating Division.