Arthur Cortez

Arthur Cortez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Manager of Credit & Collections at NRI 3PL. Consulting Credit & Collections Manager for Westlife Distribution LLC.

  • Education

    • University of California, Irvine

      1999 - 2004
      Bachelor's Degree B.A. Economics, B.A. Political Science

      Activities and Societies: -Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity -Cross Cultural Groups Included (Kababayan, M.E.C.H.A., A.I.S.A. ) -Cross Cultural Center Admin Intern 2003-2004 -Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) Staffer 2002-2004 -School of Social Sciences Legislative Council Representative 2002-2003 -Vice President of Inter-fraternity Council 2002-2003 -Associated Student Body Academic Affairs Admin. Assistant 2001-2002

  • Experience

    • ASUCI

      Aug 2001 - Aug 2003
      Academic Affairs Intern

      Developed and designed UCI's first legal clinic program for undergraduate studentsManaged team of 7 programming interns who implemented scholarship plans & marketing events

    • Bank of America

      Sept 2003 - Sept 2004
      Banking Center Senior Teller

      BANK OF AMERICA Irvine, CABanking Senior Teller Sept 2003- Sept 2004• Managed accounts with accurate and timely processing of transactions for banking center customers• Met and surpassed all quarterly goals including account upgrades, time deposits, and new lines of credit including: refinancing mortgages, home/car loans.• Awarded Gold Award level in Q1 2004 & Silver Award in Q3 2003 for Teller Referral Recognition Program.

    • University of California

      Dec 2003 - Jun 2004
      Cross Cultural Center Admin. Intern

      Chair of umbrella organization. Reviewed applications and dispersed funding to Multicultural Student Organizations on Quarterly Basis. Awarded scholarships, surpassed quarterly goals for multicultural outreach and event planning.Supervised a team of 6 interns who implemented outreach, awareness & team building workshops/retreats

    • Lenders Direct Capital Corporation

      Nov 2004 - Feb 2005
      Loan Officer

      LENDERS DIRECT CAPITAL CORP. Lake Forest, CALoan Officer Nov 2004- Feb 2005• Managed mortgage product sales and customer focused lending utilizing Calyx software & Encompass systems• Increased client base and generated additional real estate loans through inbound/outbound telephone solicitation• Secured a comfortable and positive environment for customers by providing end to end customer maintenance, communication of loan status, credit reporting & general mortgage information Show less

    • Sole Technology Inc

      Feb 2005 - Oct 2008
      International Accounts Receivable Specialist

      SOLE TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Leading Retail Manufacturer) Lake Forest, CAInternational AR Specialist Feb 2005- Oct 2008• Managed account sales & order processing for distributers in Japan, China, Dubai, Korea & Australia • Directed special initiatives to identify inefficiencies of standard business procedures and the supply chain life cycle, saving $20k+ in 2008• Led sub-team of domestic and international warehouses to reduce inefficiencies & establish priorities• Created weekly collections forecast report comprised of 80 international accounts in order to perform cash flow analysis, created reconciliation report template for unsatisfied distributors.• Maintained strong business relationships with International clients by attending domestic and international sales meetings• Supervised internal relations between departments to ensure open and fluid communication.• Worked cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics & Warehouse for timely delivery of orders & payments• Managed training and development for European office and new hires • Led a committee to produce first E-newsletter on behalf of the Finance Department Show less

    • Uballe For State Assembly 72nd District

      Feb 2010 - Oct 2010
      Volunteer Field Director
    • La Jolla Group LLC

      Aug 2010 - Jul 2014

      Global Credit and Risk management

      • Credit Manager

        Sept 2010 - Jul 2014
      • Credit Analyst

        Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
    • Big Joe Lift Trucks Inc.

      Jan 2015 - Sept 2015
      Territory Manager

      Sales, social media marketing and Operations.

    • Westlife Distribution

      Aug 2015 - now
      • Senior Manager of Credit & Collections

        Jun 2021 - now
      • Global Credit & Collections Manager

        Aug 2015 - Jun 2021
    • NRI Distribution

      Jul 2016 - now
      • Senior Manager of Credit & Collections

        Jun 2021 - now
      • Credit Collections Manager

        Jul 2016 - Jun 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder/Photographer/Curator

      Issued by The750Project
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    • Volunteer Coordinator /Mentor

      Issued by Orangewood Children's Center on Jan 2010
      Orangewood Children's CenterAssociated with Arthur Cortez