Linda Taylor

Experience

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  Panasonic USA

  Nov 1987 - Oct 1994

  Assistant Credit Manager

  Managed 12 direct reports and 35 indirect reports for all credit and collections processes. Promoted 4 times in 7 years.

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  Kyocera Mita

  May 1995 - Aug 2000

  Regional Credit Manager

  *Set up newly approved distributors for our product lines by reviewing financial statements, preparing personal guarantees, security agreements and suggesting and setting credit limits. *Reviewed all orders prior to releasing for shipment to maintain customer exposure.. *Worked daily with distributors to determine the most cost effective use of terns offered by our company for large purchases of equipment. This would include the use of special progress billing terms, promissory notes, large percentage cash purchases, or external financing options including leasing and floor plan, * Prepared yearly financial reviews to compare purchasing levels to achieve full rebate incentives while simultaneously protecting the company by maintaining the customers exposure and ability to pay timely. Created and implemented excel spreadsheet program for credit approval and review process.* Attended yearly kick off meeting in Las Vegas to network with our approved dealerships to increase sales and maintain solid working relationships. * Supervised office staff , Accounts Receivable management, cash application, bank reconciliations.* Met all criteria for sales budgets and KPI's for cash flow and profit. General ledger adjustments.*All administrative duties were combined into one location in Dallas Tx in 2000. I was offered the position of Administrative Manager for this facility but due to personal reasons declined the offer and stayed in the Atlanta area. Show less

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  Lenze Americas Corporation

  Apr 2001 - Feb 2002

  Credit Manager

  I was only here for 10 months, but I was able to collect and reconcile a large sum of outstanding receivables that had been severely neglected. Set up customer approval system and other procedures related to the credit department. Company was purchased and moved to the Boston area. Supervised all Accounts Receivable functions and billing.

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  South Western Communications

  Feb 2002 - Nov 2013

  Contracts and Collections Manager

  *Review all incoming project folders and contracts and prepare all the necessary legal documents for proper execution(construction related).* Collect all outstanding receivables for progress and service billing. STRONG negotiation skills. * Maintain cash flow forecasts and DSO and financial KPI's.* Quality Management Representative for our branch location for ISO and Lean initiatives. Maintain ISO procedures on local database and prepare and execute internal and external audits to maintain certification. *Prepare and submit paperwork for ERATE funding through the USAC website. * Prepare all lien waivers, notices, demand letters, bond claims and bankruptcy documents.* Assist other departments as needed to maintain excellent customer service initiatives. * Make follow up customer service calls and record information into customer service data base to track kudos and complaints as part of the continuous improvement initiative. *Excellent people skills used to create positive and productive relationships with our customers.Previous positions held include Customer Service Manager, Project Administrator for Fire Alarm *Installation and Sales Support proposal preparation for ERATE projects. Set up service contracts and maintained them in the computer system as well as setting up installation schedules.Supervised Service Staff and Service Technicians. Met productivity KPI's and sales service budgets. Show less

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  Oldcastle

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2017

  Georgia Masonry Supply Credit and Collections Manager

  Responsible for A/R portfolio in the mid eight figures. Masonry materials supplier. Set up all new customer accounts. Credit Applications, Personal Guaranty's, References. Credit Reports. Set credit limits, evaluate risk. Release orders. Send all notice to contractors for all construction projects to perfect bond and lien rights. Process all lien waivers Prepare and execute all joint check agreementsCollect on all outstanding receivables Manage all demand letters and attorney accounts File liens Extensive knowledge of Georgia Lien Laws, Construction and Contract Law Manage Credit department personnel. Excellent team building, negotiation skills and customer service skills. Prepare all month end collection and DSO reports. General ledger responsibility. Show less

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  Halco Lubricants

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

  Credit Manager

  Set up all new accounts by analyzing financial information. Determine credit limits and credit terms. Review all credit hold orders daily and make decisions on releasing based on payment commitments and credit limits. Monitor aging report daily and make all collection calls and set up payment arrangements. Prepare monthly collection reports. Maintain DSO standards for bank reporting. Maintain customer files and review credit limits for appropriate increases and or decreases as necessary. Refer accounts for additional collection measures or write off. Show less

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  Lade-Danlar Lighting and Electrical Distribution

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

  Credit Manager
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  Solmax

  Feb 2019 - now

  Tencate was acquired by Solmax.

  • Credit Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Credit Manager

    Feb 2019 - now