Jim Brown

Experience

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  Elastic Fabrics of America (Formerly CMI Industries)

  Nov 1994 - Jul 2006

  Manager of Credit and Purchasing

  Implemented and developed policies, practices and procedures to manage credit exposures and insure timely collection of receivables. Maintained appropriate inventory level to support the operations of the plant. Regular communications with Senior Management, Marketing and Customer Service. Other duties include staff supervision, treasury management and customer visits. Currently using J.D. Edwards software, RAM, Excel and Word.

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  Amarr

  Jul 2006 - Mar 2018

  Director of Credit Services

  Oversee departmental operations in multiple locations to ensure the collection of monies owed to company. Develop policies for verification of financial status of future companies. Study regional and economical trends to ensure collectability in different areas. Assign responsibility for investigation and possible legal action of fraud cases. Develop departmental reports to measure credit and collection effort. Visit with customers on a regular basis.

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  Capital Electric

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2020

  Regional Credit Manager

  Direct credit and collection operations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia with 2 offices servicing 4000 customers. Maintain a $40M+ AR portfolio while maintaining DSO and bad debt objectives. Manage customer relationships through customer visits in order to enhance the overall positive impression of our company and our people.

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  S & D Coffee Inc

  Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  Corporate Credit Manager

  Manage credit and collections for 10,000+ customers with an AR portfolio of $42M+ while enforcing the company’s credit policy and limiting the company’s financial exposure. Work closely with sales, customers and administrative teams to provide excellent customer service. Provide regular reporting to Senior Management.

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  Tanger Outlets

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2025

  Credit and Collection Manager

  Manage collection team to ensure effective and timely review of past due accounts. Take a proactive approach to identify solutions on past due accounts. Provide analysis of prospective tenants and guidance for credit recommendations and decisions.