Christine Kauffman-Cohen, Allied Asid Email & Phone Number

Virtual

Multi-level support, documentation, order processing and internal communications.• Processing, tracking and documenting NetSuite orders and shipments for all Atlanta and Nashville locations, ensuring optimal delivery times and providing support to entire sales, design and executive team.• Awarded Employee of the Year December 2022 for impact on sales and efficiency.• Streamlining internal procedures and creating a training manual for future growth of sales and support team members, to increase sales and operational efficiencies.• Advancing vendor relations for improved internal and external digital communications (reviewing and following up on sales, COM requisitions, shipments and vendor reports, documenting price updates and editing/creating new products in NetSuite).

Greater Atlanta Area

Accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations and credit management (fully remote March 2020-June 2021).• Streamlined payables, implementing new technologies, internal controls and remote process automation to maximize efficiency and solvency, reduce fraud risk exposure and hard copy paperwork and to ensure accurate/timely registration, distribution, approval and payment processing.• Managed receivables, virtual customer account reconciliation/monitoring, credit lines and limits, credit inquiries, vendor applications and onsite banking procedures to maintain solid client relations while focusing continuously on increased cash flow, prioritizing executive and company-wide goals. • Established/maintained remote documentation procedures for various reports including monthly bank reconciliations, month-end payables/receivables, PCI compliance and price index updates for internal utilization.

Greater Atlanta Area

Office facilities, internal operations, accounts payable/receivable and vendor relations. Independent problem solving and proactive inside sales, customer service and administrative management proficiencies led to promotion from Inside Sales/Office Administrator role within first three years.• Facilitated both the 2013 opening of Kamstrup’s first US corporate office and its move to Roswell, GA in 2017 in preparation of launching the US-based production facility (project management, internal communications and collaboration, interior design/space planning, contract negotiations, establishment of credit/accounts, purchasing and logistics), optimizing resources and purchasing power, while minimizing costs and downtime.• Managed office facilities, nationwide administrative workflow efficiencies, reporting/documentation procedures and ADP/HR support services, playing an integral role in achieving 600% headcount growth in five years.• Led US corporate office internal initiatives, managing inside sales, order processing, customer relations and federal compliance training, empowering the US team to achieve exponential sales growth, from zero to $25 million in just over five years, and ultimately, reaching top sales for Kamstrup world-wide in water metering.• Managed invoicing and accounts receivable/payable to maximize accuracy, security and peak solvency.• Planned and organized US corporate office openings/events and provided HR support to Denmark office for all US employees, handling employment/termination documentation, insurance, and training requirements.

Greater Atlanta Area

(Starting as Retention Coordinator) Office management, operational efficiencies and sales support. Account management and organizational skills led to promotion within first five months.• Streamlined corporate office procedures, increasing accuracy and efficiency, supporting national sales growth (web server/paperwork reduction, purchasing, vendor management and sales report documentation).• Supervised merchant application submittals to minimize non-processing accounts and increase revenues.• Supported 20% year-over-year revenue growth, delivering unparalleled customer relations and sales support.• Boosted retention, conducting account analyses and rate reviews, using highly successful problem-solving skills, for nearly 1000 merchants, introducing products/services to fit their changing needs and increase profits.

Greater Chicago Area

Promoted to Vice President to direct organizational growth via leadership, production planning, operational efficiencies, account development, sales initiatives and the advancement of employee morale and client relations. • Increased profits year-over-year by improving factory efficiency in production planning and scheduling.• Reduced manufacturing costs by approximately 20% by streamlining order processing, tracking and purchasing procedures, reducing waste and improving production lead times, resulting in increased sales.• Revamped shipping and invoicing system to accelerate fulfillment and receivables by an estimated 15%.• Focused on key account relations, overseeing retail and B2B sales/design projects to secure stability/growth. • Managed accounts receivable and collections to optimize revenues while maintaining solid client relations.

Greater Chicago Area

Management of nationwide key distributor and chain account network. Initiative, sales performance and account management skills led to promotion from Designer/Sales Representative position within first year of employment.• Led operational initiatives, including design, order processing, purchasing and accounts receivable procedures. • Achieved top sales, second only to the company president, for four consecutive years and managed national distributor account relations/numerous key accounts, resulting in continuous sales growth and increased profits.• Increased purchasing power via standardization, creating economies of scale, saving thousands in annual costs.• Designed showroom, catalog and custom furniture, and created customized layouts, focused on space utilization, efficiency and profitability, resulting in prolific sales growth and client loyalty. • Improved marketing results through editing and development, significantly elevating company recognition.

Greater Atlanta Area

Esthetics services, sales and marketing (promoted from Esthetician/Make-up Artist position within two years of initial employment).• Increased revenues consistently over thirteen year period by marketing and promoting salon/spa products and services and by cultivating a loyal and continuously burgeoning client base.• Improved salon/spa profitability and efficiency significantly by establishing an inventory control system to reduce costs associated with purchasing essential supplies and maintaining product inventories.• Augmented visibility and revenue growth by attaining national/international accolades for work appearing in numerous well-known publications.

Bfa, Interior Design

Activities and Societies: Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.95/4.0), Alpha Chi National Honor Society

As, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Highest Honors (4.0/4.0), Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society and National Dean’s List