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Van Nuys, Ca

Santa Monica, Ca

Promoted from Senior Billing Analyst to Warehouse Billing Supervisor. * Supervised Warehouse Accounting Specialists, provided escalation support on billing issues and managed workload and productivity to ensure team workload was balanced effectively* A/P Function - Analyzed, disputed and approved approximately $500K/month in invoices for Warehouse Logistics services in accordance with Warehouse vendor contracts* A/R Function - Generated approximately $680K/month in A/R invoices in accordance with client’s contracts for Warehouse logistics services* Performed month end financial duties, including analysis of Revenue, COGS, Gross Profit, Gross Margins* Performed Contract revenue audits and set up new customer billing accounts * Reviewed weekly Warehouse Aging Reports* Provided revenue estimates for exiting customers* Responded to requests regarding billing from internal and external customers and warehouses * Employee and new hire training and created Detailed Process Documents*Performed detailed billing analysis and dispute resolution on incoming Warehouse logistics invoices and produced consolidated Warehouse A/R invoices for CaseStack customers. *Performed both A/P and A/R functions, as well as month end financial duties, including analysis of Revenue, COGs, Gross Profit and Gross Margins. * Maintained productive, cooperative relationships with customers (external and internal) as well as the Partner warehouses.

Santa Monica, California, United States

* Performed A/P Function - Analyzed, disputed and approved invoices for Warehouse Logistics services in accordance with Warehouse vendor contracts*Performed A/R Function - Generated A/R invoices in accordance with client’s contracts for Warehouse Logistics Services* Performed month end financial duties, including analysis of Revenue, COGs, Gross Profit and Gross Margins *Reviewed Weekly Warehouse Aging Reports

Pleasanton, Ca

* Administered telecom invoice processing/reconciliation, dispute management, billing and contract audits on over $5 million in annual Telecom expenses.* Demonstrated expertise in performing voice and data service audits, utilizing knowledge of telecom vendor processes, billing platforms, procurement-to-payment cycles, rates and contract terms. Telecom Expense analysis for over 2,000 stores, 15 Division Offices, 2 Data Centers and Corporate and IT offices in 34 states, District of Columbia and Canada.* Responsible for Wireless Telecom procurement/provisioning for entire enterprise and provided support with provisioning orders for landline voice and data services and circuits.* Managed the Wireless Service Requests and Repair Tickets in the Service Now Ticketing portal for entire Enterprise and managed the Cellular Services mailbox in support of all wireless inquiries and requests for assistance.Accomplishments: *Through extensive analysis of Telecom Expenses, ensured that Safeway realized the expected $17M in Telecom cost savings from newly negotiated contracts.* Integral Member of project team that configured and rolled out over 5,000 IOS devices (iPhones and iPads) to over 1,500 stores, numerous Division offices,Distribution Centers, Data Centers and Corporate offices. Provided Help Desk Technical support support to all locations following completion of the roll-out.* Integral member of project team responsible for the implementation of the Rivermine TEM Analysis and reporting system which houses all of Safeway's Wireline and Wireless inventory and Telecom contracts, as well as over $6M in telecom invoices annually.

Pleasanton, Ca

* Performed pro-active analysis of contract rates vs billing rates and made recommendations to senior management for savings and optimization. Provided spend oversight through the monitoring of Telecom LEC, LD, Cellular and data circuit costs and run rates.* Administered telecom invoice processing/reconciliation, dispute management, billing and contract audits and reviewed analysis processes. Assisted Cost Center Managers in analyzing and reconciling their LEC, LD, Cellular and Data expenses. *Provided guidance, technical support and training to co-workers in use of TEM application and various telecom vendor websites.Accomplishments:* Integral member of project team responsible for the implementation of the Xigo Billport and Tangoe TEM analysis and reporting systems which housed all of Safeway's Wireline and Wireless inventory as well as over $4M annually of Telecom invoices.less

Walnut Creek, Ca

Supervised and managed work flow for 7 people in IT Finance Telecom department. * Served as escalation point for urgent telecom issues needing to be addressed with telecom vendors or Safeway management. Key point of contact for all telecom expense inquiries. * Responsible for Telecom Expense reporting provided to management as required and the associated analysis. * Provided technical support and guidance regarding company policy, process definition and telecom expense analysis.Accomplishments:* Was the IT Finance Telecom lead on the Project Team responsible for developing and implementing a new In-House Telecom Inventory system. Worked on developing and completing Test Cases to validate the various functions within the new system. System housed Telecom inventory for over 1,500 stores, multiple Division offices, Data Centers, Distribution centers and Corporate offices.

Walnut Creek, Ca

Promoted to Telecom Associate in IT Finance Telecom department. *Administered telecom invoice processing and reconciliation. *Had frequent interaction with Telecom vendors, Accounting Department and end users for Telecom Expense trouble shooting, billing disputes, expense analysis, call traffic requests, and other telecom issues. *Sole technical resource for maintenance and trouble shooting of Safeway’s Provisioning and Billing Database.Accomplishments:* Integral member of the newly developed Telecom Expense Management group responsible for centralizing the Telecom Inventory and Billing function which was previously managed by each of the 8 separate Division offices. Assisted with developing the new Invoice review and payment processes for the newly centralized Telecom and Provisioning function.

Walnut Creek, Ca

Executive Assistant to Sr. Vice President/CIO and multiple V.P.s within Safeway's I.T. Department. Provided high level support to I.T. management staff in assignments of a highly confidential and complex nature, requiring discretion, technical skill and ability to work w/ minimal supervision & provide quality, timely results.* Served as administrative liaison between the CIO and Executive management, and interfaced effectively with others, at all levels, within and outside the organization.* Coordinated frequent complex travel arrangements including multi-leg international trips with the consistent challenges of changes and last minute deviations. * Managed CIO’s constantly changing calendar & coordinated activities with his direct report GVPs & VPs. * Managed the coordination, logistics and presentations for frequent corporate on-site and off-site meetings, as well as Corporate IT special events.* Used discretionary authority to make decisions needed on the CIO's behalf when he was unavailable, by understanding his position and problems, and focusing on helping to achieve his goals.Accomplishments:* Coordinated and Managed the Annual Enterprise-Wide Employee Giving Campaign for all charitable donations.* Coordinated frequent meetings and complex travel arrangements associated with multiple Supermarket acquisitions (Dominick's, Genuardis, Randalls and Carr-Gottsteins) during a very active acquisition phase. Also coordinated frequent meetings and travel to the Philippines associated with setting up the Philtec Division located in Manila.* Received the Celebrating Excellence Award for demonstrating outstanding performance and action above and beyond the call of duty.

Education record

Accounting And Finance