Ian M. Bérard Email & Phone Number

Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Management of the Credit, Collections and AR function . Identifying inefficiencies, designing and implementing processes to improve DSO, productivity and credit risk management.Close knit interactions with operations, sales and finance to ensure smooth completion of tasks and achievement of goals.Successfully reduced 60 day DSO reduction and over 90 reduction of 15%

Calgary, Canada Area

-Corporate Credit Manager responsible for Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections nationally-Assist in maximizing revenue through collaborative risk management with all stakeholders -Reporting to directors and senior management. -Identify credit risk levels of new and existing customers. -Establish and advise on efficient and timely billing processes and procedures.-Utilization of legal remedies: Builders Liens, Small Claims, Judgement, Bank Garnishment, Seizure

Calgary, Canada Area

Contracted to clean up AR portfolio

Calgary, Canada Area

Management of AR portfolio. Design and implement credit and collection procedures and AR reporting. Cash forecasting and guidance to senior management regarding the health of AR.

Calgary, Canada Area

Manage large AR portfolio of customer accounts averaging 50m revenue. 30% of top 10 customers.Establish and maintain credit reviews for new and existing customers.

Calgary, Canada Area

Reporting to the manager of collections and client services. I was responsible for the account maintenance and collections for Aviation fuel and lube accounts in Eastern Canada.Worked on Shell/Flying J JV tax accounts, distribution.

Calgary, Canada Area

Reporting to the Credit Manager, I was responsible for providing financial customer support, credit analysis and review. Conducted monthly reviews with all divisions of the company. Coordinated with sales executives on best practices for ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing revenue while maintaining DSO levels. Received MVP award for my efforts in reducing >90 balances.

Montreal, Canada Area

Development of collection policies and procedures for the collection of debts arising from charge-backs & NSF transactions through the online wallet FirePay. Built a team of top notch collectors who excelled in their daily recovery efforts.

Montreal, Canada Area

Supervision of "Front Line" collection team. Provided guidance for individual team members to achieve monthly targets and projections. Developed a daily reporting tools for collectors to identify daily collection requirements to hit goal and/or projected target for maximum commissions earnings.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Canada Area

Sales, cold calling. Lead generation. Sales of computers, components and peripherals.