John Deshazo Email & Phone Number

Expert Domestic International Credit and Collections Specialist with a background in the valve and controls, plastics, manufacturing, oil and gas and retail industries. Possess strong record of achievement in credit extension and international and domestic collections resulting in minimal bad debt losses while promoting sales. Demonstrated ability to develop procedures for process improvement, train Contract Administrators, work with Paralegals and collaborate with various disciplines to problem solve and establish appropriate credit limits that met customer needs. Acknowledged for excellent customer service and retention. Recognized for effective communications and building/ leading dynamic teams focused on achieving organizational and financial goals.Areas of Expertise include:• Negotiation • Credit Processing & Bad Debt Reduction • Unapplied Cash Records Research & Reduction • Short Payments Reduction • Accounts (credit) Receivable Management • Finance Package Development• Process Improvement• SAP Available to discuss new opportunities. Please contact me at jrdarcher@outlook.com

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  Credit Analyst Ii

  Emerson Automation Solutions

  Jul 1994 - Jul 2018 - Houston, Texas Area

  • Created procedures for Contract Administrators that improved bidding on all contracts that emphasized the effect of payment and shipping terms on monthly cash flow resulting in a 5% increase in revenues.• Trained Contract Administrators on completing of LC requests for retentions, warranties, and performance bonds which reduced wait time for documents by 25%.• Supported management with the transition to the new SAP system by testing and cleaning up accounts and facilitated change management, resulting in rapid team adaptation. • Assisted the Paralegals with T&C’s related to payment terms, use of LC’s, shipping terms and impact on revenue recognition resulting in improved customer service and efficient operations.• Supported Contract Administrators by interpreting purchase orders and T&C’s, training them in their impact on customer payments, and when ownership of products change from the company to the customer.• Reduced 90 day delinquencies by 10% by motivating customers, sales managers and plant controllers to dedicate the necessary resources for effective review of the issues and focus on mutually beneficial agreement and resolution.

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  Univ Of Houston, Houston, Texas

  Business