This job is a challenge every day and I love it. I manage the daily transactions while creating useful reports & graphs to engage the staff in accelerating the profitability and success of the company. I assist the sales department with boat & trailer ownership transfers, along with ensuring scheduled delivery dates are met. Managing our service department always has it's own difficulties. It's these difficulties that bring our staff together as a team to meet deadlines and to get our customers on the water. Ensuring our parts department is running smoothly is also an essential responsibility of mine, when it hiccups, every other department is affected. My enjoyment comes from overcoming these challenges and knowing they will only help to propel the success of C.A.S. Power Marine Ltd.Highlight of Achievements:- Securely Connected the Administrative office to the internet to allow for online banking, increasing the accuracy of on-time bill payments, improving cash flow and allowing for online remittance reporting decreasing probability of late-filing penalties- Improved efficiencies by: - Converted Parts Dept and Service Dept from hand-written orders to computer generated orders, invoices and receiving - Created a work-order flow process, scheduled work status of work-orders with a glance- Created Employee Handbook and numerous policies including Employment, Termination, Vacation and Attendance - Implemented Departmental Accounting- Developed Excel spreadsheets & charts to track sales trends and goals through all departmentsCurrent Roles Include:- Full-Charge Bookkeeper (Payroll, Banking, Financial Statement Preparation)- Service Department Manager- Office Manager (Supplies ordering, hiring of staff, overseeing property maintenance)- Sales Administrative Support (Ownership transfers, warranty registrations)- Manage Online Presence (Website - Content & SEO, Social Media, Advertising)Systems:- CDK LightspeedEVO- Payworks- Sage 50 Quantum

Responsibilities Included:- Provided parts look-up & quoting for both in-store customers and in-house service department requiring parts or accessories for their boats or marine engines (Outboard, Inboard, Inboard/Outboard) for all manufacturers- Placed orders through approved suppliers, ensuring lowest cost part was ordered when available through multiple suppliers. Orders were placed both over the phone and online.- Received parts when orders delivered, contacted customers for parts pick-up- Booked parts to work orders upon delivery- Created work orders for Service Customers at time of boat drop-off- Contacted customers to provide quotes for requested servicing and to receive authorization for additional recommended servicing- Coordinated Sublet repairs for service customers- Ensured all service requests completed, contacted customer to inform completion of service and schedule boat pick-up- Cashed out both Parts and Service customers, handled cash and reconciled daily credit & debit card transactions- Other duties as requested by management

I enjoyed my Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable position within the company. Worked to lower 90+ day A/R accounts significantly by providing the necessary information to customers, such as proof of shipping/receiving of products. Created relationships with A/P departments such as Wal-Mart Canada, Best Buy/Future Shop Canada. Ensured timely payments with vendors. Confirmed correct quantities of material were ordered and received with the Purchasing and Receiving departments.I loved the work, enjoyed my co-workers and felt it was going to be my forever job. The company closed down after their American parent company decided a Canadian division of the retail store fixture manufacturer was unnecessary.

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Ensured engineer drawings were at the most current revision. Maintained relationship with customers and assisted with keeping their accounts current.