LORRAINE LONG

2008 Graham Avenue

Redondo Beach, CA 90278
E-mail: ll89a122@westpost.net
Home: 1(310)372-4806 / Cell: 1(310)869-9412
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging opportunity in which my credit, collection and interperson
al skills can make a positive contribution with an organization offering long-te
rm career and advancement.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
X Dedicated professional with extensive background in accounting, credit, and co
llections.
X Flexible and adaptable to various methods of collections.
X An effective communicator with strong people skills provides the necessary abi
lity to work with a diverse customer base and work associates.
X Professional attitude emphasizing integrity, teamwork and dedication to see pr
ojects to their completion.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2008 to Dec. 2009
JM Eagle, Los Angeles, CA-Credit-Collections Specialist
X Manage portfolio from $5M to $8M
X Place and release accounts on credit hold.
X Had contact with sales and senior management on a daily basis, pertaining to a
ccounts status and cash flow projections.
X Prepare account status reports and aging reports for management.
October 2005 to Feb.28, 2007
Active Interest Media, El Segundo, CA V Credit-Collections Asst. Manager
X Manage and collect on commercial advertising portfolio totaling $2M.
X Responsible for generating and mailing customer invoices along with tear sheet
s.
X Run D & B reports to determine credit limit.
X Place and release accounts on credit hold.
X Negotiate; prepare payment plans and settlement documents.
X Prepare account status reports and aging reports for management.
X Prepare DSO report for upper management at month end.
March 1999 to May 2005
Precept Business Products, Dallas, Texas V Regional Credit Specialist
X Collect on commercial accounts for commercial billing.
X Manage portfolio from $5M to $8M.
X Reconcile problem accounts.
X Collect on invoices in the range of $50,000 to greater than $500,000.
X Responsible for managing the A/R of 20 Fortune 500 companies that represents t
he largest portion of Precepts Portfolio.
August 1995 to February 1997
Womack Machine Supply Credit, Dallas, Texas V Collections Analyst
X Responsible for managing high profile accounts totaling a $3.5M portfolio.
X Managed day-to-day collection contact ranging from the government to Fortune 5
00 Companies.
X Authorized released of credit hold orders on an hourly basis.
X Had contact with sales and senior management on a daily basis, pertaining to a
ccounts status and cash flow projections.
X Actively involved in the training and daily support of new employees to the de
pt.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
X MAS 200
X Oracle
X AS400
X Prelude
X Dunn & Bradstreet
X Microsoft Windows
X Microsoft Excel