BETH WHEELOCK

16315 Breakwater Path Dr. bw8cda36@westpost.net

Houston, TX 77044 Cell: 832-319-8584

STRONG MID-LEVEL MANAGER WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS

An accomplished middle manager with a strong focus on Cash Flow improvement with
expertise in Credit & Collections. Demonstrated talent for developing support
personnel, making effective decisions in important situations, and revising stra
tegic activities as necessary to exceed desirable goals within aggressive time f
rames. As a Team player, I effectively integrate financial attention throughout
different departments of an organization in a positive manner. Key proficienci
es are:
Experienced Management Professional Expertise in Process Development
Superior Organization Skills, with Multi-task focus Successful Educat
ion/Training Leader in Accounting
Results-oriented approach with strong Follow-up Demonstrated success
in Customer Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Universal Building Products - Bellwood, IL 2006 - 2007
Credit & Collections Manager
Recruited to turn around the Receivables Department by personally developing a p
rofessional group process which significantly impacts Cash Flow management.
Implemented the framework to institute professional processes to turn around a
severe cash flow problem
Transport Service Co. - Oak Brook, IL
2000 2006
Credit & Collections Manager
Managed the Cash Flow needs of this $100,000,000.00+ liquid bulk transportation
carrier, coordinating all relative accounting functions while directly involved
in collection of cash assets with the organizations major accounts.
Reduced past due receivables from 22% to 6%.
Developed professional processes and policies to insure current and reconciled
accounts.
Created an Operations Manual for Accounts Receivable functions and staff.
Formed a team-focused strategy with the Sales department to solidify relations
with key customers.
Initiated a continuing monthly Analysis/Action meeting with the CEO, CFO, and S
ales Managers to implement real-time strategies to collect funds from problemati
c customers.
Personally began a results-driven special project culture in the department to
improve cash flow in a variety of innovative ways; for example we collected $300
,000.00 monies that were previously written-off as bad debts.
Produced required accounting-related reconciliation, including year-end stateme
nts supported by month-end balances.
James Christopher Jeep Eagle Hyundai - Aurora, IL 1990 1994
Office Manager
Focus on all financial and operational aspects of the business for this automobi
le franchise.
Developed and executed all start-up aspects of the systems, inventory, and pers
onnel.
Established and implemented all company policies, accounting processes and proc
edures, sales and service programs, and customer satisfaction programs.
Prepared all monthly financial statements and schedules.
 Managed all human resource functions (selection/hiring, insurance, 401k program
, etc.), process all payrolls, and direct the accounts payable function

EDUCATION
Indiana University Accounting

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
2000 Notable American Women Award
Whos Who Among Rising Young Americans Citation