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María Dolores Ramírez Guevara

María Dolores Ramírez Guevara

Mexicali

Summary

Results-driven Credit and Collection Manager with a track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in risk assessment, negotiation, and regulatory compliance to optimize cash flow and minimize financial risks. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills for smooth team operation and successful debt recovery strategies. Committed to maintaining ethical standards and fostering positive client and stakeholder relationships.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS MANAGER

KEITHLY WILLIAMS SEEDS
MEXICO
05.2018 - Current
  • Analyzed potential customers' financial status.
  • Pro-actively handled challenging accounts and signed effective payment agreements.
  • Engaged frequently with clients, comprehended their specific situations and enhanced debt collection methodologies.
  • Analyzed and determined interest rates for late credit payments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Mexican legal procedures and litigation.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and best practices by modifying process documentation.
  • Achieved significant improvements in cash collection activities by implementing strategies that minimized bad debt exposure and optimized overall effectiveness.
  • Ensured regular reviews and updates of the Credit Policy.
  • Maintained direct control over the management and reporting of credit risk, ensuring seamless execution of the annual credit limit review process.
  • Conducted commercial credit risk appraisals for growth territories and new relationships.
  • Reviewed credit insurance cover, ensuring compliance with policy terms.
  • Oversaw the entire collections and credit management function as the main point of contact with IT. Implemented system review protocols and produced detailed reports to identify areas for optimization.
  • Synchronized processes across all teams by working closely with the Sales department.
  • Provided accurate and comprehensive reports on business activities and legal procedures to the Leadership team.
  • Conducts regular team appraisals, establishes individual and team objectives aligned with department and business targets, supports team members in reaching these objectives, and oversees implementation of development plans.

Https://www.keithlywilliams.com/

TREASURY / CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS MANAGER

MOHAWK OPERACIONES MEXICALI
MEXICALI
11.2012 - 05.2018
  • Administering contracts and overseeing collection of outstanding accounts
  • Optimized collection strategies to enhance cash flow on a monthly basis and decreased DSO
  • Assign client accounts to staff for collections
  • Collaborated with Sales and Operations for collections coordination
  • Managed collection calls and meetings with high-value and high-risk clients.
  • Identified and implemented strategies to optimize the organization's cash conversion cycle
  • Mitigated bad debt risk by introducing efficient debt recovery processes
  • Enhanced team productivity by leading and managing continuous process improvement projects in credit, collections, and contracts area.
  • Executed the implementation of our recruitment, training and development strategy which led to an accountable, driven and successful team.
  • Spearheaded bank relationship management and effectively managed organization's liquidity
  • Forecasted medium and long-term funding and hedging requirements for effective financial planning
  • Managed daily cash flow efficiently
  • Supporting the month-end process where necessary.
  • Executed assessments of ledger account reconciliation and bank account reconciliation.

http://mohawkind.com

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST

ROBERT BOSCH TOOL
10.2010 - 11.2012
  • Processed invoices for payment for all the Power Tools facilities in North America
  • Succeeded in ensuring timely processing of vendor and urgent invoices through proactive follow-up monitoring
  • Assisted vendors with phone calls and reconciliation, while ensuring accuracy of vendor statements.
  • Managed follow-up and resolution of invoices with blocked payments due to quantity and price discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with Buyers and requisitioners to resolve discrepancies between Purchase Orders/Schedule agreements and Invoices
  • Promptly notified the concerned team upon detecting a blockage
  • Analyzed and detected posting errors in all keyed invoices prior to payment run
  • Conducted daily review of invoices posted by A/P clerks, identifying and rectifying errors
  • Created adjustments and requested their posting on SAP by A/P clerks

www.bosch.us

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

GRUPO AUTOPASION
02.2009 - 10.2010
  • Managed personal finances including checking accounts, addressing banking issues, making payments, and handling investments.
  • Interacted with government officials, Ford corporation executives and clients at all levels regarding contractual complaints.
  • Managed various altruistic and community matters for Mr. Elorduy.
  • www.autopasion.com.mx/

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

QISDA MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.
06.2007 - 02.2009
  • Processed payments to national and foreign suppliers with a high degree of professionalism, responsiveness and timeliness.
  • Reviewed customer-provided formats for accuracy.
  • Entered data accurately after reviewing and validating the format
  • Verified requestors authorization to submit updates and requests
  • Coordinated direct communication with suppliers for data confirmation.
  • Conducted audits on work completed by team members to ensure a high-quality process.
  • Creates presentation decks and work reports
  • Developed metrics and analysis from generated data
  • Simplified information on budget and plan goals for managers, facilitating money-saving strategies
  • Handled expense analysis and control by providing support to managers in order to achieve objectives.
  • Performed journal entries and adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Fixed assets control implementation (create procedures, policy, organization and database)
  • Conduct training with managers on the significance of timely utilization of resources and controlling fixed assets;
  • www.qisda.com

ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT

HONEYWELL PRODUCTOS AUTOMOTRICES, SA DE CV
12.2005 - 06.2007

CONTROLLER ASSISTANT

INSTEEL PANELMEX, S.A. DE C.V.
01.2003 - 12.2005

Education

Master Professional En Administration De Credit's Y

Credit Management Business School
Rep Dominican
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Public Accounting

Universidad De Tijuana
Mexicali
07-2009

Direccion De Finances - Accounting And Finance

Tecnologico De Monterrey
Monterrey NL

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative
  • Good at building and maintaining relationships
  • Attention to detail
  • Great initiative and a pro-active approach
  • Able to prioritize and manage team workload
  • Able to make key decisions day-to-day
  • Able to demonstrate ownership
  • Ability to initiate and implement change
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced change environment
  • Ability to clearly manage internal customer expectations proactively
  • Experience with systems: JD EDWARDS
  • Experience with systems: SAP
  • Experience with systems: ORACLE
  • Experience with systems: NAV
  • Legal Compliance
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Budget Planning
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Customer Service
  • Willing to Learn
  • Proactive and Focused
  • Sales Support
  • Decision-Making

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 09/12/78

Affiliations

  • Yoga Practitioner / Professor

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS MANAGER

KEITHLY WILLIAMS SEEDS
05.2018 - Current

TREASURY / CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS MANAGER

MOHAWK OPERACIONES MEXICALI
11.2012 - 05.2018

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST

ROBERT BOSCH TOOL
10.2010 - 11.2012

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

GRUPO AUTOPASION
02.2009 - 10.2010

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

QISDA MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.
06.2007 - 02.2009

ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT

HONEYWELL PRODUCTOS AUTOMOTRICES, SA DE CV
12.2005 - 06.2007

CONTROLLER ASSISTANT

INSTEEL PANELMEX, S.A. DE C.V.
01.2003 - 12.2005

Master Professional En Administration De Credit's Y

Credit Management Business School

Bachelor of Science - Public Accounting

Universidad De Tijuana

Direccion De Finances - Accounting And Finance

Tecnologico De Monterrey
María Dolores Ramírez Guevara