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Amber Devaney

New Bedford

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Credit Coordinator

US Foods
07.2021 - 11.2024
  • Managed credit decisions and payment terms within assigned authority per the Corporate Credit Policy Matrix, ensuring compliance and timely collections on delinquent accounts while maintaining an accurate portfolio for analysis
  • Monitored customer account setups for ownership linkage, aggregating national and local exposures under the same ID, and gathered financial data for risk analysis to develop or modify credit limits for new and existing customers
  • Maintained communication with sellers and customers to expedite collections, resolve past-due accounts, and address open receivables, including skipped invoices, short payments, credit memos, and unapplied cash
  • Negotiated effective payment plans, coordinated collections, and adhered to protocols for courtesy and demand letters
  • Conducted annual credit reviews, recommended limits in line with policy, and assisted with regulatory compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley controls and UCC filings
  • Supported third-party collections by providing documentation for uncollectible accounts, coding, and recommending write-offs, while contributing to credit reporting requirements and participating in special projects as assigned

Territory Manager

US Foods
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Reported directly to the District Sales Manager, developing new business while staying informed about market trends
  • Collaborated with the Credit Department to negotiate and suggest payment plans based on customer feedback, reconciling accounts with short payments to ensure accurate application of credits as requested by customers
  • Conducted weekly reviews with Credit to address missed and upcoming payments, worked with customers to collect past-due balances to avoid third-party collections, and participated in general sales meetings to align strategies and goals

Restaurant Manager

Dunkin Donuts Couto Management Group
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for all food and beverage orders from purchasing and receiving all the way to storage
  • Tasks included all interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and training of crew
  • Managed weekly payroll, cash and labor cost reports

Bar/Safety/Service Manager

Chili’s Bar & Grill
01.2013 - 04.2016
  • Full-time dining room manager (fill-in bartender/server when short staffed)
  • Responsible for liquor inventory/ordering, scheduling, and updating wine/food menus
  • In charge of interviews, hiring and promoting the restaurant through marketing activities
  • Accountable for all daily reports and all end-of-day financial transactions

Owner/Chef/Manager

Healthy Grille Restaurant & Lounge
01.2003 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for hospitality and culinary management
  • Front and back-of-house operations, as well as budgetary and cost controls
  • Oversaw all safety and sanitation controls
  • Managed inventory, payroll and scheduling
  • Administered all necessary managerial functions as needed

Education

Associates Degree - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
RI

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

New Bedford High School
New Bedford, MA
05.1998

Skills

  • SOUS
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook

Timeline

Credit Coordinator

US Foods
07.2021 - 11.2024

Territory Manager

US Foods
06.2018 - 04.2020

Restaurant Manager

Dunkin Donuts Couto Management Group
04.2016 - 06.2018

Bar/Safety/Service Manager

Chili’s Bar & Grill
01.2013 - 04.2016

Owner/Chef/Manager

Healthy Grille Restaurant & Lounge
01.2003 - 01.2013

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

New Bedford High School

Associates Degree - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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