Amanda Taliana
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Billing specialist with extensive experience in invoice processing and payroll administration at Wesbell Logistics. Demonstrated success in enhancing customer relationships and managing accounts receivable using Microsoft Excel and SAP. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
Wesbell Logistics
01.2021 - Current
- Organized office operations and procedures to maintain efficient office services.
- Prepared payroll and spreadsheets for employees, drivers, and agency workers, facilitating accurate invoicing to customers.
- Perform accounting tasks including processing incoming invoices for the Accounts department and providing documentation for the Accounts Receivable department.
- Compiled account receivable spreadsheets for timely payment and invoicing to customers.
- Completed additional tasks to support team objectives.
- Daily use with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP
Ink Press Operator
Röchling Engineering Plastics
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Set up and adjust printing press machines
- Review work order to determine job specifications
- Operate and monitor printing machines, adjust when needed during print run
- Mixed inks to achieve specified colors and viscosity for print quality
- Changes print screen according to job specification on machine
- Provides ink & maintains ink viscosity during run
- Loaded raw materials onto press using lifting equipment and manually for efficiency
- Unloaded printed items from press and organized into boxes on skids for distribution
- Clean machines for next print run
Embroidery Machine Operator
Dufferin Apparel
Orangeville, ON
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Melco Amaya embroidery system
- Tajima embroidery system
- Coordinated shipping and receiving tasks to ensure timely delivery of products
- Managed online orders, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction
- Welcomed visitors at reception area, providing assistance and information
- Heat press operator
Treasurer
Co-Op Housing Complex (Lavender Lane)
Orangeville, ON
01.2008 - 12.2017
- Reviewed bills and processed cheques while overseeing monthly audit statements for accuracy and compliance
- Coordinated with administrators on daily finances to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Managed financial records and maintained accurate budget reports for housing complex.
- Oversaw payment processing and ensured timely collection of monthly dues.
- Collaborated with board members to develop annual financial plans and budgets.
Registration Officer
Elections Canada
Orangeville, ON
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Verified identification and processed documentation for Elections Canada
- Managed voter registration processes during federal elections and by-elections.
- Coordinated data entry for electoral rolls and maintained accurate records.
- Oversaw training programs for staff on registration procedures and compliance.
Bus Driver
First Student Canada Formerly Laidlaw Canada
Brantford, ON
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Guided disabled, small children, and elderly passengers for safe boarding and alighting.
- Compiled maintenance schedules and route reports to ensure team awareness and operational efficiency.
- Operated school buses safely, adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
- Assisted students with boarding and disembarking from the bus efficiently.
Collections Officer
NCO/ American Express Division
Brantford, ON
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Executed field collections and managed associated duties to ensure compliance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, debtors, sources, and attorneys to facilitate smooth collections.
- Carry out the field work for seizure, collections and sale of property.
- Evaluate the present situation and status of every case and suggest proper action to be taken.
- Clarified obligations and legal processes to clients, successfully securing payments.
- Reviewed accounts to verify assets and received necessary documentation.
- Collected data on asset locations and conditions.
- Scheduled payments and contacted sources to locate debtors.
Senior Rater/Account Representative
L.M. Clark Customs Brokers
Mississauga, ON
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Delivered client services while overseeing data entry tasks to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare all incoming freight packages for customs.
- Calculated duties and taxes on imported goods.
- Maintained regular communication with transportation companies, freight forwarders, Canada Customs, and clients to facilitate smooth operations.
- Arranged delivery of client's customs released goods.
- Processed all outstanding charges to ensure timely payments and compliance.
- Managed import permit applications to ensure compliance.
Senior Rater
Universal Customs Brokers and Transportation
Markham, ON
01.1996 - 12.1999
- Maintained regular communication with transportation companies, freight forwarders, Canada Customs, and clients to ensure smooth operations.
- Acted as primary contact for clients regarding customs cleared goods to facilitate timely delivery.
- Facilitated the acquisition of import permits to streamline customs clearance.
- Prepared Canada Customs Documents
- Calculate duties and taxes on imported goods.
- Prepare all incoming freight packages for customs.
- Arrange cartage of client's customs cleared goods.
- Processed payments for outstanding charges to uphold positive supplier relationships.
- Surrendered all original documents on client's behalf.
Branch Supervisor
Russell A Farrow Formerly J. Mac D Thomson
Mississauga, ON
01.1991 - 12.1996
- Oversaw daily branch operations to ensure smooth functioning and customer satisfaction
- Acted as primary liaison between customers and incoming goods to facilitate timely delivery and communication.
- Managed import permits to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
- In constant contact with transportation companies/freight forwarders/ Canada Customs/Clients
- Prepared Canada Customs Documents and data Entry
- Arrange cartage of client's customs cleared goods.
- Calculate duties and taxes on imported goods.
- Specialized in importing goods and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Education
Emergency Service Communicator, Dispatcher / Certificate -
Georgian College
Orangeville, ON01-2012
CSCB / CSS - Certified Customs Specialist
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON01-1993
OSSD/OAC -
Morningstar SS
Malton01-1990
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Accounts receivable
- Financial reporting
- Payroll administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Excel and SAP software
- Microsoft Office
- Customer relationship management
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Billing Specialist
Wesbell Logistics
01.2021 - Current
Ink Press Operator
Röchling Engineering Plastics
01.2019 - 12.2020
Embroidery Machine Operator
Dufferin Apparel
01.2017 - 12.2019
Registration Officer
Elections Canada
01.2015 - 12.2015
Treasurer
Co-Op Housing Complex (Lavender Lane)
01.2008 - 12.2017
Bus Driver
First Student Canada Formerly Laidlaw Canada
01.2005 - 12.2009
Collections Officer
NCO/ American Express Division
01.2002 - 12.2005
Senior Rater/Account Representative
L.M. Clark Customs Brokers
01.1999 - 12.2002
Senior Rater
Universal Customs Brokers and Transportation
01.1996 - 12.1999
Branch Supervisor
Russell A Farrow Formerly J. Mac D Thomson
01.1991 - 12.1996
Emergency Service Communicator, Dispatcher / Certificate -
Georgian College
CSCB / CSS - Certified Customs Specialist
University of Toronto
OSSD/OAC -
Morningstar SS