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BRITTNEY LYNNE BABISTER

Montreal,QC

Summary

Highly-motivated asset with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, skilled in working under pressure and exceptional interpersonal customer relations expertise. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills to best enhance the organizational brand and facilitate company expansion and financial growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

AR Analyst

muraflex
Montreal
02.2023 - Current
  • Utilized accounting software- SAP/ Excel/ Company Portal/ Production Plan/ Internal Company Server to generate reports, track payments, and monitor account activity.
  • Analyzed accounts receivable aging reports to identify delinquent accounts and implemented strategies to improve collection efficiency and generated a forecast for expected AR weekly/monthly targets.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
  • Conducted account reconciliations and investigated and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Collaborated effectively with both internal staff members including sales, finance, project management, transportation, estimation and external clients to streamline processes and improve cash flow.
  • Developed and implemented credit policies, procedures, amended Purchase Orders, created multiple contracts and documents to minimize risk, optimize cash flow and to protect the best interest of the company
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts and company policies concerning Accounts Receivable operations
  • Ensured that all invoices were paid within the agreed upon terms of each contract.
  • Developed procedures for handling disputed items or chargebacks from customers and negotiated settlements with customers/ payment agreements
  • Maintained records of all transactions related to accounts receivable activities
  • Provided support during audits by supplying required documents and informtion.
  • Prepared monthly statements for clients to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.
  • Implemented programs to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
  • Provided exceptional customer service resolving billing and accounting inquiries while ensuring the customer experience and reducing the risk for turnover

Domestic CEO

My Child
Montreal
06.2019 - 01.2023
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility of the home.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map and future-planning.
  • Assessed the performance of my child's education through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Planned field trips to the provide my child the educational experiences outside of the traditional home-based setting.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives to ensure my son accelerates while prioritizing his happiness and health.

Senior Event Coordinator

CandyFlossLand
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Facilitated meetings between vendors and clients in order to discuss overall project scope and timelines to ensure completion of projects related to events.
  • Maintained a logistics log including upcoming schedules for deliveries, account information and upcoming appointments.
  • Ensure that the staff and suppliers for the events meet the standards of
    the establishment and maintain a professional and efficient work
    environment.
  • Respond to inquiries, build customer and supplier relationships and
    make resolutions to unexpected problems that arise.
  • Set a pre-determined budget
    allocating the necessary funds for vendors, suppliers and staff.
  • Analyzed past performance data from previous events in order to improve future ones.
  • Assisted in creating detailed reports summarizing event outcomes for senior leadership review.
  • Prepared necessary documents needed for each event such as waivers and releases.
  • Researched new venues suitable for hosting various types of events based on size requirements and budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop effective promotional strategies for events.
  • Created presentations for potential sponsors outlining the value proposition of partnering with organization's events
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms while staying within budget requirements.
  • Identified potential risks associated with each event before they occurred and developed contingency plans accordingly.
  • Monitored industry trends in order to provide innovative ideas for upcoming events.
  • Maintained relationships with clients post-event by following up on their feedback regarding the experience.

Head Sponsorship Event Coordinator

HEADRUSH
Montreal
08.2013 - 10.2013

Rockstar Uproar Rock Tour 2013 - (Headrush was a title sponsor of this tour);

  • 5 weeks touring in the USA from East Coast to West Coast- living on a
    tour bus with 12 other sponsors from various companies
  • Sold over target forecast in merchandise in the 5 week period
  • Representing the brand and maintaining a professional work
    environment with other sponsors, band members and customers
  • Unloading/ loading of merchandise from transportation truck daily
    ● Setting up/ taking down of merchandise tent daily
    ● Updating daily budget, expenses and cash deposits
    ● Daily inventory of merchandise and promotional items
    ● Brand promotion, branding and marketing, building and establishing
    relationships with potential buyers and other companies with potential
    to help the brand expand
  • Provide daily fan interaction and customer service while increasing
    company profits through sales
  • Establish Artist/ Celebrity signing schedules and provide security
  • Daily uploading of social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram)
  • Responsible for all US and Canadian employees contracted for this event

Head Event Coordinator

HEADRUSH
Montreal
01.2011 - 08.2013
  • Managed event staff, including recruiting, training and assigning duties onsite.
  • Created marketing materials such as flyers, posters and emails to promote the events.
  • Planned and coordinated all aspects of corporate events, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor selection, logistics, and event promotion.
  • Fashion Shows and Photo shoots for the upcoming seasonal
    collections, Official UFC pre-parties, Official UFC After-Parties, locally
    and internationally;
  • Contracting models, promotional ambassadors, hair stylists, make-up
    artists photographers, videographers, clothing stylists, DJ's, lighting and sound crew, staging and venues
  • Apparel selection and transportation of apparel and accessories to the
    events
  • Promotional item selection and preparation
  • Found a new and innovative promotional item that the company used
    to promote and bring brand awareness at the UFC Fan Expo in July
    2013, attracting fans and customers to our booth space
  • Prepare VIP areas for celebrities, VIP buyers and owners
  • Negotiating the ticket sales and alcohol consumption agreement with
    various venues
  • Ensuring the necessary contracts/ agreements are properly signed and
    dated prior to the event

    UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas, UFC Fan- Expo in Toronto and the Magic Show
    in Las Vegas- largest global market week for contemporary Men's and
    Women's Apparel, Footwear and sourcing and the most comprehensive
    destination for fashion buyers and brands in the world;
  • Promotional item selection and preparation
  • Apparel selection and transportation of apparel and accessories
  • Contracting models, promotional ambassadors, hair stylists, make-up
    artists photographers, videographers, clothing stylists, DJ's,
    lighting/sound crew and staging
  • Logistics of the necessary accommodations and transportation needed
    for staff, fighters and VIP customers
  • Establish Fighter/ Celebrity signing schedules and book security
  • Contacting present and potential future buyers for the merchandise
  • Providing great customer service and interaction while providing a
    memorable experience for fans and buyers alike

Head Event Coordinator

EvenMTL
Montreal
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • EVENMTL was created by the students of Lasalle College
  • Managed group of 30 students for 3 months prior to the main event as
    well as the day of the main event
    ● Created company logo for EVENMTL
    ● Through the creation of this company, we executed a successful
    artistic charity event that was named "heARTs for Autism"
  • Created logo for "heARTs for Autism" event (see left-hand of column)
  • Collectively raised over $25,000 through monetary and in-kind
    sponsorships, ticket sales, fundraisers and event activities
  • Personally raising over $15,000 of this amount through monetary and
    in-kind sponsorships and ticket sales using the personal relationships I
    have created while working in the hospitality industry
  • Attendance of the event exceeded over 500 people
  • Donated all profits, $10,000 to the Autism Speaks Canada Foundation

Coordinator/ Waitress/Mixologist

Stardust Poker Mansion
Montreal
02.2010 - 09.2011
  • Assisted in the preparation and execution of the Grand Opening,
    various Poker Tournaments- including a Charity Poker Tournament
  • Responsible for balancing the cash register and credit card machine
    daily
  • Maintaining a clean and sustainable environment
  • Worked with Maitre'D POS system and credit card machine
  • Daily inventory count
  • Trained and managed a team of employees
  • Hard-working, team player, exceptional people skills, great at multi-tasking
  • Crisis Management; experience in stressful work environments and
    quick to solve "on-the-spot" solutions
  • Time Management Skills: Worked 40 hours a week while attending
    school
  • Maintain awareness of the businesses' current promotions and policies

Volunteer

Sun Youth Organization
Montreal
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Aided weekly with the placement and organization of all donated
    goods, helping people improve their current situations

Sales Representative/Assistant Event Coordinator

Montreal F1 Grand Prix
Montreal
06.2007 - 07.2008
  • Conducted a series of street-team marketing and promotional activities
  • Sold authentic F1 branded merchandise while ensuring fans a positive
    and memorable experience
  • Responsible for cash sales, credit card sales and balancing cash flow before, during and after the hours of operation
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the respected event area

Education

Residential Real Estate Brokerage Program Diploma

College De L'Immobilier Du Quebec
Laval, QC
03-2015

Event Planning, Management And Marketing Diploma - Event Management

LaSalle College
Montreal, QC
12-2013

High School Diploma -

Marymount Academy
Montréal, QC
06-2005

Introduction To Macroeconomics (2010-2011) - Macroeconomics

Concordia University
Montreal, QC

Introduction To Political Science (2010-2011) - Political Science With International Relations

Concordia University
Montreal, QC

Skills

  • Accounting Principles
  • Credit analysis
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Payment/ Project/ Invoicing reconciliation
  • Customer Relations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent and Verbal Written Communication
  • Problem-Solving/ Attention to details
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Office/ Adobe CS5
  • ERP Software
  • SAP
  • Maitre'D/ POS systems

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

AR Analyst

muraflex
02.2023 - Current

Domestic CEO

My Child
06.2019 - 01.2023

Senior Event Coordinator

CandyFlossLand
04.2016 - 05.2019

Head Sponsorship Event Coordinator

HEADRUSH
08.2013 - 10.2013

Head Event Coordinator

EvenMTL
01.2012 - 01.2013

Head Event Coordinator

HEADRUSH
01.2011 - 08.2013

Coordinator/ Waitress/Mixologist

Stardust Poker Mansion
02.2010 - 09.2011

Volunteer

Sun Youth Organization
01.2010 - 12.2010

Sales Representative/Assistant Event Coordinator

Montreal F1 Grand Prix
06.2007 - 07.2008

Residential Real Estate Brokerage Program Diploma

College De L'Immobilier Du Quebec

Event Planning, Management And Marketing Diploma - Event Management

LaSalle College

High School Diploma -

Marymount Academy

Introduction To Macroeconomics (2010-2011) - Macroeconomics

Concordia University

Introduction To Political Science (2010-2011) - Political Science With International Relations

Concordia University
BRITTNEY LYNNE BABISTER