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Susan Abeshima

Irvine

Summary

Experienced with financial record-keeping and administrative support. Utilizes attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure smooth operations. Knowledge of bookkeeping software and reconciliation processes, ensuring reliability and consistency in financial data.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Kauai Ice Distributors LLC
02.2018 - Current
  • Maintain high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Maintain and process invoices, deposits, and cash flow.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, maintain vendor relationships, and work directly with our CPA.
  • Monitor incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.

Account Executive

Osaki Creative Group
11.2013 - 02.2017
  • Developed proposals successfully, securing favorable terms for both the company and clients.
  • Delivered informative presentations to potential clients, showcasing the unique value of products or services offered.
  • Task management and coordination of projects.
  • Participated actively in networking events and trade shows, representing the company professionally and expanding its reach within target markets.

Part-Time Teacher

Mililani 'Ike Elementary School
10.2006 - 05.2013
  • Fully trained as a reading tutor using the Orton Gillingham approach.
  • Improved students'' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.

PTO President

Mililani 'Ike Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2013
  • Coordinated successful volunteer recruitment drives, resulting in a more active and involved parent community.
  • Facilitated productive discussions during monthly meetings, leading to more efficient decision-making processes.
  • Led fundraising efforts to raise significant funds for school programs and improvements. Generated over $75K in gross revenue a year.
  • Implemented a separate website for the organization and created action committees.

National Sales Manager

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
05.1995 - 08.2002
  • Headed the overall sales operations for the company.
  • Specialized in video game software for Playstation/Playstation2, Nintendo and Xbox.
  • Contributed to increasing company sales from $12M to $30M a year.
  • Oversaw and monitored company's independent rep firms nationwide.
  • Oversaw product sales as well as represented company in managing brand imaging.
  • Responsible for the setup and operations of all EDI/Retail Link transactions and overall system management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Adminstration

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
06-1985

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Japanese (speaking)
  • Account management
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Client relations
  • Time Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • MS Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Retail Link

Timeline

Account Manager

Kauai Ice Distributors LLC
02.2018 - Current

Account Executive

Osaki Creative Group
11.2013 - 02.2017

Part-Time Teacher

Mililani 'Ike Elementary School
10.2006 - 05.2013

PTO President

Mililani 'Ike Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2013

National Sales Manager

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
05.1995 - 08.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business Adminstration

California State University, Fullerton
Susan Abeshima