Michele D.

Special Project Manager @ Prestige Leisure UK

About

Experienced project manager and business transformation professional with a background in finance, operations and organisational change.Over the past several years I have progressed from credit leadership into the delivery of large-scale operational and business transformation programmes. My experience spans infrastructure projects, operational readiness, process improvement and the implementation of complex business change initiatives.A particular strength is bridging the gap between operational teams, technical specialists and business stakeholders, helping organisations prepare for and successfully adopt change. This includes aligning people, processes and capabilities to ensure projects deliver sustainable business outcomes.Known for building strong relationships across all levels of an organisation, creating clarity in complex environments and turning strategic objectives into practical, achievable plans.Core strengths include project delivery, stakeholder management, operational readiness, business change, process improvement, cross-functional leadership and organisational transformation.

Country

City

United Kingdom

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Business Development, Teamwork, Accounting, Risk Management, Operational Activities, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Problem Solving, Team Motivation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Numeracy, Ledger Management, Account Reconciliation, Team Management, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Commercial Awareness, Cash Flow, Attention to Detail, Financial Analysis

Experience

Special Project Manager

Prestige Leisure UK

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

Livingston

Senior Credit Analyist

Eaton

2018-5 - 2018-11 · 7 mos

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Accounts Receivable Manager

Lyle & Scott

2012-4 - 2018-1 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Hawick

• Strong communicator in both verbal and written skills. • Strong inter-personal skills, able to communicate and influence at all levels. • Strong technical skills and in-depth exposure to Accounts Receivable • A ‘can-do’ approach, thrives under pressure and adopts a flexible attitude • An organised and methodical approach working to strict deadlines. • Strong systems expertise – able to write specifications which will support efficient business process. • Responsible for implementing clear systems and processes to effectively manage and recover outstanding debt. • Proven project delivery background. • Experience of developing and leading staff to attain and exceed company KPIs. • People management and motivational skills. • Experience of working in SAGE, SAP, Citrix and other in house programs • Advanced excel on - (VLOOKUP/Pivot tables/ IF statements) • Responsible for sourcing and renewing 3rd party contract’s (Insurance / credit referencing / 3rd party collection agents) • Keeps up to date with latest developments in Accounts Receivable best practice, able to convert theory into practice.

Senior Credit Controller

Turner EPS

2010-10 - 2012-3 · 1 yr 6 mos

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Senior credit controller for 4 merged companies. Introducing new policies and procedures. Analysis of systems to ensure full potential and time management. Responsible for a ledger which they struggled to collect in 7 years, I had this ledger whipped into shape in 7 months with 120 days being under 5% of the total outstanding debt.