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Brenda Birden
Collection Representative, Finisar Corporation
Location: Jose, CA United States
Joined: Jun 3rd, 2008
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My Interview Question
What are you looking for in an employee?
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High School: Skyline High School in San Jose, CA class of 1974
 
Experience
I currently work with Finisar Corporation as Collection Representative
I have 20 years of experience working in the Accounting/Auditing industry.
Accounts Receivables/Credit Coordinator | Topcon Positioning Systems
From March 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
 Primary point of contact for credit matters, negotiating billing issues, preparing reports on credit risk, and processing cash receipts.
Collections Representative | Finisar Corporation
From October 2008 to October 2009 • 1 year(s)
 Maintained 200+ client accounts, performed monthly reconciliations, and prepared cash forecasts and statements.
Sr. Credit & Collection Specialist | Vitria Technology
From June 2003 to October 2008 • 5 year(s)
 Exceeded cash receipts target by $4.7M, managed worldwide collections, and took over purchasing manager duties in 2008.
Substitute Teacher | Evergreen School District and Alum Rock School District
From September 2001 to June 2002 • 1 year(s)
 Taught elementary school classes for kindergarten through middle school, following customized lesson plans.
Account Receivable Analyst | Hall Kinion & Associates
From September 1998 to August 2001 • 3 year(s)
 Managed A/R aging with $10M balance and maintained extensive interaction with sales department and management.
Revenue Officer | Internal Revenue Service
From October 1984 to January 1993 • 9 year(s)
 Conducted interviews for delinquent tax collection, negotiated debt settlements, and received awards for outstanding performance.
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