WENDY D. HODGE
BETTER PLANET / WSS — STONE MOUNTAIN COMPANIES
Greater Atlanta Area,GA
23
years of professional experience
- Finance and operations management professional with extensive experience in business administration, executive support, financial operations, and cross-functional project coordination. Skilled at organizing complex priorities, scheduling resources, managing vendors, and maintaining oversight of purchasing, contracts, service operations, and reporting. Brings structure to facility relocations and business initiatives through vendor selection, professional negotiations, cost-conscious decision-making, and process improvement. Proficient in ERP, CRM, accounting, workforce, communications, and reporting systems.
- Finance & Operations
- Executive Administration
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Procurement
- Contract Administration
- Facility Relocation
- Vendor Negotiations
- Cost Control
- SOPs
- Reporting
- ERP / CRM Systems
Work History
Finance & Operations Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Managed finance and daily operations across multiple companies, ensuring effective administrative controls, streamlined purchasing, and coordinated accounts receivable/payable processes.
- Organized and coordinated schedules, meetings, documentation, and follow-ups for competing operational projects; provided leadership with timely status reporting and issue escalation.
- Coordinate procurement, purchase documentation, vendor agreements, project deliverables, and approval follow-ups; maintain organized records to support executive decisions.
- Source and evaluate contractors, movers, and suppliers; review quotes and contract scopes, negotiate pricing and service terms, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Oversee administrative planning for facility relocations and related projects, including move schedules, moving-company management, equipment transfers, site readiness, and vendor coordination.
- Coordinated procurement, purchase documentation, and vendor agreements while maintaining organized records to facilitate executive decision-making.
- Organize and coordinate schedules, meetings, documentation, follow-ups, and competing operational projects; provide leadership with clear status reporting and timely issue escalation.
- Facilitate SOP and work-instruction development with process owners; strengthen training documentation, order-tracking procedures, reporting, and process consistency.
Manager
5 Years 3 Months- Managed business and administrative operations, coordinating staff, client schedules, and vendor services to ensure seamless workflow.
- Directed purchasing, procurement, vendor selection, service and event logistics, and contract-related documentation while tracking quantities, costs, and deliverables.
- Coordinated payment processing, receivables, and collections through organized records and proactive client communications to resolve issues promptly.
- Organized meetings, presentations, and reports, ensuring all materials and follow-ups were prepared for leadership and client engagement.
- Supported payment coordination, receivables, and collections processes through organized records, client communications, and timely issue resolution.
Office / Project Manager
10 Years 8 Months- Coordinated office administration and project tasks, enhancing scheduling, resource organization, purchasing, and communication with management and clients.
- Managed purchase orders, vendor selection, project files, product specifications, supplier schedules, and delivery coordination to ensure timely project execution.
- Maintained project records and liaised with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure alignment with deadlines and customer commitments.
- Strengthened vendor relationships and improved purchasing and coordination processes to support dependable, cost-conscious execution.
Manager of Collections Services
1 Year 4 Months- Led team of 20 employees managing portfolio of over 100,000 business accounts to ensure effective collections.
- Produced management reports, established new client accounts, and coordinated collection-service activities to support operational goals.
- Managed business correspondence and secured payment arrangements for past-due commercial accounts to enhance cash flow.
Credit & Collections Franchise Analyst
2 Years 3 Months- Managed daily collections for franchise and direct-bill accounts, ensuring timely cash flow of $35K+.
- Reviewed credit holds and clarified remittance information to expedite account resolution with Accounts Receivable.
- Conducted collection calls and negotiated payment plans for franchise accounts, enhancing payment recovery rates.
Skills
NetSuite
ERP solutions
QuickBooks Online
ADP Workforce Now
HubSpot
RingCentral
Microsoft 365 suite
Project coordination
Vendor negotiations
Process accountability
Problem-solving
Organizational prioritization
Executive-level communication
Personal Information
Title: FINANCE & OPERATIONS | EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION | PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Timeline
Finance & Operations Manager
BETTER PLANET / WSS — STONE MOUNTAIN COMPANIES
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Manager
L & C SUPPORT BRANDS, LLC
03.2019 - 06.2024Read More
Office / Project Manager
VIJAY HOME SOLUTIONS
05.2008 - 01.2019Read More
Manager of Collections Services
MEDIA RECOVERY GROUP
10.2006 - 02.2008Read More
Credit & Collections Franchise Analyst
RED ROOF INN
03.2004 - 06.2006Read More