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Francesca Buccellato

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Business Analyst

TerminApp GmbH
05.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and drive process improvements.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data used in critical business decisions.
  • Streamlined reporting methods by automating data collection and analysis procedures.
  • Developed functional specifications documents for software development projects.
  • Defined key data points and data sources to track against measurable performance indicators and produce useful reports.
  • Used BI tools: Qmantic, ValueWorks, Calliper

Billing Specialist Enterprise Accounts

TerminApp GmbH
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Managed numerous client accounts to track and collect money owed.
  • Worked with team members and leadership to identify and develop process improvements.
  • Used Subscription billing software: Chargebee
  • Other softwares utilized daily includes: Hubspot, Atlassian (Jira), Notion.

Art Magazine Editor - Self-employed

Il Mio Salotto Online Art Magazine
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Mentored junior editors and writers, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency in content production across print and digital platforms.
  • Continuously improved editorial guidelines based on user feedback, ensuring the magazine stayed relevant and engaging to its audience.
  • Edited articles for clarity, accuracy, style consistency, grammar, punctuation, spelling errors ensuring error-free copy before publication.
  • Recruited top-notch freelance contributors who brought diverse perspectives enriching overall content offering.
  • First experience creating and maintaining a website from scratch using Wix.com (site currently on pause).

Italian Language Tutor - Freelancer

Italki
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to learning styles of students with different skill levels.
  • Enhanced students'' language skills by utilizing interactive activities and multimedia resources.
  • Expanded students'' vocabulary knowledge by introducing new words related specifically to their interests or career goals.

Finance Assistant and Account Manager- Freelancer

Processing Partners Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Communicated with clients via email, phone, online presentations, screen-share and in-person meetings.
  • Managed existing portfolio and potential leads using CRM system.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
  • Followed specific company rules to maintain integrity and security of data.
  • Greeted customers, answered account questions and resolved complaints.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Created various documents and handled correspondence and memos to assist supervisor.
  • Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software: Quickbooks
  • Other used software: Daylite

Finance Assistant - Freelancer

Timify- Termin App GmbH
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Greeted customers, answered account questions and resolved complaints.
  • Implemented new response processes to improve speed of task completion.
  • Created various documents and handled correspondence and memos to assist supervisor.
  • Reconciled bank and credit card accounts monthly.
  • Processed customer payments and set up payment plans.
  • Prepared and mailed client invoices within expected timeframes to promote likelihood of on-time payments.
  • Researched and resolved collections disputes to maintain customer relationships.
  • Reconciled operations database with accounting system information to calculate and determine monthly revenue.
  • Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
  • Used softwares: Intercom, Debitoor (SumUp), CRM System.

Guest House Manager

Serafina's House
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Streamlined booking processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors in reservations.
  • Managed social media accounts (Booking, Airbnb and Facebook).
  • Recommended dining and entertainment options for guests.
  • Established partnerships with local businesses to enhance guests'' experience through value-added services.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly, maintaining positive relationships and fostering repeat business opportunities.

Traveling and Personal Development

Sabbatical
10.2017 - 09.2019

I took a break for two years to travel, visiting places like Malaysia, Myanmar, and living in Australia for a year and a half.

This journey inspired me to use my knowledge in economics, finance, and working with clients. So, a year later, I decided to start my own business and become a freelancer.

Customer Order Specialist

Zwick GmbH & Co. KG
02.2014 - 07.2017
  • Developed positive relationships with various stakeholders, including company personnel, vendors, customers and shipping organizations.
  • Obtained information regarding shipping dates and product availability by reaching out to vendors by phone and email.
  • Supervised customer orders and delivered regular status updates.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Used software: Pulse

Corporation Finance Intern

Eaton Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
  • Prepared and mailed client invoices within expected timeframes to promote likelihood of on-time payments.
  • Updated customer financial profiles in SAP.
  • Collaborated with team members, interdepartmental personnel and customers.
  • Worked closely with the CFO with other duties when peers were absent.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.

Education

Master's Degree - Economics And Law

Alma Mater Studiorum - University Of Bologna
Bologna (Italy)
2013

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

University Of Genoa
Genoa (Italy)
2011

Skills

  • Upbeat, outgoing and positive
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Teamwork oriented
  • Flexible
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Business process improvement
  • Python Programming: undergoing a course in Python for Business Intelligence

Certification

  • European Driving License
  • Australia Swimming Teacher License
  • Professional Barista Certificate- Sydney

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Junior Business Analyst

TerminApp GmbH
05.2023 - Current

Billing Specialist Enterprise Accounts

TerminApp GmbH
03.2022 - Current

Finance Assistant and Account Manager- Freelancer

Processing Partners Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2022

Art Magazine Editor - Self-employed

Il Mio Salotto Online Art Magazine
05.2021 - 12.2023

Finance Assistant - Freelancer

Timify- Termin App GmbH
02.2021 - 09.2021

Italian Language Tutor - Freelancer

Italki
10.2020 - 11.2022

Guest House Manager

Serafina's House
10.2019 - 09.2020

Traveling and Personal Development

Sabbatical
10.2017 - 09.2019

Customer Order Specialist

Zwick GmbH & Co. KG
02.2014 - 07.2017

Corporation Finance Intern

Eaton Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014

Master's Degree - Economics And Law

Alma Mater Studiorum - University Of Bologna

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

University Of Genoa
Francesca Buccellato