Summary
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Education
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OfficeManager

Alicia Arroyo

Glendale Heights,IL

Summary

Bilingual detailed-oriented Customer Service Specialist with extensive experience in collections, records management, team development, call management, debt settlement services, and direct client engagement. Adept at determining timely solutions to challenging situations using superior communications skills. Experience lies within: lead-generation, qualifying prospects, negotiation, closing, developing new and growing existing business relationships. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Proven talent for negotiating settlements to make payment in full for delinquent and defaulted student loan accounts for the United States Government Hands-on, versatile professional with demonstrated track record of working independently and in productive teams, have worked efficiently towards common goals and organization objectives Knowledgeable in consolidating loans to make payment arrangements, setting up wage garnishments, skip trace accounts and placing liens on assets Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, CRM, and Avaya Phone System Residential Real Estate sales experience Bilingual in English and Spanish

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

In Store Customer Experience Banker

Huntington Bank
Glendale Heights, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal team members to resolve customer concerns and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
  • Providing excellent customer service and effectively resolving customer issues.
  • Being proficient in understanding and educating customers on consumer deposit products and consumer lending.
  • Proactively identifying opportunities to grow customer relationships through a disciplined sales process, new customer follow-up program, outbound calling, and sourcing referrals from customers and partners.
  • Educating and referring customers to other areas of the bank to deepen relationships and build a strong partnership.


Customer Service Representative

Career Education Corporation
Schaumburg, IL
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Prequalify prospective students for admissions to the universities
  • Facilitate communication between prospective students and admissions
  • Make a dynamic impression, spark interest, and demonstrate the value of speaking with the admissions department
  • Make a difference in people’s lives
  • Average 300 plus calls per day
  • Reach monthly goals.

Consultant

Home Care
Glendale Heights, IL
01.2012 - 05.2017
  • Sold “For Sale By Owner” property
  • Residential sales experience
  • Expert in planning and integrating new customer prospecting campaigns
  • Adept in contract drafting, negotiation, market research, client analysis, Special Needs Provider
  • Exceptional experience in providing care to a special needs child
  • Extensive knowledge of various caregiver practices
  • Good understanding of developmental growth, family, and other social systems
  • Familiarity with impact of illness and disability on social functioning

Customer Service Representative

Castle Rock Security
Arlington Heights, IL
02.2007 - 01.2012
  • Resolved customer complaints and requests with focus on one call resolution
  • Researched accounts for new company trends
  • Processed payments and updated necessary changes on accounts
  • Provided basic technical assistance to assist customer with alarm systems
  • Assisted collections department with inbound/outbound calls and special projects
  • Retained accounts by negotiating with customers and obtaining their requests
  • Quickly analyze and troubleshoot stressful and challenging situations to ensure client satisfaction

Manager

Zuke’s Car Wash
Streamwood, IL
01.2003 - 02.2006
  • Managed and supervised the operations of a 20 person Full Service Automotive Car Wash
  • Handled administrative duties including customer billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, correspondence and payroll
  • Customer Service Manager, greeter and cashier
  • Translated job requirements for non-speaking English (Spanish) employees

Resolution Specialist/Collector

ERS
Westchester, IL
06.2001 - 11.2003
  • Collect default Student Loans for the United States Government
  • Negotiated settlements to pay in full
  • Consolidate loans to make payment arrangements
  • Set up garnishment of wages, skip trace accounts and put lien on assets
  • Set up litigation to settle accounts

Resolution Specialist/Collector

Unger and Associates
Westmont, IL
10.1998 - 12.2000
  • Collect default Student Loans for the United States Government
  • Negotiated settlements to pay in full
  • Consolidate loans to make payment arrangements
  • Set up garnishment of wages, skip trace accounts and put lien on assets
  • Set up litigation to settle accounts

Education

GED -

Illinois Community College Board

Skills

  • Customer Account Management
  • Upselling Products and Services
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented

Timeline

In Store Customer Experience Banker

Huntington Bank
01.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Career Education Corporation
08.2017 - 03.2020

Consultant

Home Care
01.2012 - 05.2017

Customer Service Representative

Castle Rock Security
02.2007 - 01.2012

Manager

Zuke’s Car Wash
01.2003 - 02.2006

Resolution Specialist/Collector

ERS
06.2001 - 11.2003

Resolution Specialist/Collector

Unger and Associates
10.1998 - 12.2000

GED -

Illinois Community College Board
Alicia Arroyo