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Amanda Kakar

Summary

Reliable professional demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Payment Specialist

International Education Corporation
Mesa
07.2026 - Current
  • Processed payment transactions accurately and efficiently for student accounts.
  • Managed billing inquiries and resolved payment issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with financial aid team to ensure accurate fund disbursement.
  • Communicated effectively with students regarding payment options and deadlines.

Customer Service Representative

NewRez mortgage
Tempe
06.2023 - 10.2023

Responsibilities

  • Customer Support: Answer inbound inquiries regarding escrow, payoff quotes, and website assistance quickly and professionally.
  • Loan Servicing: Process customer mortgage payments accurately and maintain detailed account records.
  • Delinquency Resolution: Contact homeowners to discuss past-due payments, identify hardship issues, and set up customized payment strategies.
  • Referrals: Identify homeowners eligible for refinancing and refer them to the Originations or Home Loan department.
  • Complaint Handling: Investigate and resolve verbal or written consumer complaints within regulatory guidelines.

Mortgage Loan Professional lll

Cenlar FSB
Tempe
01.2018 - 06.2023

Responsibilities

  • Borrower Outreach: Make high-volume outbound calls and handle inbound inquiries from homeowners who have missed mortgage payments.
  • Payment Negotiation: Negotiate repayment plans, forbearance agreements, or loan modifications tailored to the borrower's financial situation.
  • Loss Mitigation Guidance: Educate borrowers on foreclosure avoidance programs and guide them through applying for loss mitigation.
  • Skip Tracing & Research: Locate borrowers who have stopped communicating or whose contact information is out-of-date.
  • Record Keeping: Accurately document all conversations, payment promises, and financial disclosures in the company's servicing databases.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all collection activities adhere to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulations, and state/federal mortgage servicing laws.

Customer Experience Agent

GM Financial
Chandler
08.2012 - 06.2018
  • Assisted customers with inquiries regarding vehicle financing options and terms.
  • Resolved customer issues through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline customer service processes.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Risk assessment
  • Quality assurance
  • Financial analysis
  • Customer service
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Negotiation strategies
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Expectation setting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Task delegation
  • Partnership development
  • Customer accounts
  • Payment negotiation
  • Delinquency resolution
  • Borrower outreach
  • Customer relationship management
  • Account management
  • Attention to detail
  • Account auditing
  • Delinquent account management
  • Repayment negotiations
  • Debt management
  • Skip tracing
  • Repayment plan structuring
  • Fair debt practices
  • Debt negotiation
  • Sales experience
  • Delinquency prevention
  • Payment plan management
  • Call center experience

Timeline

Payment Specialist

International Education Corporation
07.2026 - Current

Customer Service Representative

NewRez mortgage
06.2023 - 10.2023

Mortgage Loan Professional lll

Cenlar FSB
01.2018 - 06.2023

Customer Experience Agent

GM Financial
08.2012 - 06.2018

Some College (No Degree) -

Central Arizona College
Amanda Kakar