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Angelica Rivera Luera

Tempe,USA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Credit Specialist with nearly four years of experience in credit operations and over 25 years of customer service and management expertise. Proven ability to interpret and apply credit policies in alignment with regulatory and business standards while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers. Skilled in managing collections, evaluating credit risk, and overseeing non-cash deposit transactions with precision and integrity. Adept at resolving complex account issues, supporting consumer protection efforts, and handling sensitive matters with empathy and discretion. Recognized for a collaborative spirit, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Credit Specialist

River Project
11.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to develop, interpret, and apply SRP credit policies in alignment with regulatory and business requirements. Manage collection efforts for unpaid final bills, ensuring effective and respectful communication while minimizing financial risk. Determine deposit requirements based on account history, credit evaluations, and risk mitigation strategies. Oversee all non-cash deposit transactions, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with company policy. Provide consumer protection support, including identify theft resolution, account verification, and security protocols. Resolve escalated customer issues and complex account matters with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency. Handle deceased customer accounts with discretion and sensitivity, ensuring proper documentation and policy adherence. Investigate and resolve billing disputes, applying critical thinking and attention to detail to reach fair resolutions.

Customer Service Representative

Salt River Project
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assist customers with service needs in a swift and friendly matter. Handling customer accounts with care and confidentiality. Maintain high customer service standards to provide the ultimate customer experience with every call. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast paced field where change is inevitable in these ever changing times. The ability to use independent judgement to prioritize work to meet goals. This includes but is not limited to: maintaining service level, focusing on my performance statistics, as well as requesting to shadow other departments or complete CBT’s to further my knowledge and understanding of the contact center. All the while staying focused on safety and sustainability to not only benefit our company but the communities we serve.

Clinic Assistant

VIP Petcare
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provide accessible and affordable healthcare for pets at mobile community clinics valley wide. Assist the veterinarian with prepping for exams, restraining animals during exams, drawing vaccinations and taking basic vitals. Setting up and breaking down the mobile clinic. Customer service. Handling the cash drawer. Providing safe transportation in a company vehicle.

District Sales Manager

Brand Connections - Advantage Solutions Sales & Marketing
11.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed Beauty Concierges in 17 valley Target locations. In charge of the operational practices of all stores making sure each runs smoothly, organized and meets any budget and sales goals. Maintaining market compliance and marketing for campaigns and promotions. Hosting multiple beauty spotlight events around the valley to enhance the guest experience. Managing event production to work towards 100% execution in the Phoenix market.
  • Coaching, mentoring and monitoring the progress and continued education of the beauty concierge team to ensure confidence in guest service. Processing payroll, recruiting, conducting interviews, and hiring to meet the needs of the market. Effectively managing the Phoenix District remotely, conducting weekly in store visits. Nurturing a positive work life balance to support my team. Developing trusted business partnerships with the client (Target) to create a positive work environment for the beauty team and the Target team members.
  • Traveled to NYC in October 2018 to conduct a presentation of our Beauty Spotlight events to company shareholders.
  • Significantly improved employee retention
  • Improved dark door compliance from 43% to an average of 98%
  • Created coaching and development practices that would be adopted company wide to encourage and grow the morale of the beauty concierge

Beauty Concierge

Brand Connections
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Assist guests with skincare concerns, make up tips, hair care concerns, and general beauty requests. Work independently alongside an amazing team of concierges and Target team members to ensure a unique and tailored experience for each guest.
  • After 5 months as a Beauty Concierge I was promoted into the Phoenix District Sales Manager role

Customer Service Representative

Salt River Project
03.2014 - 06.2016
  • Assist customers with service needs in a swift and friendly matter. Handling customer accounts with care and confidentiality. Maintain high customer service standards to provide the ultimate customer experience with every call. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast paced field where change is inevitable in these ever changing times. The ability to use independent judgement to prioritize work to meet goals. This includes but is not limited to: maintaining service level, focusing on my performance statistics, as well as requesting to shadow other departments or complete CBT’s to further my knowledge and understanding of the contact center. All the while staying focused on safety and sustainability to not only benefit our company but the communities we serve.

Beauty Advisor

Boots USA
08.2009 - 03.2014
  • Providing excellent customer service to guests. Educating and demonstrating product. Staying up to date on product knowledge. Tracking sales and meeting goals. Advertising and actively seeking new customers. Assisting with skin care needs and demonstrating new make up trends. Attending events around the valley demonstrating beauty products and networking to assist in company growth.

Education

Diploma - Aesthetics

Artistic Beauty College
Peoria, AZ
01.2006

Diploma - General

Westview High School
Avondale, AZ
05.1997

Skills

  • Dispute resolution
  • Credit risk assessment
  • Risk mitigation techniques
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

  • Credit Council Leadership – Served as Co-Chair of Credit Council, actively working to foster stronger collaboration between the Credit team and SEM, improving cross-department understanding and efficiency.
  • Department Training and Development- Provided training to Specialists within the department, on key functions such as surety bonds and summary billing, contributing to overall team competency.
  • Advocating for Open Dialogue – I am a current member of ACT, a champion group within the company focused on establishing a structured pathway for employees to express contrary opinions without fear of negative consequence, promoting a more inclusive workplace.
  • Team Engagement & Culture Building – Contributed to the Fun Committee by organizing professional and social events that fostered team connection, engagement and a positive work environment.
  • Credit Call Library - Developed a call library of UCE Credit calls and customer experience calls to streamline training and elevate service standards.

Timeline

Senior Credit Specialist

River Project
11.2021 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Salt River Project
01.2020 - 11.2021

Clinic Assistant

VIP Petcare
01.2019 - 01.2020

District Sales Manager

Brand Connections - Advantage Solutions Sales & Marketing
11.2016 - 01.2019

Beauty Concierge

Brand Connections
06.2016 - 11.2016

Customer Service Representative

Salt River Project
03.2014 - 06.2016

Beauty Advisor

Boots USA
08.2009 - 03.2014

Diploma - General

Westview High School

Diploma - Aesthetics

Artistic Beauty College