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Brigette Copeland

Fort Wayne,IN

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Fire Police City County FCU
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
  • Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
  • Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
  • Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
  • Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
  • Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities related to process improvements or new product launches.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.

Collections Manager

Fire Police City County FCU
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Managed accounts receivable, collections and credit activities for a large customer base.
  • Developed procedures to ensure timely collection of payments from customers.
  • Created reports for management on past due accounts and delinquency rates.
  • Negotiated payment plans with customers in arrears or at risk of defaulting on payments.
  • Resolved escalated disputes between customers and the company concerning collections matters.
  • Identified potential areas of improvement in collections process and implemented changes accordingly.
  • Trained new staff members on proper collection techniques, policies, and procedures.
  • Monitored team performance metrics such as conversion rate, average time to collect payment.
  • Collaborated with legal department to initiate litigation against delinquent customers when necessary.
  • Drafted correspondence to debtors regarding their overdue accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all collection activities in accordance with local laws.
  • Advised senior management on best practices related to collections policies.
  • Provided guidance to junior staff members on how to handle difficult customer situations.
  • Conducted periodic audits of customer accounts for compliance purposes.
  • Evaluated external debt collection agencies for potential partnerships.
  • Oversaw and trained new employees on collection methods, documentation requirements and performance strategies.
  • Developed and improved procedures for collection of past due amounts.
  • Updated accounts with documentation of interactions and current information.
  • Completed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.

Branch Manager

Fire Police City County FCU
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Directed daily operations of the branch, including customer service, human resources, sales and marketing activities.
  • Developed strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for all employees in the branch.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members regarding problem resolution and customer service issues.
  • Established strong working relationships with external partners such as vendors and suppliers.
  • Coordinated promotional campaigns for new products or services in order to boost sales revenue.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies, procedures and regulations governing banking operations.
  • Participated in community events to promote brand awareness.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives within the branch.

Member Service Representative

Fire Police City County FCU
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Provided support to members regarding account inquiries, processing transactions, and resolving issues.
  • Assisted with the opening of new accounts and processed account maintenance requests.
  • Answered incoming calls regarding membership benefits and services.
  • Handled customer complaints in an efficient and courteous manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of member interactions and transactions.
  • Adhered to all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
  • Performed cash handling duties such as deposits and withdrawals for members' accounts.
  • Verified identity information on new accounts using established procedures.

Office Admin

Premier Auto Sales
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2014 - 12.2018
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Provided administrative support for day-to-day operations of the campaign office.
  • Performed clerical and administrative functions to maintain smooth office operation.
  • Managed office operations, organized and coordinated administrative functions.
  • Verified accuracy of title documents for completeness and correctness.
  • Processed applications for new titles, transfers and duplicate titles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology

Trine University
Angola, IN
06-2014

Timeline

Operations Manager

Fire Police City County FCU
05.2022 - 04.2024

Collections Manager

Fire Police City County FCU
12.2021 - 09.2023

Branch Manager

Fire Police City County FCU
08.2021 - 12.2021

Member Service Representative

Fire Police City County FCU
02.2019 - 08.2021

Office Admin

Premier Auto Sales
05.2014 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology

Trine University
Brigette Copeland