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Charlene Bates

Charlene Bates

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic individual with strong organizational skills seeking entry-level Customer Service Representative role. Excited to contribute to team-oriented environment and assist in achieving company objectives. Eager to apply passion for customer service to make positive impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Retirement Specialist

Vanguard
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Delivered prompt solutions to client inquiries efficiently.
  • Guided clients through intricate pension regulations.
  • Offered continuous assistance to retired clients by overseeing income streams and modifying distributions.
  • Increased client base by conducting informative seminars and workshops on retirement planning strategies.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized retirement planning solutions and advice.

Under Writer

Carvanna
Tempe, AZ
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Evaluated financial data, regulatory adherence, property ownership documents, and asset valuations in underwriting.
  • Recorded underwriting decisions effectively.
  • Monitored compliance with applicable laws and standards.

  • Delivered exceptional service by responding quickly to customer inquiries.

  • Delivered detailed clarifications.
  • of underwriting decisions.
  • Assessed risk accuracy for making approval and denial decisions.
  • Performed regular audits on underwriting files for accuracy and compliance.
  • Examined credit reports, financial statements and tax returns to determine repayment capability.
  • Identified and resolved application discrepancies for accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Reduced company losses by identifying potential risks and recommending appropriate mitigating measures.

Late Stage Account Manager

Santander Consumer USA
Mesa, AZ
01.2017 - 06.2022

Ensured compliance with all state and federal laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices.

Act

Ensure all accounts in the calling que are worked according to the business strategy

Reduce delinquency on accounts while minimizing losses through repossession

Evaluated each loan and determine the next course of action for the customer in resolving the problem

Negotiated payment arrangements utilizing collection tools.

Established customer payment plans through autonomous negotiations.

Sustained a high-performance ranking throughout tenure at Santander.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Roosevelt High School
Gary, IN
06.1994

Skills

    Active Listening

    Adaptability

    Communication

    Organizational Skills

    Problem Solving Skills

    Empathy

    Time Management Skills

    Computer Skills

Timeline

Retirement Specialist

Vanguard
06.2024 - 04.2025

Under Writer

Carvanna
06.2022 - 05.2024

Late Stage Account Manager

Santander Consumer USA
01.2017 - 06.2022

High School Diploma - General Studies

Roosevelt High School
Charlene Bates