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Cherisse Sammons

Redford,MI

Summary

Dependable, hardworking and experienced job seeker, successful at meeting high productivity, performance standards while managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and accuracy, eager to take on new role that will allow me to utilize my strengths and skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Collections Auditor

Credit Acceptance
08.2020 - Current
  • Respond to prospect and partner request efficiently and effectively via chat, phone and email.
  • Ensure and enforce accuracy on all legal documents provided for record keeping, review and uploading
  • Achieve performance goals given by management to ensure compliance with company policies and state laws
  • Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
  • Monitored customer accounts for payment delinquency and initiated collection efforts.

Paid Accounts specialist

Credit Acceptance
01.2020 - Current
  • Review and confirm paid off accounts
  • Review incoming paperwork from dealers and financial institutions and upload into database
  • Dispense refund checks
  • Send contracts via mail to qualifying account owners
  • Handle request from other departments that need immediate assistance via chat, phone & email.
  • Resolved complex billing and payment issues for balanced, accurate accounts.

Redemption Specialist

Credit Acceptance
05.2016 - Current
  • Worked in call center environment handling inbound and automatically dialed outbound calls
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor
  • Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtors needs
  • Assisted qualifying customers in redeeming their repossessed vehicle
  • Negotiated to collect past due balance in full
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances
  • Worked with customers to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition
  • Analyzed customer payment histories, patterns, billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action
  • Used probing techniques to determine debtors reasons for delinquency
  • Achieved performance goals on consistent basis
  • Maintained high call volume and met demands of management
  • Updated client accounts with new information via notes
  • Regularly communicate with partners via phone and email
  • Trained new team members on scripts, job aids, company services and collection strategies
  • Assist with system enhancements and job aid modifications

Cashier

Ashley Stewart
03.2015 - 02.2016
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
05.2014

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Email & Chat savvy
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Call center experience
  • Microsoft word, excel & outlook
  • PowerPoint
  • Team Oriented
  • Scripted Conversations
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Organizational Skills
  • Negotiation and Resolution
  • Updating Customer Accounts
  • Administration and Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Pleasant Telephone Demeanor
  • Fair Debt Collections Practices
  • Process Payments

Timeline

Legal Collections Auditor

Credit Acceptance
08.2020 - Current

Paid Accounts specialist

Credit Acceptance
01.2020 - Current

Redemption Specialist

Credit Acceptance
05.2016 - Current

Cashier

Ashley Stewart
03.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Arts -

Columbia College Chicago
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