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CRISTAL BENITEZ SOSA

COLLECTIONS AGENT
Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dynamic Collections Agent skilled in customer relationship management and effective communication. Expertise in resolving billing issues and negotiating payment plans, contributing to improved cash flow and customer satisfaction. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Collections Agent

Empire Financial Group
Kansas City, Missouri
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted customers in setting up payment plans for overdue accounts.
  • Managed inbound and outbound calls to discuss account balances.
  • Resolved customer inquiries related to billing and payment issues.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations during collection activities.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to ensure timely payment collections from clients.
  • Negotiated payment plans with customers to ensure timely repayment of debt.
  • Adhered to company policies and applicable laws while collecting debts from customers.
  • Contacted customers and explained debt management to encourage timely debt payments.
  • Processed payments through various methods such as credit cards, online banking and cash transactions.
  • Identified past due accounts and contacted account holders to arrange payment.
  • Monitored accounts to identify overdue payments and pursue timely remedies.
  • Updated account status records and collection efforts.
  • Recovered lost revenue by persistently reaching out to customers with past due accounts.
  • Reviewed documents such as contracts, invoices, letters and emails related to customer accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer contact attempts and account updates in the database system.
  • Interviewed customers to obtain financial information, payment history and other relevant details.
  • Drafted correspondence to customers regarding overdue accounts and payment arrangements.
  • Received payment and posted to appropriate customer accounts.
  • Remained calm, stayed professional, and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
  • Contacted insurance companies to check status of claim payments.
  • Received payments and posted amounts to customer accounts.
  • Arranged debt repayment or established schedules for repayment based on customer's financial situation.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Answered customer questions regarding account discrepancies or problems.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to facilitate payment collections.
  • Negotiated payment plans with delinquent account holders to facilitate debt resolution.
  • Managed daily operations in collections department to ensure timely debt recovery.
  • Prepared and sent out demand letters and collection notices to delinquent accounts.
  • Prepared documentation required for collection and repossession activities.
  • Reviewed accounts to determine payment plan compliance.
  • Met demands of busy collections group by performing high volume of daily calls.

Education

High School Diploma -

EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Kansas City, MO
05-2018

Skills

  • Payment negotiation
  • Account management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Payment arrangement
  • Billing and collections best practices
  • Balance collection
  • Insurance policies
  • Payment plan management
  • Account review
  • Relationship building

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Timeline

Collections Agent

Empire Financial Group
11.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

EAST HIGH SCHOOL
CRISTAL BENITEZ SOSACOLLECTIONS AGENT
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