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Tempestt Stricklin

Haltom City,TX

Summary

Personable and dedicated professional with solid foundation in customer relations. Possesses understanding of client retention techniques and excels in communication and problem-solving. Focused on driving client satisfaction and fostering positive business relationships with minimal company losses.

Overview

Work History

Service Members Civil Relief Act Specialist

Santander Consumer USA
08 2023 - 05 2024
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Reviewed and processed approvals and denials of SCRA coverage.
  • Prepared, researched and processed requests from consumers applying for interest rate reductions under SCRA.
  • Validated receipt of borrower's military documents and active-duty information.
  • Evaluated SCRA against federal guidelines (DMDC) to conduct mandatory quarterly and monthly analysis.


Credit Bureau Reporting Representative

Santander Consumer USA
04 2021 - 08 2023
  • Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
  • Investigated and responded to credit bureau disputes and/or investigations to correct accounts as applicable.
  • Investigated and responded to inquiry removal requests, including responding directly to the consumer.
  • Submitted manual updates to CRAs for major account status changes.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into various database systems.

Late Stage/Loss Account Manager

Santander Consumer USA
08 2015 - 04 2021
  • Maintained and reduced delinquency on auto finance accounts while minimizing company losses.
  • Managed inbound and outbound customer calls efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced call center environment.
  • Managed a portfolio of delinquent accounts ranging from 60+ days past due to work out resolutions to bring account current.
  • Used skip tracing methods to gather customer information or location of units.
  • Sent customer correspondence in accordance to company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.

Education

Bachelor’s of Arts-Communications - Public Relations

Mississippi State University
12.2010

Skills

  • Business process optimization
  • Account management
  • Microsoft Word expertise
  • Microsoft Excel expertise
  • Relationship building and management
  • Customer rapport
  • Account servicing skills
  • Coordinating documents
  • Account verification
  • Goals and performance
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Self-Motivated

Timeline

Service Members Civil Relief Act Specialist

Santander Consumer USA
08 2023 - 05 2024

Credit Bureau Reporting Representative

Santander Consumer USA
04 2021 - 08 2023

Late Stage/Loss Account Manager

Santander Consumer USA
08 2015 - 04 2021

Bachelor’s of Arts-Communications - Public Relations

Mississippi State University
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