Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline

Damaris Vasquez

HRRG
Sunrise,FL
16
years of professional experience

Results-driven collections professional prepared to excel in debt recovery. Skilled in negotiation, account management, and resolving delinquent accounts. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and achieving targets. Reliable and resilient with strong commitment to customer service and compliance standards. A veteran collections agent with more than 12 years of expertise in leading billing and collections functions within the industry.

Work History

Collections Agent

12 Years 8 Months
HRRG | 02.2014 - Current
  • Managed high-volume collections calls to negotiate payment arrangements with clients.
  • Mentored junior agents, providing guidance on complex cases and conflict resolution skills.
  • Built rapport with customers by demonstrating understanding of their situation while seeking fair resolutions.
  • Achieved successful debt collection results by utilizing negotiation skills and developing customized payment plans.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by empathizing with clients'' financial situations while working towards mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Increased productivity levels through efficient time management and prioritization of daily tasks.
  • Exceeded monthly targets consistently as a result of strong negotiation skills combined with effective account management strategies.
  • Obtain Insurance details on current accounts that would support on completing any pending claims.
  • Being able to manage and maintain close to 200 calls a day.

Call Center Representative

3 Years 3 Months
Municipal Credit Union | 06.2010 - 09.2013
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed high call volumes while maintaining quality service standards.
  • Collaborated with team leads to develop solutions for recurring issues, fostering teamwork.
  • Assisted in developing training materials to enhance staff performance and knowledge retention.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by simultaneously handling multiple tasks such as navigating systems, taking notes on calls, and answering inquiries from clients.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Managing call volume daily between 150-200 daily.

Education

Bachelor of Science - S

Queens College | Flushing, NY | 06-2008

During my time at Queens College, I pursued a Bachelor's degree in Bilingual Education, where I developed a strong foundation in both educational theory and practice, with a focus on teaching diverse learners in bilingual settings. The program equipped me with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach students from different cultural backgrounds, while emphasizing language acquisition and literacy development.

Throughout my studies, I gained hands-on experience in classroom settings, collaborating with educators and mentors to implement inclusive teaching strategies that support students cognitive growth.

Skills

Payment arrangement
Skip tracing
Collections processing
Repayment plan structuring
Billing and collections best practices
Outbound calling
Goals and performance
Decision-making
New hire training
Call center experience
Attention to detail
Account management

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Consistently earned high-quality scores during post interaction customer surveys.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Collections Agent

HRRG
02.2014 - CurrentRead More

Call Center Representative

Municipal Credit Union
06.2010 - 09.2013Read More

Queens College

Bachelor of Science from S
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Damaris Vasquez