Dedicated Customer Service professional who is a strong leader and problem-solver that is dedicated to help streamline operations and enhance the customer experience within Financial Aid Services (FAS).
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative III
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
02.2023 - Current
Helps review and process student loan requests to determine eligibility and make appropriate changes to approve, deny, or adjust disbursement request.
Ensures processing of all loan and scholarship requests are completed within a timely manner and adhere to compliance.
Assist legislative offices and elected officials
regarding the processing of scholarship nominations.
Reconciles disbursements and completes budget adjustments for accuracy of department programs.
Analyze and process data that is retrieved from multiple Coordinating Board systems.
Ability to use multiple sources of department software to create reports.
Develops and recommends process and procedures to assist with department success and improvement.
Performs duties as the subject matter expert for the departments loan programs.
Reviews and responds to request from students, parents, and institutions to help evaluate eligibility of the Coordinating Boards loan programs.
Identifies vital issues within the department and suggests resolution options to senior management.
Assist with cross-training to department staff within the division of the Financial Aid Services team.
Adheres to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) within and outside the agency.
Customer Service Representative II
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
12.2021 - Current
Customer service responsibilities in Borrow Services, Customer Support. Responds to high volume calls to take action regarding loan originations, account servicing, and repayment options.
Processes incoming mail, including return mail. Scanning and indexing mail to the correct work queues.
Completed all incoming requests sent by email to the LPOSPRT email folder and routes all other correspondence to the correct department within a specific deadline to allow customers needs to be met.
Responds to complex CRAFT (Customer Relationship & Feedback Tracking System).
Updates borrower and co-signer demographics and loan information pertaining to current accounts and new loan applications.
Thoroughly reviews applications for current or perspective borrowers, related to credit decisions, e-signatures, and disbursements.
Participated in side-by-side training for existing and new staff.
Applies Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA) in relation to all work assignments.
Customer Service Representative I
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
07.2018 - 11.2021
Customer service responsibilities in Borrower Services, Customer Support. Assists with high volume calls that include Account Services and Loan Originations.
General accounting principals, calculation of payments, interest amounts, and potential payoffs.
Responds to CRAFT (Customer Relationship & Feedback Tracking System).
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively communicate to diffused tense situations.
Assists customers using all available resources to achieve a one call resolution.
Retention Specialist
Time Warner Cable
05.2012 - 08.2016
Performed customer negotiations to reach a fair conclusion for both the business and the customer.
Explained new products and services to customers.
Evaluated previous gains and losses to develop corrective actions.
Have a full understanding and constantly demonstrates proficiency of all products and services.
Performs other duties requested by management.
Education
Crockett High School
Austin, TX
05.2002
Skills
Teamwork
Customer Service
Organization
Flexibility
Customer Account Management
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Provides Issue and Complaint Resolutions
Communication
Self sufficient and self motivated
Decisiveness
Contact
Manor, TX 78653
Timeline
Customer Service Representative III
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
02.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative II
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
12.2021 - Current
Customer Service Representative I
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
07.2018 - 11.2021
Retention Specialist
Time Warner Cable
05.2012 - 08.2016
Crockett High School
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