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Dean Egner

Collector
FORT MOHAVE,AZ

Summary

Proactive collections specialist with a proven track record of maximizing collections and reducing outstanding balances. Experienced in handling customer inquiries, negotiating payment arrangements, and maintaining accurate records. .

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Collections Specialist

FDR Alliance
Mesa, USA
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: Start up company based out of Canada.
  • Developed collection methods to achieve or exceed company financial goals.
  • Notified customers of delinquent accounts with attempt to collect outstanding amounts.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to facilitate payment collections.
  • Purchased paper, 80% of the paper is 3rd and 4th placement.
  • Call min 200 calls a day.
  • Light skip tracing.
  • Other paper collecting on, auto, credit card and overdraft banking account

Collector 1

REGIONAL ACCEPTANCE
Tempe, USA
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Inbound/Outbound call center.
  • I handle 1-60 days past due balances on vehicle notes.
  • On average, I make 170 calls a day.
  • My Job is to make accounts current, assist customer with any problems they may have regarding their account and try to make the call as pleasant as possible for the customer
  • Remained calm, stayed professional, and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
  • Recovered lost revenue by persistently reaching out to customers with past due accounts.

CollectorII

Flagship Credit Acceptance
Tempe, USA
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: Call Center environment, Customer Service/Collector II.
  • Mostly sub-prime paper
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Business Owner

Firemaster
Mesa, USA
09.2006 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: Owner-operator/Service Technician for Fire and Safety Equipment.
  • Service and Sales of Fire Extinguishers, Exit, and Emergency Lights.
  • Some of my clients were Hyatt Regency, Okland Construction, The Collier Center, Aps Building.
  • I have been CSA Certified, (NFPA 10).
  • Service Technician for Fire and Safety Equipment.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.

Debt Collector

Wells Fargo Capital Finance
Tempe, USA
08.2000 - 08.2006

I started with Wells Fargo as a Level 1 collector on the automated dialer.

  • Maintained confidentiality and adhered to FDCPA regulations during collections.
  • Negotiated repayment plans with debtors to meet client recovery targets.
  • Within two months, I was promoted to level 3, late-stage collector.
  • Handled car notes that were over 90 days delinquent.
  • Documented all debtor interactions accurately for compliance and follow-up.
  • Employed persuasive communication skills to encourage prompt debt repayment.
  • I was offered a management position after I had committed to the Franchise Business.

Senior Collections Specialist

Neuheisel Law Firm
Tempe, USA
03.1998 - 04.2000
  • Company Overview: The Firm was part of a Franchise business called Collect America.
  • I was the senior collector at the Law firm
  • Located and notified customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment.
  • Liaised with management to identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss solutions to bring in revenue.
  • Updated account status and maintained accurate records of all collection activities.
  • Developed collection methods to achieve or exceed company financial goals.

Education

1 Year of College - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY
05.1981

High School - Math, Science

Springville Griffith Inst.
Springville, NY
05.1980

Skills

  • Communication
  • Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Cold Calling
  • Negotiation
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Quality assurance
  • Delinquency prevention
  • Balance collection
  • Payment plan management
  • Outbound calling
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Empathy and tactfulness
  • Investigation due diligence
  • Customer research
  • New hire training
  • Records maintenance
  • Call center experience
  • Teamwork orientation

Certification

  • CSA, 09/01/07, Present, Have to be Certified, (licensed), in order to work on fire extinguishers for business's.
  • Licensed to collect in Canada, 07/01/23, 09/30/24, Have to be a licensed Bailiff, (Collector), to collect in Canada.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Collections Specialist

FDR Alliance
07.2023 - 04.2024

Collector 1

REGIONAL ACCEPTANCE
04.2023 - 07.2023

CollectorII

Flagship Credit Acceptance
10.2021 - 02.2023

Business Owner

Firemaster
09.2006 - 05.2021

Debt Collector

Wells Fargo Capital Finance
08.2000 - 08.2006

Senior Collections Specialist

Neuheisel Law Firm
03.1998 - 04.2000

1 Year of College - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hilbert College

High School - Math, Science

Springville Griffith Inst.
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