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Work History
Education
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Professional Development
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Elaine M. Johnson

Houston,TX

Summary

Commerical debt collector with 10+ years, adept at boosting company revenue through strategic client communication. Proven negotiation skills, and a track record of surpassing targets. Seeking a new opportunity to apply my skills in a dynamic role.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Collection Specialist

Roberthalf
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Proficiently collected past due balances for oil well accounts, equipment, products, and services, utilizing Excel synergy, Macola, Attivo, and the billing portal.
  • Managed dispute resolution, adjustments, and refunds, simultaneously preparing accounts for external collections. Regularly communicated with 30-40 internal and external customers via email and phone, ensuring prompt issue resolution.

Collection Specialist

Bureau Veritas North America
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Orchestrated nationwide B2B collections with a primary focus on expeditious dispute resolution for elevator inspection invoices.
  • Diligently managed a portfolio of 300 accounts, conducting 30-40 daily outbound calls and leveraging WOM to ensure precision in invoicing and inspection reports.

Collection Specialist

Addison Group
02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Successfully negotiated payment arrangements with overdue clients, resulting in debt recovery.
  • Discussed potential solutions and forfeiture options with delinquent clients to mitigate financial risks.
  • Handled 30-60 daily outgoing and incoming emails and calls related to past due accounts, ensuring timely communication and resolution.

Remote Account Resolution Specialist

Accountemps
09.2020 - 10.2021

Resolved complex accounts remotely, achieving a 90% resolution rate and exceeding performance targets.

Collection/Accounts Receivable Specialist

TEGA- KHOU TV
02.2008 - 08.2020
  • Managed monthly collections for past due media, internet, and TV accounts with balances ranging from 3 to 30 million dollars.
  • Conducted proactive outreach via phone and email to reconcile 60-90 day delinquent accounts, averaging 50-100 accounts monthly. Provided recommendations to the controller regarding credit decisions for accounts aged 90 days and above. Negotiated payment arrangements for accounts exceeding 120 days and facilitated the transfer of uncollectible accounts to third-party collection agencies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Public Relations

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Commerical Debt Collection
  • Strategic Client Communication
  • Revenue Boosting
  • Target Surpassing
  • Accounts Receivable Proficiency
  • Data Analysis
  • Software Proficiency
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Client Outreach
  • Research Specialist

Timeline

Collection Specialist

Roberthalf
07.2023 - 09.2023

Collection Specialist

Bureau Veritas North America
05.2022 - 06.2023

Collection Specialist

Addison Group
02.2022 - 03.2022

Remote Account Resolution Specialist

Accountemps
09.2020 - 10.2021

Collection/Accounts Receivable Specialist

TEGA- KHOU TV
02.2008 - 08.2020

Associate of Arts - Public Relations

Houston Community College

Professional Development

  • Senior Management Development
  • Building High Performance Teams
  • Communicating fo Results
  • Time Management
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Awards

Chase "Circle of Stars" Employee of the Year 

Professional Development

  • Senior Management Development
  • Building High Performance Teams
  • Communicating fo Results
  • Time Management
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Awards

Chase "Circle of Stars" Employee of the Year 

Elaine M. Johnson