Dynamic team leader with 35+ years in collections and customer service. Expert in account management and coaching, I foster collaboration and drive performance improvements, achieving significant skill development and morale boosts within teams. Proven ability to resolve complex issues while maintaining exceptional customer relationships.
Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
Developed and executed training programs that significantly improved team skills and morale.
Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Provided account management to over a multi-million dollar portfolio through effective customer service and collections.
Assistant Manager
Regional Finance
11.2020 - 01.2022
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Customer service and collections involving high risk loans.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation
10.2017 - 11.2020
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices.
Made outbound calls to customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
Reducing net credit loss through effective collections of past due student loans and third party debt
Education
General Studies
Manzano High School
Albuquerque, NM
05-1987
Skills
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Organizational skills
Verbal and written communication
Account management
Call center operations
People management
Team leadership
Coaching and mentoring staff
35 Years collections & customer service experience
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