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Jade Stora

Grand Rapids

Summary

Seeking a professional career that would allow me to use my professional skills in the area of legal services, collections and customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Accounting Clerk II

Kent County 17th Circuit Court
08.2022 - Current

Duties include :

  • Handling DL/NA invoices to assure attorneys receive pay in a timely manner
  • Draft PHC, STIP, and OTSC orders to implement agreements and payment plans
  • Assist in court room when needed to provide defendants financial breakdown for payment agreements
  • Maintain and organize office records for scanning and filing purposes
  • Operate various office equipment such as printer,copy machine, scanner, letter folder, envelope cutter, etc
  • Update proper spreadsheets with defendant agreements to confirm payments are made monthly
  • Audits and verifies documents handled by coworkers
  • Post and confirm balances and official charge breakdowns
  • Handle and return 15-20 incoming calls and voicemails daily
  • Provide case details and balance breakdowns to PO's as well as other coworkers
  • Docket court orders to appropriate cases

Patient Services Representative

MedData
06.2021 - 08.2022

Duties include :

  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Analyze and provide policy and account related questions
  • Verify correct insurance information based on patients policy
  • Confirm correct balance breakdown for physician billing
  • Handle 100+ inbound and outbound calls to provide patients with detailed account information and balance follow-up
  • Contact patients insurance companies to confirm correct billing and resolve problems
  • Maintain proper procedures based on HIPPA/PHI information
  • Processed payments daily and assist with payment agreements
  • Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Velo Law Office
11.2020 - 02.2021

Duties include :

  • Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
  • Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
  • Answered 100+ inbound calls and responded with correct scripts to answer basic legal questions
  • Review pre-litigation accounts to confirm appropriate collection attempts
  • Verify employment based on information provided by clients and accurately update client files
  • Accurately document all communication with clients, third parties, and attorneys as needed
  • Send out RTPs' and wage garnishments to appropriate accounts showing as past due
  • Skip trace to update appropriate contact and living information
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.

Online Banking Specialist

Mercantile Bank
12.2019 - 03.2020

Duties include :

  • Investigated and resolved account issues by offering applicable options to customers.
  • Processed transactions via check and credit cards
  • Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Monitored and verified suspicious activity on customer accounts and contacted customers to confirm paypal payments on balances exceeding $500+
  • Verified closed accounts
  • Generated monthly reports on customer activity and customer feedback.
  • Assisted with online banking errors and solved problems based on customer needs

Auto Collector

Fifth Third Bank
12.2017 - 06.2019

Duties include :

  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Arrange payment agreements with customers based on account needs
  • Assisted with repossessions to confirm correct payments needed and processed repossession paperwork
  • Confirmed correct auto insurance coverage and handled GAP insurance if needed
  • Assisted charge-off department to confirm balances with customers based on account needs
  • Provide correct pay off information to customers, dealerships and insurance companies
  • Update data entry information as needed
  • Lead projects to update work policies based on department and employee needs
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Deescalated calls to provide accurate customer service
  • Trained new employees regarding company operations, policies and services.

Cashier

Five Below
04.2016 - 12.2017

Duties include :

  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Assisted managers with bank deposits to confirm funds were secure and dropped off in a timely manner
  • Trained new employees based on company policy and procedures
  • Assisted with floor changes and merchandise docketing

Education

High School Diploma -

East Kentwood High School
Kentwood, MI
05.2015

Skills

  • Records Management
  • Month-End Reports
  • Report Preparation
  • Expense Reports
  • Invoicing and Collections
  • Strategic Planning
  • File and Database Management
  • File Maintenance
  • Finance
  • Clerical Support
  • Document Scanning
  • Recordkeeping
  • Audit Support
  • Data Processing
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payment Processing
  • Proficient in excel, microsoft, outlook, medical database, and powerpoint
  • Accounting
  • Debt Collection
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Payment Tracking Systems
  • Proofreading
  • Insurance verification
  • Typing at 65wpm
  • Call center

Timeline

Finance Accounting Clerk II

Kent County 17th Circuit Court
08.2022 - Current

Patient Services Representative

MedData
06.2021 - 08.2022

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Velo Law Office
11.2020 - 02.2021

Online Banking Specialist

Mercantile Bank
12.2019 - 03.2020

Auto Collector

Fifth Third Bank
12.2017 - 06.2019

Cashier

Five Below
04.2016 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

East Kentwood High School
Jade Stora