Friendly and efficient professional with 6 years of experience delivering exceptional customer service. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Claims Representative- Recovery
Sedwick
06.2021 - 02.2024
Reviews workers compensation claims to determine if potential for Second Injury Fund recoveries exist
Pursues medical information necessary to qualify claim for acceptance by the Second Injury Fund
Pursues information necessary to satisfy the Second Injury Fund's knowledge requirement
Approves and/or pays bills as appropriate
Reviews workers claims and conducts investigations to determine if potential for subrogation exists
Gather information necessary to support viable subrogation claim
Notifies appropriate parties of subrogation lien
Secures recovery from responsible parties
Prepares various type status reports for clients
Enters recoveries into the claims management system
Obtains settlement authority from state funds and negotiates compromise settlements with state funds
Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.
Examined reports, accounts, and evidence to determine integrity and accuracy of information.
Collections Team Lead
Sevita
12.2017 - 05.2021
Assist management with career development activities for team members including performance management, informal feedback, training, and resourcing
Responsible for creating and providing functional and operational reports to executive management that provides essential information to manage the business
Work with collections management team to drive continuous improvement in the collections process
Provide process improvement guidance/changes for review by leadership
Engagement in the innovation and improvement of the processes
Led and supervised a debt collection team focused on collecting high-risk bad loans
Scheduled and coordinated repossessions when all else failed
Teach collectors how to and keep people on the phone
Perform call monitoring and random call audits
Assist staff in meeting collections goals
Resolved disputes between customers and creditors by acting as a mediator between both parties involved
Served as a point of contact for internal stakeholders seeking assistance or information about collections activities
Coordinated with other departments within the organization such as sales or marketing teams on initiatives related to collections efforts
Implemented automated systems designed to streamline processes such as payment reminders or automatic payments
Monitored daily performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions for increasing efficiency
Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of data trends and feedback from customers and team members
Evaluated current methods used by the team for collecting delinquent accounts and recommended changes where necessary
Ensured that team members adhered to established policies, procedures, laws, and ethical standards when interacting with customers
Researched complex cases involving multiple parties or disputed amounts to determine the best course of action for resolution
Negotiated repayment plans with customers who had difficulty paying their debts in full according to the terms of their agreement
Maintained comprehensive records of all customer interactions, including payment histories, account status updates, and dispute resolutions
Established relationships with third-party vendors providing services related to collections operations such as skip tracing software
Analyzed customer financial information using advanced analytics tools to assess risk levels associated with each account
Provided guidance to team members on the proper use of collection techniques, resulting in improved customer service satisfaction ratings
Developed and implemented new strategies for the collection of delinquent accounts, resulting in a 20% increase in collections
Reviewed incoming requests from external agencies such as law firms or government entities related to debt collection activities
Utilized problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to assess individual debtor situations and determine the best course of action
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Parkview Baptist Academy
Houston, TX
06.2018
Skills
Till Counting
Quality Assurance
Payment Processing
Inbound Call Answering
Personnel Management
Team Support
Microsoft Office
Customer Service Excellence
HIPAA Guidelines
Data Communications
Program Management
Data Management
Constructive Feedback
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Call Control
Team Goals
Program Leadership
Document and Records Management
Customer Retention Strategies
Call Volume and Quality Metrics
Negotiation
Certification
Certified in Microsoft Office Programs (7 years)
35 WPM (10+ years)
Billing (6 years)
Collections (7 years)
Organizational Skills (10+ years)
Excel (10+ years)
Call Center (10+ years)
Communications (10+ years)
Computer Skills (10+ years)
10 Key by touch (4 years)
Obstacle Program
Invoicing
SAP
Personal Information
Title: Customer Service Representative
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Claims Representative- Recovery
Sedwick
06.2021 - 02.2024
Collections Team Lead
Sevita
12.2017 - 05.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Parkview Baptist Academy
Certified in Microsoft Office Programs (7 years)
35 WPM (10+ years)
Billing (6 years)
Collections (7 years)
Organizational Skills (10+ years)
Excel (10+ years)
Call Center (10+ years)
Communications (10+ years)
Computer Skills (10+ years)
10 Key by touch (4 years)
Obstacle Program
Invoicing
SAP
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