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James Baker

Investigative Services Professional
Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Customer-focused professional with successful [17-year career in Collections/Repossessions sector. Dynamic successful applying Skip Tracing and Data intrepretation in busy business environment.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant Manager

Unlabeled Investigations
Seattle, WA
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Increased profits by 73% through effective client engagement.
  • Designed new projects with timelines, budgets and scope of work plans.
  • Directed major client engagements and monitored operations from start to finish.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports.
  • Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.

Director of Operations

Professional Independent Locators, Inc
Denver, Colorado
02.2003 - 08.2019

Developed and directed nationwide skip tracing company to service sub prime lending companies.

  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Produced regular reports to evaluate performance, adjust strategies and maintain agile, sustainable operations.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Education

Associate of Science - Human Services

Highline College
Seattle, WA
12.2020 - Current

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Canyonview Bible College And Seminary
Silverton, OR
09.1984 - 06.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
09.1982 - 06.1984

Skills

Skip Tracing/ Investigations

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Timeline

Associate of Science - Human Services

Highline College
12.2020 - Current

Consultant Manager

Unlabeled Investigations
08.2019 - 03.2020

Director of Operations

Professional Independent Locators, Inc
02.2003 - 08.2019

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Canyonview Bible College And Seminary
09.1984 - 06.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Bob Jones University
09.1982 - 06.1984
James BakerInvestigative Services Professional