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Joy Merrill

Allen,TX

Summary

Experienced with team management and leadership. Utilizes effective communication to motivate and guide teams. Track record of implementing strategies that enhance team performance and productivity.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader II - Global Quality

NelNet Diversified Solutions
08.2017 - Current
  • Managed and oversaw four Global Quality teams, including Credit and Data Analysis, Fraud and Identity Theft, Enrollment, and Total and Permanent Disability.
  • Conducted quality checks on Global Quality evaluations.
  • Resolved issues, handled disputes, and addressed quality-related tickets within tight deadlines.
  • Represented Global Quality in operational area calibrations and process updates.
  • Collaborated with Quality Management Oversight to update guides and implement new processes.

Credit and Data Analysis Team Lead

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Trained and evaluated new hires while handling escalated issues and ensuring evaluation accuracy.
  • Developed Quality Assurance processes and evaluation forms, and contributed to Work Guide documentation for five different areas within Credit and Data Analysis.

Credit & Data Analysis Performance Review Specialist

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Evaluated approximately 500 Automated Credit Dispute Verifications per month with zero challenges to evaluations.
  • Assisted in updating the Automated Credit Dispute Verifications evaluation form and Work Guide.

Credit and Data Analysis Rep II

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Processed 50-70 disputes daily with a focus on accuracy and meeting/exceeding completion goals.

Call Center Agent III

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Managed 60-80 calls per day, providing exceptional customer service to borrowers.
  • Selected as a Peer Advisor to mentor new employees and contributed to specialty queues for military services.

Bridal Consultant

David’s Bridal
12.2012 - 05.2014
  • Guided brides through selection, fitting, and purchase processes, while also scheduling appointments with potential clients.

Insurance Sales Representative

Bankers Life and Casualty Co.
02.2012 - 12.2012
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets by 20%, selling 60 policies in 2012.

Project Manager/Sales Director

Ithraa Publishing and Distribution
06.2008 - 09.2010
  • Led a team of 13 writers and designers to create and sell a social studies curriculum for Middle Eastern schools, surpassing sales targets by 150%.
  • Trained international sales teams to promote the curriculum overseas.

Sales Representative/English Teaching Consultant

KaSha
06.2006 - 06.2008
  • Developed and led workshops for ESL teachers and promoted company textbooks across several countries.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Applied English

Jordan University of Science & Technology

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team motivation
  • Team supervision
  • People management
  • Staff training
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Coaching and mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Led and managed four Global Quality teams at NelNet, ensuring high performance and dispute resolution.
  • Exceeded sales targets by 150% as Sales Director at Ithraa Publishing.
  • Maintained a flawless evaluation record at Great Lakes.
  • Trained teams and developed key quality assurance processes at Great Lakes and NelNet, contributed to operational improvements.

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Team Leader II - Global Quality

NelNet Diversified Solutions
08.2017 - Current

Credit and Data Analysis Team Lead

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
01.2017 - 08.2017

Credit & Data Analysis Performance Review Specialist

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2017

Credit and Data Analysis Rep II

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
10.2015 - 08.2016

Call Center Agent III

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
07.2014 - 10.2015

Bridal Consultant

David’s Bridal
12.2012 - 05.2014

Insurance Sales Representative

Bankers Life and Casualty Co.
02.2012 - 12.2012

Project Manager/Sales Director

Ithraa Publishing and Distribution
06.2008 - 09.2010

Sales Representative/English Teaching Consultant

KaSha
06.2006 - 06.2008

Bachelor's Degree - Applied English

Jordan University of Science & Technology