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Kathleen Richards

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

Call Center Fraud Investigations Motivated financial services professional with a diverse experience in the banking field, customer service, collections, underwriting, sales, problem resolution, development, fraud investigations and document verification. Assisted in resolving customer concerns, discussing finance options with merchants in underwriting, reviewing proof of identity document for validity and celebrated building a good experience for both internal and external clients. Dedicated Organized Compliant Case Analysis Investigative Mind Honesty Good Sales Ability People Minded

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Office Case Specialist

Wells Fargo Bank
01.2020 - Current
  • Conduct research of complaints filed regarding customer accounts including but not limited to reviewing declined fraud and disputes and the evidence found resuling in the claim denial for possible reversing the denial
  • Researching complaints regarding account closure by Wells Fargo and any concerns that resulted in an executive office complaint.

Customer Advisory Specialist

Wells Fargo Bank
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted customers and bankers with creating a complaint regarding their credit card accounts, gathering the neccesary information to proceed with the complaint and providing them with the expected time frame, case number and contact information.

Disputes Specialist

Wells Fargo Bank
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted customers and bankers with the dispute process including but not limited to reaching out to merchants for verification of charges and there removal when needed
  • Responding to banker questions after verification and answering questions they are being asked and asking them to trasfer the call when neccesary.

Customer Service /CRC, Program Development

HSBC Bank
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for taking incoming calls and assisting customers with account questions and offering additional options to help meet the needs to personal banking and business banking
  • Transferred customers to the appropriate department as needed and introduced them to the representative and advised of the situation or concern for one call resolution
  • As a member of product development tested enhancements and program applications.

Fraud Detection Analyst

Capital One Bank
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Conduct investigations regarding suspected fraud applications, account takeovers, financial exploitations, first party fraud and payment fraud
  • Reviewed documents received for authenticity
  • Worked with other departments such as initial applications, bustout fraud, transaction fraud, and payment fraud
  • If necessary contacted social security in case involving a deceased person and occasionally handled law enforcement cases.

Collections/Underwriting/Retention

Household Bank
01.2000 - 01.2011
  • As a collections specialist working with outbound collections to assist card holders with past due accounts and attempt to collect the full amount due or arrange a payment plan to bring the account current with a 30 day time period
  • Underwriting allowed me to assist sports vehicle merchant in selling and financing with a twenty five thousand dollar limit
  • Depending on the buyer and promotions I was able to negotiate financing resulting in happy customers and merchants
  • As a retention representative I used customer service skills and encouraged customers to stay with the bank.

Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones Investments
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for establishing, maintaining and updating client investment portfolio and investment accounts
  • Assisted the broker in creating retirement plans for companies and their employees
  • Attended and assisted at company meeting held to present how Edward Jones Investments could assist with future planning
  • Implemented and planned a recruiting at a Portland Expo event for women enjoying them to join the company and become part of the Edward Jones team
  • Had the honor of training Branch Office Assistants for promotions within the company.

Education

Investigation

University of Phoenix Criminal Science Portland Community College

No Degree - Notary License

Oregon State Notary
Portland, OR

Accomplishments

  • Involvement/Volunteer Community work
  • Participated in the “Rose Festival Parade” by assisting with the float preparation entered by HSBC
  • Accredited with founding the “Safety Action Committee” to deal with crime in the neighborhood and working with the Sherriff’s office
  • Nominated and received “Citizen of the Year” award by “Multnomah County PACC Police Association”
  • Provided a safe rescue home to abused and neglected teens

Fraud prevention measures shared with library groups in get togethers

I would ask attendees what if any experiences they had. I would review consequences of giving people personal information thinking they are honest and provided information such as SSN, dob, address and credit information or bank account numbers.

We would talk about responses such as hanging up and blocking the number, they were shown on a large screen how to submit scam reports and get on the "DO NOT CALL". We would ask if anyone wanted to do a pretend call with me being the scammer and then reversing it and i would be the victim.

I always tried to create a class where everyone was made to feel included and never left out.

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Skills

  • Case management proficiency
  • Case presentations
  • Presenting cases
  • Back office

Timeline

Executive Office Case Specialist

Wells Fargo Bank
01.2020 - Current

Customer Advisory Specialist

Wells Fargo Bank
01.2019 - 01.2020

Disputes Specialist

Wells Fargo Bank
01.2018 - 01.2019

Fraud Detection Analyst

Capital One Bank
01.2013 - 01.2017

Customer Service /CRC, Program Development

HSBC Bank
01.2011 - 01.2013

Collections/Underwriting/Retention

Household Bank
01.2000 - 01.2011

Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones Investments
01.1996 - 01.2000

Investigation

University of Phoenix Criminal Science Portland Community College

No Degree - Notary License

Oregon State Notary
Kathleen Richards