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Work History

Kevin Laxton

First Energy
Fairmont,WV
31
years of professional experience

Seasoned Collector with a competitive mindset and desire to excel. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task while working within deadlines and time constraints. Highly professional, dependable, reliable and able to perform duties within minimal supervision.

Work History

Revenue Operations Collector

11 Years 4 Months
First Energy | 04.2015 - Current
  • Achieved performance goals on a consistent basis.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection disconnects and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives, generating suggestions and solving problems collaboratively.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Retrieved and organized daily collections tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Retrieving and organizing daily collections work.
  • Reconnecting accounts terminated for nonpayment after satisfactory payment is received/verified.
  • Collaborated with past due customers to identify needs and enhance service experience.
  • Trained junior collectors on best practices for account management and conflict resolution.
  • Consistently met or exceeded individual performance metrics while contributing to team goals as a reliable team player.

Sr. Customer Service Associate (Planner/Scheduler)

3 Years 3 Months
First Energy | 01.2012 - 04.2015
  • Scheduling field collectors' routes to ensure highest revenue possible
  • Daily use of CRM to assist with Field Collectors.
  • Monitored bill due dates, geographical locations, and amounts using SAP to ensure timely collections
  • PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • Usage of Arcos call out system for field employees
  • Training Potomac Edison/Mon Power field collectors on tablets
  • Integration testing ( Fieldnet and Tablets)
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Engaged with CRM daily to support field collectors in managing their assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Cultivated and maintained effective working relationships with team members and field collectors

Meter Reader

13 Years 4 Months
Allegheny Power | 04.1999 - 08.2012
  • Adhering to all company safety rules and regulations
  • Recorded meter readings accurately at designated locations
  • Disconnected and reconnected meters at socket to ensure service continuity
  • Meter socket safety training
  • Trained and instructed other employees
  • Performed additional duties
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Attended safety meetings and participated in safety training programs to promote workplace safety

92F10 Petroleum Supply Specialist

4 Years
U.S. Army | 04.1995 - 04.1999
    • Supervised reception, storage, and shipping of fuel to ensure compliance with safety standards.
    • Trained new staff on job duties, policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
    • Transported fuel to vehicles and aircraft safely to vehicles and aircraft.
    • Tested fuel products and handled hazardous materials.
    • Organized records of vehicles, schedules, and completed orders to streamline operational efficiency.

Education

Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV

Completed 36 credits towards BA in Occupational Safety

Skills

Demonstrated computer skills
Planning and coordination
Customer engagement
Conflict resolution
Accurate and detailed
Works under pressure
Self-motivated
Extremely organized
Team player
Flexible
Active listening skills
Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Revenue Operations Collector

First Energy
04.2015 - CurrentRead More

Sr. Customer Service Associate (Planner/Scheduler)

First Energy
01.2012 - 04.2015Read More

Meter Reader

Allegheny Power
04.1999 - 08.2012Read More

92F10 Petroleum Supply Specialist

U.S. Army
04.1995 - 04.1999Read More

Fairmont State University

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Work History

92F10 Petroleum Supply Specialist, Meter Reader, Revenue Operations Collector

Kevin Laxton