Leveraged strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage multiple computer systems and address diverse customer needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Services
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
10.2024 - Current
Answer inbound calls regarding policy details, billing, claims and general support.
Explain coverage options, premiums, and policy changes to customers
Offer additional products (home, renters, etc.)
Update CRM systems and internal records.
Process payments, add/remove vehicles & certain coverages while building rapport
Verify all eligible documents are valid that align with progressives requirements
Debt Collector
Stenger & Stenger, P.C.
05.2023 - 08.2024
Managed inbound and outbound collections calls, ensuring adherence to scripts to meet client expectations and maintain compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, and state regulations.
Negotiated payment arrangements by analyzing customer accounts, effectively preventing further civil actions and ensuring accurate recording of all transactions.
Supported overflow call handling, including disputes, recovery, initial payments, and bankruptcy inquiries, to maintain seamless customer service operations.
Collections Agent/Customer Service
Crescent Bank
02.2021 - 04.2023
Provide exceptional customer service to clients, addressing inquiries related to billing, payments, and account status.
Account receivable. Setting up promise to pay allowing customers to defer payments.
Assisted customers in resolving past-due accounts and processed payments efficiently.
Contact clients via phone, email, and other communication channels to facilitate the timely collection of outstanding invoices.
Customer Service/Late Stage Collector
Westlake Financial
01.2018 - 01.2020
Managed inbound and outbound communications, addressing department-related inquiries and providing web support to enhance customer satisfaction.
Successfully negotiated and settled delinquent accounts, contributing to a reduction in delinquency rates within the assigned portfolio.
Conducted skip tracing and account analysis to determine potential repossession actions, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Negotiating payments and allowing customers to bring account back current while setting up PTP or PIF
Employed skip tracing tools and databases to accurately locate customers and vehicles for collection and recovery purposes.
90+ days late stage collections (loss mit)
Senior collections & accounts receivable
Applied Concepts Ltd
11.2017 - 01.2020
Data entry
Tackle overdue accounts head-on, resolving issues with persistence, professionalism, and purpose.
Process invoices, post cash and wire payments, and manage leases and rentals accurately.
Partner with Sales to ensure every order is correct - monitoring details like sales tax, billing contacts, and documentation.
Proactively chase down missing or incorrect information rather than waiting for replies
Step in as backup for others in Accounting when needed.
Education
High school diploma - General Education
Allen High School
Allen, TX
06.2009
Skills
Achieved high data accuracy for project reports through diligent maintenance efforts Strengthened team performance by facilitating precise data entry Improved quality control measures by rigorously verifying information accuracy
Achieved successful debtor identification through effective skip tracing techniques Enhanced collection processes by providing critical information Improved team performance by maintaining comprehensive records of debtor engagements
Achieved seamless daily operations of MAS90 software through effective support of team members Resolved software issues promptly, enhancing overall productivity Maintained accurate data entry and upkeep, contributing to operational excellence
Navigated changing priorities and environments with a proactive and flexible mindset
Achieved improved customer relationship management through effective team support in Salesforce utilization Enhanced data accuracy by streamlining entry and maintenance processes Resolved user issues, leading to increased system efficiency
Utilized advanced features of Microsoft Office Suite applications to support project management and documentation
Utilized strong organizational abilities to improve overall project workflow management
Conducted thorough reviews and assessments of tasks and projects, maintaining high levels of detail-oriented execution