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Kirsten Mills

Kirsten Mills

Saginaw,TX

Summary

Seasoned Collection Manager with a proven track record of enhancing debt recovery processes and customer relations. Excelled in data analysis and implementing effective negotiation strategies, boosting collections performance. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in collections practices.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Collection Manager

Atlas Financial Group, LLC
12.2013 - Current
  • Performed detailed research into customer backgrounds in order to collect past due balances efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintained customer accounts, including payment history and credit limits.
  • Reviewed documentation associated with each account prior to initiating contact with customers in order to determine best course of action for resolution of delinquent accounts.
  • Implemented automated systems for tracking customer payments and delinquencies.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding collections practices.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for collecting outstanding payments from customers.
  • Negotiated payment arrangements with customers in order to minimize bad debt losses.

Client Relations and Sales Director

Lockhart, Morris, and Montgomery, LLC
02.2012 - 12.2013
  • Exceeded sales goals through effective time management and resource allocations.
  • Updated products, service agreements and pricing to retain competitive advantage and generate new customers.
  • Created innovative sales strategies through monitoring and evaluating market trends and competitive offerings.
  • Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

Collection Manager

MKS Services, LLC
04.2010 - 02.2012
  • Prepared accounts receivable-related journal entries for accounting month-end close.
  • Identified and discussed with management opportunities for improvements to procedures and internal controls.
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging and worked with various areas to address business needs.
  • Collaborated on collection and dispute resolution issues.

Education

Texas Christian University

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Austin Community College

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ATI Career Training Center

Skills

  • Debt collection proficiency
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Risk analysis expertise
  • Credit analysis expertise
  • Payment plan development
  • Committed to continuous learning
  • Service-oriented communication
  • Strategic issue resolution
  • Effective time management
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Versatile in various roles and tasks
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Customer insight analysis
  • Results-driven mindset
  • Performance management
  • Risk management
  • Effective negotiation
  • Portfolio monitoring

Certification

  • Professional Collection Specialist, - December 22, 2010
  • Advanced HIPAA, - October 20, 2010
  • FDCPA, - April 16, 2010

Timeline

Collection Manager

Atlas Financial Group, LLC
12.2013 - Current

Client Relations and Sales Director

Lockhart, Morris, and Montgomery, LLC
02.2012 - 12.2013

Collection Manager

MKS Services, LLC
04.2010 - 02.2012

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Austin Community College

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ATI Career Training Center

Texas Christian University
Kirsten Mills