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Lisa Lombard

Woodburn,USA
Lisa Lombard

Summary

Motivated individual with experience in customer service and collections, with top-notch professional and personal integrity. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customers' as well as the organization's needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service. Adept at driving results through collaborative teamwork, and adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Portland, Oregon

Accounts Representative, seasonal
12.2015 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Analyzed taxpayer data using multiple systems, ensuring precise resolutions, and enhanced service.
  • Resolved diverse tax issues through empathetic support, fostering trust and communication.
  • Secured financial data, maintaining compliance, and protecting taxpayer information integrity.
  • Interpreted tax codes to aid taxpayer understanding, improving compliance, and responsibility.
  • Provided technical support in a call center, addressing unique taxpayer issues with sound judgment.

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Portland, OR

Accounts Representative, seasonal
10.2010 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Analyzed taxpayer data using multiple systems, ensuring precise resolutions, and enhanced service.
  • Resolved diverse tax issues through empathetic support, fostering trust and communication.
  • Secured financial data, maintaining compliance, and protecting taxpayer information integrity.
  • Interpreted tax codes to aid taxpayer understanding, improving compliance, and responsibility.
  • Provided technical support in a call center, addressing unique taxpayer issues with sound judgment.

D&S LTD

Commercial Collector
03.2007 - 11.2007

Job overview

  • Executed office collection work remotely for Dell Financial Services.
  • Reviewed delinquent accounts and determined appropriate collection action.
  • Researched customer account information from various sources to resolve disputes or discrepancies.
  • Drafted letters, emails, and other correspondence related to collection efforts as needed.
  • Maintained detailed records of all collection activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service while collecting charged-off lease agreements and contracts.
  • Communicated effectively through phone, mail, and email channels.
  • Conducted skip tracing to locate debtors in order to ensure successful collections.

NCO FINANCIAL SERVICES
Beaverton, OR

Commercial Collector
11.2005 - 03.2007

Job overview

  • Executed office collection work on charged-off accounts for various clients, including banks and insurance companies.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients to foster open communication regarding payments.
  • Drafted letters, emails, and other correspondence related to collection efforts as needed.
  • Conducted comprehensive asset and liability investigations to enhance financial assessment accuracy.
  • Conducted skip tracing to locate debtors in order to ensure successful collections.
  • Negotiated payment plans through calls and correspondence, improving cash flow for clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of all collection activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

OREGON DEPT of REVENUE
Salem, OR

Revenue Agent 1
04.2002 - 06.2004

Job overview

  • Perform office collection work on delinquent accounts, tax liabilities, and overpayments due to the state.
  • Executed thorough account investigations on tax liabilities, enhancing recovery rates, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of accounts and legal actions taken, ensuring transparency, and facilitating timely follow-up processes.
  • Engaged in skip tracing to locate debtors effectively, utilizing various communication methods to secure payments, and reduce outstanding balances.
  • Executed comprehensive account investigations on tax liabilities, significantly enhancing recovery rates, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Trained new employees on collection procedures, fostering a supportive team environment that enhanced overall operational performance.

AT&T WIRELESS
Portland, OR

Final Accounts Representative/Collector
06.2000 - 06.2001

Job overview

  • Placed outbound calls on a predictive dialer to collect on past-due accounts, chargebacks, and NSF checks.
  • Streamlined payment processing for overdue accounts, significantly enhancing service restoration time, and boosting customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented a one-call resolution strategy, leading to improved customer retention, and a more efficient service experience.
  • Fostered a positive customer interaction environment, focusing on empathetic communication to address concerns, and build trust.
  • Analyzed billing discrepancies to implement corrective actions, resulting in substantial improvements in account accuracy and customer trust.
  • Assisted customers with billing inquiries and payment processing.

ACTIVE CREDIT SERVICES
Portland, OR

Collections Representative
09.1999 - 06.2000

Job overview

  • Managed caseload of up to 2,000 accounts for diverse clients including utilities and courts.
  • Managed collections for delinquent accounts through effective communication and negotiation.
  • Executed outbound calls to debtors to collect on charged off accounts.
  • Conducted skip tracing to locate debtors and recoverable assets.
  • Arranged payment plans or referred accounts to legal department for further action.
  • Handled irate customers smoothly to achieve performance targets.
  • Followed up on promises made by customers regarding payments or settlements.
  • Analyzed customer financial statements to determine payment plans.

WASHINGTON COLLECTORS
Pasco, WA

Collections Representative
05.1998 - 09.1999

Job overview

  • Managed case load of 1,000 accounts to ensure effective resolution and follow-up.
  • Utilized skip tracing techniques to locate debtors and assets efficiently, including locating hard-to-find debtors.
  • Facilitated payment arrangements or escalated accounts to legal department for further action.
  • Employed predictive dialer technology to maximize outbound call efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough research on accounts in response to disputes.
  • Documented all actions in database system for accurate record-keeping.

Education

Pioneer Pacific College
Wilsonville, OR

AAS from Paralegal Studies
02-2013

University Overview

GPA: 3.65

Student speaker at graduation ceremony, nominated by staff and peers.

Skills

  • Account management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Written correspondence
  • General office skills
  • Typing 60 wpm
  • 10 key 180 kpm
  • Data entry
  • Internet research
  • Customer service
  • Accurate filing
  • Multiple screens
  • Leadership
  • Tax compliance
  • Negotiation strategies

Internship

12/01/12- 02/13/13  DUNN CARNEY ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Portland, OR

  • Work under the direction of an Insurance Defense Paralegal organizing attorney work product notebooks.
  • Preparing case status reports and organizing discovery documents.
  • Sorting medical records in chronological order.
  • Investigative work including background checks.
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Important To Me

Career advancementCompany Culture

Interests

Flower arranging

Gardening

Gaming

Outdoors

Timeline

Accounts Representative, seasonal

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
12.2015 - 09.2016

Accounts Representative, seasonal

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
10.2010 - 03.2011

Commercial Collector

D&S LTD
03.2007 - 11.2007

Commercial Collector

NCO FINANCIAL SERVICES
11.2005 - 03.2007

Revenue Agent 1

OREGON DEPT of REVENUE
04.2002 - 06.2004

Final Accounts Representative/Collector

AT&T WIRELESS
06.2000 - 06.2001

Collections Representative

ACTIVE CREDIT SERVICES
09.1999 - 06.2000

Collections Representative

WASHINGTON COLLECTORS
05.1998 - 09.1999

Pioneer Pacific College

AAS from Paralegal Studies