Highly motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LITIGATION SUPPORT COORDINATOR
DISCOVER National Recovery Center
Whitehall, Columbus
03.2024 - Current
Reviews, signs and notarizes legal affidavits for various attorneys
Manages and escalates risk and issues to management daily.
Funding Support Specialist
DISCOVER Home Loans
Phoenix, AZ
06.2023 - 03.2024
Performed SME support to the Funding Specialists by reviewing and updating data entry of borrowers' mortgage or HELOC loans, and providing feedback to Funders before funds are released.
Manually processes wire transfers that were not automatically updated.
Prepared reports according to the laws and regulations for financial institutions.
Funding Specialist
DISCOVER Home Loans
Phoenix, AZ
05.2022 - 06.2023
Reviewed home loans for disbursement, managed funding channels to ensure policies and procedures were followed, and managed cases and followed up with borrowers via telephone or email
Prepared weekly team meeting notes
Affirmed loan document accuracy to protect lenders from potential fraud.
Probate Representative
DISCOVER Card Services & Recovery
New Albany, OH
07.2021 - 05.2022
Serviced accounts for deceased card members, utilizing multiple systems to process accounts after closing deceased members' accounts
Communicated with families or friends of deceased card members on the process of updating the deceased information
Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Account Specialist
DISCOVER Credit Card Services
Columbus, OH
04.2020 - 07.2021
Handled customer service inquiries and assisted with resolving issues
Updated customers' personal information, activated credit cards, processed payments, redeemed rewards, submitted credit line increase or decrease requests, and re-send statements to customers when required
Adhered to standards of quality and service as well as all compliance requirements.
Customer Care Advocate
JCPENNEY
Columbus, OH
12.2019 - 04.2020
Provided support to team members to find the best solution to resolve customers' issues using the necessary tools by offering the best products and services
Act as complaint resolution specialist for escalated customer issues
Reviewed emails, transactions, and cases while managing telephone calls to reduce call volume
Navigated multiple computer systems and applications to find information
Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions
Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Team Lead (Temporary)
JCPENNEY
Columbus, OH
10.2019 - 12.2019
Collaborated with team Supervisor to assist associates with understanding the needs of the organization and set clear expectations for success
Monitored and coached associates setting clear expectations on performance and behavior, and maintaining strong performance levels
Guided associates on how to handle escalated calls
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Customer Service Representative
JCPENNEY
Columbus, OH
11.2018 - 10.2019
Answered a constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction, provide updates on the order status, and validate their information to provide appropriate responses to queries
Process refunds and adjustments when required
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Part-time Customer Service Associate
THE HOME DEPOT
Canal Winchester, OH
10.2018 - 05.2019
Assisted customers in-store or via telephone with processing online orders
Released online or call-in orders for pickup to customers
Maintained customers' orders in the order management system and updated the physical location as needed
Processed refunds for returned items
Processed applications for the rental of Penske and Home Depot vehicles
Helped customers with a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Administrative Support Officer
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT
Kingston, Jamaica
04.2012 - 02.2018
Managed administrative support functions by scheduling appointments, meetings, and workshops
Prepared invoices for purchases of office supplies and equipment
Maintained electronic and manual office filing systems
Assisted with implementing committees for Energy Conservation, a Recycling Program, and Disaster Mitigation, to save on cost and provide awareness to protecting the environment and safety of lives and infrastructure
Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for staff and committee meetings and staff events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Tucson, AZ
05.2026
Diploma - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBBEAN (UCC)
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2005
Diploma - Computer and Information Sciences
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBBEAN (UCC)
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2003
Skills
Effective Written and Verbal Communication
Organizing and Planning
Multitasking
Time & Case Management
Team Leadership
Delegating
Strong Customer Relationship Management
Effective Call Management
Database Management
Training and Coaching
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Active Listening
Attention to Detail
Effective Interpersonal Relations
Report Preparation
Microsoft Windows and Office Suites
Team Collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LITIGATION SUPPORT COORDINATOR
DISCOVER National Recovery Center
03.2024 - Current
Funding Support Specialist
DISCOVER Home Loans
06.2023 - 03.2024
Funding Specialist
DISCOVER Home Loans
05.2022 - 06.2023
Probate Representative
DISCOVER Card Services & Recovery
07.2021 - 05.2022
Account Specialist
DISCOVER Credit Card Services
04.2020 - 07.2021
Customer Care Advocate
JCPENNEY
12.2019 - 04.2020
Team Lead (Temporary)
JCPENNEY
10.2019 - 12.2019
Customer Service Representative
JCPENNEY
11.2018 - 10.2019
Part-time Customer Service Associate
THE HOME DEPOT
10.2018 - 05.2019
Administrative Support Officer
FORESTRY DEPARTMENT
04.2012 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Diploma - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBBEAN (UCC)
Diploma - Computer and Information Sciences
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBBEAN (UCC)
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