Results-driven Senior Manager with over 20 years of expertise in collections management across early-stage, late-stage, and third-party collections. Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and enhancing collection strategies to maximize efficiency and performance. Strong background in regulatory compliance, process improvement, and relationship building with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration with risk analytics teams to drive strategic initiatives in collections and recoveries.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Credit & Collections Manager
QAD, Inc
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2019 - Current
Spearhead the development and implementation of collections strategies, covering pre-collection, early-stage, late-stage, and third-party collections, driving overall recovery performance and operational efficiency.
Lead a team of 10 collections professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement through training, mentorship, and performance reviews.
Collaborate with the risk analytics team to build a comprehensive monitoring suite, optimizing collection strategies based on real-time data and performance metrics.
Oversee the review and enhancement of collection processes, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Develop and present collection performance reports to senior management, driving informed decision-making in the Credit Risk Committee meetings.
Manage relationships with third-party collections teams, ensuring optimal performance through effective communication, goal setting, and performance tracking.
Global Collections & Account Receivables Manager
Vidyo, Inc.
Hackensack, NJ
05.2015 - 05.2019
Managed end-to-end collections process for both early-stage and late-stage accounts, focusing on improving recovery rates and reducing delinquency.
Worked closely with cross-functional teams to develop and refine collection processes, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
Created and maintained collection performance dashboards, using Excel and data analytics to track KPIs and identify trends for strategic adjustments.
Led training initiatives for collections teams, enhancing their negotiation skills and ability to manage difficult customer communications professionally and effectively.
Accounts Receivable Manager
I. Halper and Supplies Inc.
Bayonne, NJ
10.2013 - 04.2015
Responsible for applying cash receipts to customers accounts.
Researched and resolved customer claims (Shortages, pod's, discount violation and returns.
Prepared monthly AR reconciliation status reports, weekly invoicing/aging totals/cash receipts/invoice adjustments and monthly statements.
Responsible for processing credit reports for verification of references, and establishing validity of information provided.
Managed AR team of 2 accountants.
Supported senior management by analyzing collection performance data and identifying opportunities to improve collection strategies.
Ensured timely and accurate documentation of procedures, processes, and customer communications, maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Provided insights and recommendations for improving operational efficiency based on data analysis and feedback from collections teams.
Worked Directly with I. Halper's Owners, Controller and Sales.
Global Credit/Collections Manager
Bank of America
Newark, NJ
03.2002 - 05.2013
Managed centralized, frontline, and backline operations for teams as large as 25 collection associates.
Provided balanced and consistent feedback in regards to performance, individual development and career placement.
Responsible for the facilitation of New Hire education ensuring new associates were prepared once released to their team. Responsibilities included preparation, system access, system training and curriculum including OCC compliance/FDCPA and TCPA policies.
Facilitated Continuing education to seasoned associates and team managers.
Accurately forecast monthly losses and achieved business performance goals.
Contributor of process improvements and ensured consistency, accuracy and efficiency.
Ensured compliance with state and federal laws in order to minimize risk and legal concerns.