Professional Collections Representative with 35 years of experience in the collections industry. Hardworking, friendly and a great negotiator. Mastery in locating debtors.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collections Representative
Douglass & Associates
06.2011 - Current
Improved collections efficiency by implementing strategic negotiation techniques and customer service skills.
Reduced delinquency rates for assigned accounts through persistent follow-up and effective communication.
Maintained accurate records of all collection activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Collaborated closely with legal department when necessary, facilitating the initiation of legal actions or settlements as required.
Contributed to improved cash flow by consistently meeting or exceeding monthly recovery goals set by management.
Handled highly sensitive information responsibly while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Used skip tracing and other techniques to locate debtors.
Administrator/Debt Collector
Manbir Sandu LPA
08.2008 - 06.2011
Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Improved debt recovery rates by implementing effective negotiation strategies and maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of state and federal debt collection laws, protecting the company from potential legal issues.
Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
Collector
J.P.Recovery Services
05.2002 - 06.2008
Increased recovery rates with consistent follow-up on overdue accounts.
Consistently met or exceeded individual performance metrics while contributing to team goals as a reliable team player.
Responsible for a four million portfolio of large balance delinquent accounts.
Client Service Manager/Collector
Revenue Group
02.1999 - 05.2002
Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing timely solutions.
Handled Client base of approximately 400 clients that generate over two hundred thousand dollars in fees per month.
Responsible for a two million dollar portfolio of delinquent accounts.
Senior Account Executive
A.C.E Recovery Services
05.1998 - 01.1999
Developed new business opportunities for company growth through effective networking and client presentations.
Actively participated in industry events as a representative of the company, expanding professional network connections for potential leads generation.
Secured forty new accounts to increase company revenue and drive market share.
Collections Supervisor
Revenue Assistance Corp.(Revenue Group)
03.1996 - 05.1998
Contributed to the development of newly established company by being solely responsible for all client concerns while recovering on all existing accounts.
Collections Manager
Markowitz, Rosenberg & Assoc., Inc.
08.1994 - 03.1996
Reorganized accounts receivable system and developed in-house collections policies and procedures for seven physicians. Interacted with collection agencies to negotiate fees to transfer bad debt accounts; with attorneys to handle bankruptcies, estates, and personal injury settlements; and with insurance companies to exhaust their liability,
Adjuster/Collector
Friedman, Natkins & Freedman
03.1993 - 06.1994
Worked with the State of Ohio Attorney General to resolve problem delinquencies for the State of Ohio Department of Taxation by establishing liability in corporate cases.
Increased recovery rates with consistent follow-up on overdue accounts.
Collector/Supervisor
Credit Consultants, Inc.
06.1989 - 03.1993
Responsible for recoveries on large balance medical accounts.
Responsible for sixteen collectors who used a predictive dialer system.