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Reginald Wingo

Stafford,VA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Collections SpecialistSenior Collection Specialist

Summary

Professional collections specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in accounts receivable management, negotiation, and dispute resolution. Reliable, adaptable, and known for maintaining high standards and delivering impactful outcomes in dynamic environments. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Collections Specialist

Democracy Federal Credit Union
Alexandria, VA
02.2024 - 05.2026
  • Analyzed member accounts to identify trends in delinquencies and recommend solutions.
  • Developed effective communication strategies to negotiate debt repayment plans with clients.
  • Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
  • Send delinquency correspondence and

notices accordingly

  • Assigned collateral for repossession thru auction sales
  • Developed payment plans for members, fostering positive relationships and financial responsibility.
  • Prepare accounts to file Bankruptcy and Estate Claims

Senior Collection Specialist

Fundation Group
Reston, VA
01.2020 - 10.2023
  • Analyzed client accounts to identify payment patterns and implement tailored collection approaches.
  • Utilized CRM systems to track account statuses and optimize follow-up strategies for overdue payments.
  • Led collections strategy to improve recovery rates and minimize outstanding debt.
  • Supported Management on collection strategies assisted with Mid and Month end performance Excel spread sheets Recorded information about financial status and collection efforts
  • Mitigated risk by thoroughly evaluating debtor profiles and implementing appropriate collection strategies based on historical performance and unique account characteristics.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve disputes and enhance customer relationships.

Call Center Manager

CU Collections
Manassas, VA
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Supervised and Coached collection staff on member customer service etiquette
  • Monitored collections for multimillion dollar Credit Union portfolios
  • Led team of call center agents to achieve service level goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared monthly financial delinquency report for submission to clients
  • Increased productivity by implementing daily call statistics
  • Improved communication by establishing monthly conference calls to client management
  • Effectively trained and coached employers in FDCPA compliance of policies, procedures and practices

Collection Specialist

OnDeck Capital
Arlington, VA
05.2014 - 05.2017
  • Promoted to Senior Collection Specialist responsible for mentoring and coaching staff to ensure company and FDCPA guidelines were followed
  • Introduced new policies and procedures as a subject matter expert by organizing daily Team huddles
  • Negotiated re-payment plans by identifying causes of delinquent payments to assist in recovery of debt and meet realistic timeframes.
  • Collected an additional $120,000+ by recommending, developing and implementing Team incentivized challenges for the Virginia and Colorado offices
  • Significantly reduced Write-off Delinquency List projections by 5%
  • Authorized and Rejected Team ACH transactions
  • Achieved 95% satisfied Merchant escalation resolution
  • Proposed realistic, carefully-constructed payment plans

Recovery Specialist Team Lead

Transit Employees Federal Credit Union
Washington, DC
06.2011 - 04.2014
  • Analyzed member accounts to identify delinquent loans and initiate recovery procedures
  • Developed customized payment plans based on member financial situations and recovery goals.
  • Prioritized, assigned and reviewed work performed by department of 3
  • Process Tax Liens, Levies, Garnishments and filed proof of claims on bankrupt accounts
  • Addressed E-Oscar disputes, prepared CUNA Disability, CPI and GAP claims
  • Assigned collateral accounts for repossession and delinquent accounts for legal action
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong numerical accuracy

Education

Some College - Computer Science

ECPI Computer Institute
Hampton, VA

Skills

  • Teamwork orientation
  • Credit and collections
  • Proficiency in Symitar
  • Customer service
  • Advanced Skip Tracing
  • Call center
  • Data collection
  • Supervising experience
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Payment posting
  • Microsoft Access
  • Accounts receivable

Certification

Certified Virginia Notary Public

Timeline

Collections Specialist

Democracy Federal Credit Union
02.2024 - 05.2026

Senior Collection Specialist

Fundation Group
01.2020 - 10.2023

Call Center Manager

CU Collections
05.2017 - 12.2019

Collection Specialist

OnDeck Capital
05.2014 - 05.2017

Recovery Specialist Team Lead

Transit Employees Federal Credit Union
06.2011 - 04.2014

Some College - Computer Science

ECPI Computer Institute

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Reginald Wingo