Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Collections Manager 2016
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Roque (Rocky) Alejo

Irving,TX

Summary

Dynamic Collections Manager with a proven track record in team building and strategy development. Skilled in compliance, relationship management, and enhancing collection processes to drive results.

Experienced with managing collections operations and implementing effective strategies to recover overdue accounts. Utilizes strong negotiation and communication skills to achieve high recovery rates and maintain positive client relationships. Track record of successfully streamlining processes and enhancing team efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Collections Manager

AutoNation
Irving, TX
01.2024 - 02.2026

coaching as needed.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and
procedures related to collections activities.
Developed strategies for collecting on delinquent accounts while
maintaining customer relations.
Produced monthly reports detailing progress against established goals for
collections activity.

  • Trained staff on best practices for collections and customer interaction techniques.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve customer disputes efficiently.
  • Established procedures for collection of past due amounts.

Collections Manager

Regional Finance
Plano, TX
09.2021 - 11.2023

Train and develop staff members of the Centralized Collections team
(Auto, personal and retail loans).
Monitor departmental metrics to ensure performance standards are met.
Recommend and implement process improvements when needed.
Working with senior leadership to implement strategic initiatives.
Conduct account audits and communicate results to team members.
Facilitate escalation resolutions with Regional customers and team
members.
Resolve employee issues where necessary.
Facilitate scheduling to ensure proper coverage.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Collections Manager

CCM Finance LLC
Richardton, ND
03.2019 - 08.2021

Trained and mentored new employees on collection methods,
documentation requirements, and performance strategies.
Supervised staff of collectors, monitoring phone calls and letters. Followed
prescribed scripts and maintained a friendly but firm attitude with full
knowledge of contractual requirements and legal remedies.
Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies. Visited premises
of customers to directly collect payments.

  • Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.

Senior Team Leader

Bank of America
Fort Worth, TX
09.2017 - 01.2019

Processed customer requests for statements, ordered additional checks,
and updated customer personal information in the database.
Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership
management issues.
Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit
specific needs.
Corresponded with customers and conferred with coworkers to answer
inquiries, discuss market fluctuations, or resolve account problems.

  • Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.

Late Stage- Collections Manager

Santander Consumer USA
Lewisville, TX
07.2007 - 07.2017

Trained and mentored new employees on collection methods,
documentation requirements, and performance strategies.
Supervised staff of collectors, monitoring phone calls and letters. Contacted
customers to collect outstanding payments via one-time or negotiated
installment methods.
Processed payments and applied to customer balances. Contacted clients
with past-due payments and actively monitored payments due from
clients.
Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection
problems.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Dallas High School
Dallas, TX
05-1992

Skills

    Problem Anticipation
    Resolution
    Relationship Building
    Creative and Innovative
    Business Relationship

    Management
    Adaptable to Changing Conditions
    Decision Making
    Team Building
    Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Received Manager pf the Year Award in 2016.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Collections Manager 2016

Recognized for outstanding performance, leadership, and innovation in managing collections processes and team performance. Trained and mentored a team of 20-25 collectors, resulting in 3 individuals being promoted to senior roles.

Timeline

Collections Manager

AutoNation
01.2024 - 02.2026

Collections Manager

Regional Finance
09.2021 - 11.2023

Collections Manager

CCM Finance LLC
03.2019 - 08.2021

Senior Team Leader

Bank of America
09.2017 - 01.2019

Late Stage- Collections Manager

Santander Consumer USA
07.2007 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

North Dallas High School