Dedicated and motivated leader, who excels at effectively leading teams by utilizing proven methods, streamlining operations, increasing productivity, and engaging and developing teams. Welcomes change that challenges the norm, while building and leveraging relationships with an increased focus on finding ways to create efficiencies that keep both the business and customer in mind.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead - Verifications
Carvana LLC
Tempe, AZ
08.2021 - Current
Fraud & Executive Resolutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, IT, Finance and Compliance in the design and implementation of new fraud programs and strategies to reduce risk of potential fraud and mitigate fraud loss
Collaborate with both Legal and Customer Experience Teams, to assist in supporting and resolving escalated customer concerns
Ensure risk policies are current and monthly targets & fraud forecast is communicated to stakeholders
Coach and develop a team of Verification Specialist to ensure monthly KPIs are met and exceeded to provide exceptional customer experience
Reviewing and audit current underwriting practices for approval & exceptions
Verifications Training
Onboarding and implementation of training to Verification New Hires during 13 week training program, in both a virtual and classroom setting
Training curriculum oversight & development of learning activities and objectives
Manage tracking and reporting progress of each new hire class
Weekly performance development and calibrations for trainees at both an individual and group setting
Operations Manager
Bridgecrest Credit Company LLC
Mesa, Arizona
05.2018 - 08.2021
Remarking & Transport Services
Identify and implement new strategies to assist team in working through their auction inventory, decreasing overall aging
Improving compliance standards in written communication sent to customers regarding the sale of their vehicle at auction and potential deficiency or surplus on their loan
Effectively manage communication and relationships with Outside Remarketing Team and auctions
Increase employee engagement in remote work environment
Impounds Team
Executed integration of team into 3rd party database
Leveraged relationship with 3rd party vendor to create reporting and enhancements within the database to increase visibility and promote efficiencies, eliminating manual processes within the team
Developed benchmarks and performance metrics to increase team productivity and accountability
Increased exposure with Legal to identify additional ways for the team to have accountability with tow yards and repairs facilities, helping to mitigate the company's losses
Identified opportunities to increase team engagement and development
Senior Operations Coordinator
Bridgecrest Credit Company LLC
Mesa, AZ
11.2017 - 05.2018
Partnered with leadership to increase personal and professional growth, by building relationships and soliciting feedback
Promoted process improvements within Recovery, Vendor Management, and Charge Off Collections Teams
Built rapport with various teams by increasing employee engagement, facilitating development meetings, and implemented tracking and performance metrics
Promoted process improvements within Recovery, Vendor Management, and Performing Charge Off
Executed contracting with 3rd party vendors
Loan Advisor
Bridgecrest Credit Company LLC
Mesa, AZ
02.2016 - 11.2017
Surveyed new customers on their purchase experience at the dealership, as well as reviewed terms of their contract
Educated customers on their contractual obligations and provided assistance during financial hardships
Reviewed loan criteria for repossession eligibility
Assigned approved accounts out for repossession with 3rd party agents through recovery database
Utilized available resources to complete skip research and communicated effectively with agents to recover vehicles in a timely manner
Met and exceeded monthly goals, targets, and KPI's
Family Resource Specialist
Child Crisis Center
Mesa, AZ
04.2013 - 01.2016
Developed curriculum and learning materials for both biological and adoptive families, focusing on early childhood development
Facilitated community programs for both parents and children
Coordinated training and development of professional staff and peers
Provided services including counseling, case management, education, and job training to diverse client base
Cultivated community outreach, and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identified new partners, and raised community awareness
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
Arizona State University
05.2013
Skills
Effectively communicates within all levels of organization
Ability to adapt quickly to change and learn on the fly
Development and execution of new strategies
Successful team building, employee engagement, and performance management
Achieves outcomes at a high level with minimal supervision
Vendor Contracting & Management
Data Analysis & Forecasting
Organizational development & facilitation of training