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Samantha Smith

Collections Specialist
Norman,OK

Summary

Seasoned Collections Specialist with a background in managing and resolving delinquent accounts. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with customers while upholding credit policies, leading to effective collection efforts. Notable strengths include negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills which have consistently mitigated financial losses in previous roles. Adept at driving financial and customer service excellence, I leveraged strong negotiation skills and professionalism at Capital One to enhance collections and customer relations. Skilled in Google Suites and conflict resolution, I significantly improved payment compliance and customer satisfaction, showcasing my ability to excel both independently and in team settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Collections Specialist

Capital One
Tulsa, OK
09.2016 - Current
  • Notified customers of delinquent accounts with attempt to collect outstanding amounts.
  • Arranged for debt repayment and established repayment schedule based on customer finances.
  • Recorded and updated customer personal accounts with accurate contact information.
  • Reviewed accounts to determine payment plan compliance.
  • Recorded information about customers' financial status and collections status efforts.

Cash Management Specialist

Loomis Armored US
Tulsa, OK
05.2012 - 08.2016
  • Assisted auditors to analyze treasury activities and support compliance and business requirements.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Maintained current and accurate cash balances for all programs, departments and projects.

Cashier/Customer Service Manager

Reasors Grocery Store
Tulsa, OK
08.2007 - 05.2012
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Evaluated and authenticated returns, exchanges and voids.
  • Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
  • Responded to phone and online customer service requests within designated turnaround time to improve customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oologah-Talala High School
Oologah, OK
02.2009

Skills

  • Goals and performance
  • Record keeping proficiency
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Correspondence Sorting and Filing
  • Updating Customer Accounts
  • Payment Scheduling
  • Administration and Management
  • Credit and Collections
  • Account Monitoring
  • Payment Processing
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Strong in Teamwork Environment as well as on own
  • Policies and Procedures Adherence
  • Google Suites

Timeline

Collections Specialist

Capital One
09.2016 - Current

Cash Management Specialist

Loomis Armored US
05.2012 - 08.2016

Cashier/Customer Service Manager

Reasors Grocery Store
08.2007 - 05.2012

High School Diploma -

Oologah-Talala High School
Samantha Smith Collections Specialist