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TAMMY SPARKS

Miamisburg,OH

Summary

Expert in fraud prevention and effective communication, I enhanced security measures at Discover Financial, significantly reducing fraudulent activities. My background also includes roles in customer service and legal support, where I applied my skills in transaction review and client interactions to improve operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Fraud Specialist

Discover Financial
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
  • Closed accounts and reopened with new account numbers, sent out new cards for account and and built case for charges that did not belong to card holder.
  • Reviewed transactions and receipts to identify any suspicious activity.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to detect and prevent fraud.
  • Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.

Customer Service Representative

Metlife
11.2017 - 08.2021

I worked remotely from home office. I took inbound calls helping customers with their Dental Insurance, and claims. I also worked with provider offices with benefit breakdown, pretreatment questions, code lookup and procedure prices and claim filing.

Customer Service Representative

Synchrony Financial Inc
02.2016 - 05.2017

Worked remotely from home. I answered Inbound calls and provided customer service to credit card account subscribers. I reviewed billing statements,processed payments, and also helped with credit increases.

Legal Secretary

Melinda Haynes Law Office
04.2008 - 10.2015
  • Scheduled and made appointments.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.

Education

GED -

East Carter High School
Grayson, KY

Skills

  • Fraud prevention
  • Fraud Detection
  • Transaction review
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Effective Communication
  • Loss Prevention

Timeline

Fraud Specialist

Discover Financial
03.2022 - 06.2024

Customer Service Representative

Metlife
11.2017 - 08.2021

Customer Service Representative

Synchrony Financial Inc
02.2016 - 05.2017

Legal Secretary

Melinda Haynes Law Office
04.2008 - 10.2015

GED -

East Carter High School
TAMMY SPARKS