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TEKESIA SMITH

Rocky Mount,NC

Summary

With over 15 years of customer service experience, I have developed specialized skills as a Collections Specialist and Administrative Associate, leveraging exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills to drive success in these roles. Recognized for a strong drive to learn and grow, I continually pursue opportunities to expand my knowledge and expertise

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Collections Specialist

Robert Half/City Of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC
11.2024 - Current
  • Perform comprehensive title searches to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Implement skip tracing techniques to locate and recover delinquent accounts.
  • Communicate with customers regarding outstanding payments and negotiate payment plans.for Loans and Property Taxes.
  • Compile reports on collection activity, including outstanding debt amounts, collection success rates, and customer trends.
  • Reach out to customers via phone, email, or mail to discuss their overdue payments.

Assist with taxes owed on real estate, personal property.

Collection Specialist

Wells Fargo
04.2019 - 10.2024
  • Documented all collection activities accurately in company databases
  • Managed high volume of outbound calls daily while maintaining professional demeanor at all times
  • Recorded address changes and purged records of deceased customers for assigned accounts
  • Helped customers get back on top of payment demands by setting up accommodating plans
  • Monitored delinquent accounts for potential legal action or repossession

Retention Team Lead

Centurylink
11.2014 - 06.2019
  • Trained new employees and provided ongoing support
  • Managed team members and delegated tasks effectively
  • Developed strong communication channels within team
  • Reported on team performance to upper management regularly

Claims Representative

Xerox
01.2013 - 10.2014
  • Assisted in developing new procedures and guidelines for handling specific types of claims
  • Negotiated with claimants to solidify claim settlements
  • Identified potentially fraudulent claims and referred them for further investigation
  • Communicated regularly with claimants regarding status of their claims
  • Maintained accurate records of all claims-related activities in company databases

Team Leader

Target
03.2010 - 01.2013
  • Supervised teams and individuals, giving feedback on performance and setting goals for improvement
  • Coached new employees struggling with specific tasks
  • Contributed to successful quality control initiatives and implemented new strategies to improve employee work
  • Coordinated with other departments to streamline processes
  • Loaded, unloaded, moved and transferred merchandise throughout store
  • Supported teams to achieve department goals and objectives

Administrative Assistant Associate

Angels of Mercy
03.2000 - 04.2007

Performed front office duties and helped manage the daily workflow in a healthcare facility. Also scheduled appointments and kept patient records up to date

Education

Associate of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2013

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Empathy and Tactfulness
  • Critical Thinking
  • MS Excel
  • MS Office
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Professionalism
  • Computer Literacy
  • Skip tracking

Timeline

Collections Specialist

Robert Half/City Of Rocky Mount
11.2024 - Current

Collection Specialist

Wells Fargo
04.2019 - 10.2024

Retention Team Lead

Centurylink
11.2014 - 06.2019

Claims Representative

Xerox
01.2013 - 10.2014

Team Leader

Target
03.2010 - 01.2013

Administrative Assistant Associate

Angels of Mercy
03.2000 - 04.2007

Associate of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
TEKESIA SMITH