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Tonia Burns

Columbia,SC

Summary

Strategic Customer Service Leader with expertise in coaching teams and enhancing quality scores in banking support. Demonstrated ability to reinforce compliance and resolve complex customer issues. Committed to elevating service standards and driving team performance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Team Lead

First Citizens Bank
Columbia, SC
11.2022 - Current

Coached and developed associates by analyzing failed quality scores, compliance issues, and customer satisfaction feedback.

  • Reviewed service quality and ensured adherence to banking compliance standards.
  • Reviewed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Assisted associates with navigating company processes to improve service efficiency. with company processes to effectively resolve customer service issues through chat.

Customer Service Representative

FIRST CITIZENS BANK
Columbia, SC
10.2015 - Current
  • Resolved customer inquiries, delivering accurate product and service information to enhance satisfaction.
  • Provided banking assistance to customers with account inquiries and service requests
  • Resolved customer concerns using bank policies and procedures
  • Supported new hire development post-training, ensuring smooth transition into customer service roles.

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

FIRST CITIZENS BANK and Trust
Columbia, SC
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Supervised customer service team addressing banking inquiries and account support to ensure high-quality service.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues involving deposits, withdrawals, and account access.
  • Coached representatives on bank policies and service standards to enhance customer interactions.
  • Monitored call quality and guided documentation practices in bank systems to maintain compliance and accuracy.

Collections Specialist

First Citizens Bank SC
Columbia, SC
07.2010 - 2014
  • Negotiated repayment arrangements to assist customers and business clients in managing their accounts
  • Contacted borrowers to discuss and resolve delinquent loan accounts at First Citizens Bank SC
  • Ensured compliance with bank policies and debt collection regulations during all outreach efforts

Collections Supervisor

CheckCare/TigerTranz
Columbia, SC
09.2003 - 11.2009
  • Supervised collections legal team to resolve dishonored checks efficiently.
  • Reviewed delinquent accounts and prioritized follow-up actions in collection systems.
  • Trained representatives on payment plans, call handling, and compliance procedures.
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy, ensuring compliance before advancing legal processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lower Richland High School
Hopkins, SC
06-1987

Skills

  • coaching and development
  • Banking compliance
  • Quality review
  • Performance management

Timeline

Customer Service Team Lead

First Citizens Bank
11.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

FIRST CITIZENS BANK and Trust
11.2018 - 09.2019

Customer Service Representative

FIRST CITIZENS BANK
10.2015 - Current

Collections Specialist

First Citizens Bank SC
07.2010 - 2014

Collections Supervisor

CheckCare/TigerTranz
09.2003 - 11.2009

High School Diploma -

Lower Richland High School
Tonia Burns