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URSULA KOSCIELNIAK

Lemont,IL

Summary

Results-driven finance professional specializing in collections, financial analysis, and risk management. Known for crafting effective payment solutions, optimizing recovery processes, and ensuring meticulous financial accuracy. Expertise in tackling complex financial challenges, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering collaboration across teams to meet organizational goals. Strong relationship builder with clients, partners, and leadership, consistently delivering impactful results.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Asset Recovery Specialist

Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union
01.2009 - 10.2024

• Developed and implemented tailored payment plans for delinquent accounts, reducing delinquencies and improving cash flow.

• Prepared monthly delinquency reports and identified trends, advising senior management on strategies to minimize collections challenges.

• Streamlined recovery processes and improved recovery rates through detailed analysis of charge-offs, negative balances, and paid-off vehicles.

• Processed recovery and bankruptcy checks to maximize recoveries and ensure accurate reconciliation.

• Resolved payment discrepancies by utilizing comprehensive payment histories, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and minimizing losses.

• Established and maintained effective relationships with external collection agencies, increasing overall recoveries.

• Coordinated with insurance companies for claim resolutions, and managed title applications, lien releases, and transfers.

• Assisted with internal audits, providing documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Handled the forced-placed insurance process to ensure accuracy and mitigate potential risk.

• Processed loan modifications, ensuring all changes were accurate and in compliance.

• Worked closely with repossession agents and bankruptcy departments to minimize financial losses during repossession and bankruptcy proceedings.

Collections Specialist

Patzik Frank & Samotny, Ltd.
09.2008 - 01.2009
  • Monitored aging report to prioritize collection efforts on overdue accounts.
  • Contacted clients through calls, emails, or letters to follow up on unpaid invoices and ensured they are aware of their outstanding balances.
  • Worked with debtors to set up payments arrangements, often negotiating terms to settle outstanding debts over time.
  • Worked closely with attorneys to determine appropriate legal steps and escalate cases to ligation when necessary.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Governors State University
01.2007

Skills

  • Collections & Negotiation
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Customer Relations & Conflict Resolution
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Insurance Claims Management
  • Risk Management & Loss Prevention
  • Detail-Oriented Problem Solving
  • Account Reconciliation & Recovery

Affiliations

  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Episys

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Asset Recovery Specialist

Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union
01.2009 - 10.2024

Collections Specialist

Patzik Frank & Samotny, Ltd.
09.2008 - 01.2009

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A) - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Governors State University
URSULA KOSCIELNIAK