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Tamika McGee

Lithonia

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven collections professional with over 10 years of experience in managing overdue accounts within a call center environment. Proven expertise in achieving and surpassing collection targets through strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills. Skilled in using industry-specific tools to optimize efficiency while maintaining professionalism and compliance. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience to excel in a collections call center role and contribute to the success of your team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Collector II

Stellantis Financial Services Inc
12.2018 - 11.2024
  • Advised borrowers on account status and repossession processes.
  • Coordinated with outsourced towing and recovery agents to ensure regulation adherence during recovery activities.
  • Recognized for meeting monthly targets in managing delinquent accounts and repossession cases.
  • Shared effective strategies with junior colleagues for improved performance.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to design strategic growth initiatives.
  • Leveraged CRM systems to monitor customer interactions and efficiently manage accounts.
  • Demonstrated consistent performance in a fully-remote role for 4 years.

Collector/Team Lead

Merchants Preferred
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Proposed settlements, realignments, and deferments to resolve delinquent accounts.
  • Oversaw auto-dialer operations to optimize communication efficiency.
  • Directed teams through consistent communication of objectives while fostering motivation for efficient outcomes.
  • Communicated educational targets, performance metrics, and new hire information to HR teams and senior management.
  • Adept at handling various office applications and specialized investigative tools.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly targets, promoting a positive work environment and boosting overall productivity.
  • Contacted customers to discuss payment schedules and set up or immediately process payments.
  • Functioned in a remote capacity periodically.

Account Manager

United Acceptance Inc
12.2012 - 04.2016
  • Evaluated contracts to handle late auto loan payments.
  • Advanced responsibilities by overseeing 90–120 day delinquent accounts after working with 30-day cases.
  • Achieved substantial reduction in 90-day account files through aggressive skip tracing.
  • Negotiated full balances by assessing customers' financial conditions.
  • Collaborated with auto-dialer system, processing accounts independently through Excel spreadsheets.

Education

Certificate - Business Communication

Detroit Business Institute
Detroit, MI
05.1994

Skills

  • Proficient typing skills
  • Exemplary customer service
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Strong negotiator
  • Proficient in office software including Windows 10, Excel, Microsoft Word and QuickBooks

Timeline

Collector II

Stellantis Financial Services Inc
12.2018 - 11.2024

Collector/Team Lead

Merchants Preferred
06.2016 - 10.2018

Account Manager

United Acceptance Inc
12.2012 - 04.2016

Certificate - Business Communication

Detroit Business Institute
Tamika McGee