Mark C. Dupont
*** ********* ***** . *******, *********** 39110 . T: 601-***-**** .
abhv2w@r.postjobfree.com
Customer Service Executive Officer
Qualifications Profile
. Dynamic executive management professional with broad and deep
experience in client services, customer service management, call
center management, and business development.
. Well versed developing innovative solutions that drive increases in
productivity and cost savings.
. A record of preparing and managing department budgets ranging from
$2 million to $4.5 million.
. Regarded for the ability to coordinate the successful execution of
complex projects with multiple milestones.
Core Competencies
Revenue Growth Merger Analysis Training
Budget Administration CSR Management Process Improvement
Business Strategy New Business Development Financial Management
Chronology
(Early career through today.)
sallie mae SERVICING CORPORATION, Herndon, Virginia and Lynn Haven, Florida
1989 - 2004
As Senior Financial Analyst (1989 - 1990), accurately reconciled daily and
monthly cash activity for third-party clients.
As Service Coordinator for Lender Relations (1990 - 1995), instrumental in
providing technical assistance to clients with student loan portfolios that
were originated and serviced by the company. Collaborated with new clients
to define and clarify customized servicing requirements. Provided integral
oversight of all daily servicing, promptly researching and resolving issues
for a roster of 17 key clients. Compiled, prepared, and delivered month-
end reports to all clients.
As Manager of Acquisitions / Settlement (1995), charged with the purchase
of student loan accounts from over 300 portfolios, with total monthly sales
reaching an average of $178 million. Exercised signing authority of up to
$5 million per sale, with responsibility for final review and approval of
all sales.
As Manager of Records Management (1995 - 1998), tasked with the accurate
processing of online adjustments to approximately 221,000 student and
private loan accounts each month, with responsibility for a budget of $2.7
million. Leveraged superior industry knowledge and analytical expertise to
interpret and apply changes resulting from disputes filed with credit
bureaus, Better Business Bureau complaints, and inquiries from legal
representatives and court officers.
As Document Capture and Retention Manager (1999), directed the efforts of a
team of up to 75 personnel, working in shifts to accomplish the efficient
conversion of 7,400+ pieces of mail to electronic format on a daily basis.
Exercised responsibility for an expense budget of $1.5 million. Ensured
that all digitized correspondence was accurately routed to each
department's online processing queue. Provided for the secure storage of
all original application and promissory notes, fulfilling document requests
to various agencies as warranted. Coordinated the pickup of all outbound
mail, ranging from 23,000 to 47,000 pieces.
As Call Center Operations Manager (2000 - 2004), supervised a staff of up
to 110 call center specialists in a 450-seat virtual call center, for this
multibillion dollar originator and servicer of federally insured student
loans. Administered periodic performance evaluations of all supervisors
while reviewing staff evaluations and overseeing the implementation of
disciplinary efforts. Successfully met or surpassed all corporate
standards governing daily call volume and workflow management, while
administering a budget of $4.5 million. Produced forecasts of anticipated
trends in call volume to guide critical decisions regarding staffing
requirements, to proactively meet dynamic changes in customer inquiries.
. Fulfilled a primary role in the implementation of new call center
technology, to support the conversion of 50 new private student loan
programs, holding accounts worth $6+ billion.
. Provided subject matter expertise critical to the migration from a
paper environment to ImDoc, the 1st major imaging application in the
financial sector, granting access to 400 million electronically-
stored documents.
. Provided subject matter expertise on process workflow, essential to
reducing the 7-day loan origination process to just 24 hours. Also
guided the team in the changeover from data entry to a web-based
data delivery system.
. Integrally contributed to team that consolidated student loan
information into a single database, so incoming calls would be
automatically routed to the first available representative across
four call centers.
. Consolidated the Records Management Departments in each servicing
center in several different states into 1 department located in PA.
JP MORGAN CHASE (formerly Collegiate Funding Services, Inc., formerly
SunTech, Inc.), Madison, Mississippi 2004 - 2006
As Director of Loan Originations (2004), recruited to develop and launch
the student loan origination department, which involved evaluating and
selecting an appropriate origination platform, developing staffing
requirements, and confirming the establishment and validity of all
necessary contracts with key partners. Position scope further encompassed
managing quality control of the origination consolidation process.
As Private Loan Project Manager (2004 - 2005), served as the administrator
of the private student loan program for JPMorgan Chase. Researched and
identified necessary changes to loan programs, defined servicing
requirements, and established the framework for the successful launch of
all origination and servicing operations.
As Customer Service Director (2005 - 2006), exercised supervisory authority
over a team of 52+ professionals providing accurate and informed guidance
to customer inquiries and ensuring the prompt resolution of all student
loan account issues. Managed a customer service department budget of $2.8
million.
. Achieved consistently high quality metrics, including an only 4%
abandon rate and the majority of issues resolved in a single call.
. Consistently captured audit ratings in the green range, representing
numerical scores between 94% and 100%, constituting a marked
increase from the yellow and red range. Focused on quality control
in call interaction.
. Upheld a 20-second standard for response time to customer inquiries,
and required supervisors to observe representatives' performance
regarding tone of voice, quality of interaction, and overall
knowledge.
. Redesigned quality control monitoring criteria and feedback
structure to more strongly position the staff to consistently meet
and exceed department goals.
BEEF O'BRADY'S FAMILY SPORTS PUB, Madison, Mississippi
2006 - 2009
General Manager, Owner, and Operator
Pioneered the launch of this highly successful 180-seat dining
establishment, supervising a team of 35 professionals in the provision of
unsurpassed levels of customer service. Expertly directed all facets of
Front-of-House and Back-of-House operations, ensuring strict compliance
with corporate standards of service, quality, and ambience to guarantee a
memorable dining experience for all customers. Achieved annual revenue of
$880,000 through effective online and traditional marketing.
. Optimized the establishment's seating capacity to more closely align
it with the kitchen's production capacity, which proved essential to
reducing food delivery time to the guest, and overall enhancing the
guest experience.
. Dramatically reduced food cost inefficiencies by tightening
management controls in the kitchen and food preparation areas, and
by standardizing and controlling food portions.
. Increased catering and carry-out revenue 10%-15% by building the
restaurant's online presence on email, Facebook and Twitter.
Orchestrated traditional advertising, particularly surrounding
professional sports.
COSMICH, SIMMONS & BROWN PLLC, Jackson, Mississippi
2009 - Present
Project Consultant
Fulfilled a critical role transforming thousands of documents related to
class action toxic tort litigation into electronic format for this
prominent law firm. Diligently reviewed files to identify, filter, and
summarize non-privileged litigation documents. Developed protocols and
search criteria for the most effective identification and use of these
documents. Assembled batches of relevant materials for shipment to imaging
vendors. Leveraged superior organizational skills and subject matter
expertise to perform quality control checks on all batches and provide key
assistance with respect to the proper use of the software.
. Envisioned, developed, and implemented procedures designed to make
the most efficient use of database software, streamline workflow
processes, and dramatically boost productivity.
. Recommended a series of ergonomic techniques for the team, to
facilitate the bulk review of voluminous documents.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Radford University,
Radford, Virginia
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) The Imaging Document System (ImDoc)
FrontLine Leadership Training Situational Leadership Training