Clarence Miller
**** ******** *** ( Indianapolis, Indiana 46236
abmd1b@r.postjobfree.com ( cell 317-***-****
Credit and Collection Manager
Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Credit and Collection Manager
with a demonstrated track record of building successful collection teams
with a high emphasis on quality. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and
productivity through consistent evaluation of key performance metrics.
Talented leader capable of adapting to changing conditions while meeting
and exceeding overall corporate objectives. Core competencies include:
Employee Engagement Analysis Communication skills
Talent Development Maximize Performance Collaboration
'Customer' Focus Quality Management Continual Learning
Career Experience
BRIGHTHOUSE NETWORKS, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, 2006 - PRESENT
Collection Manager
Manage daily functions of internal and external collection teams. Monitor
for performance expectations while promoting the importance of quality.
> Improved customers disconnect percentage from 30% monthly to less than
5%
> Re-designed internal collection schemes within the software system to
improve efficiencies
ATLAS RECOVERY GROUP, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007 - Present
Owner
Successfully created and implemented business plan for a full service
collection agency. Manage day to day operations of portfolio management,
forecasting, accounting, and new clients.
> Increased external client base by more than 25% of projection
> Reduced operating expenses by 15%
NEW HORIZON CREDIT, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2005 - 2006
Collection Manager
Responsible for implementing strategies to meet revenue and profit goals
while in compliance with client and company quality expectations.
> Created and implemented Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
training for all collection personnel
> Developed collector queue strategies to include dialer strategies,
message campaigns, skip tracing, and settlement letters
CHECK INTO CASH, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2004 - 2005
Area Manager
Oversee regular operations of multiple branches ensuring all transactions
are accurate and all procedures are in accordance with state requirements
and company standards.
> Exceeded area growth projections through creative and aggressive local
marketing
> Improved overall customer satisfaction through our "service with a
smile" motto
ADT SECURITY, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2003 - 2004
Collection Manager
Responsible for the billing and collection activity of a multi-million
dollar commercial portfolio. Managed corporate business relationships with
several Fortune 500 company executives.
> Managed various divisions ranging in employee size from fourteen to
sixty
> Process owner in Six Sigma Program
HSBC BANK (formerly Household Finance), Carmel, Indiana, 2001-2003
Collection Manager
Accountable for managing various collection functions within the team
including, front-end, charge-off, bankruptcy, skip tracing and litigation
accounts. Monitored results hourly to ensure proper account penetration and
strategy implementation.
> 10% increase in hourly customer contacts
> 7% increase in customer promise to pay conversion
AMERICAN ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT, Carmel, Indiana, 1996-2001
Office Manager
Responsible for management of collection, legal, administrative, and vendor
personnel. Implemented new collection software system and an automated
dialer with messenger capabilities.
> Key member in transformation of Carmel Finance's in-house recovery
department into a third party collection agency
> Managed network of 45 collection attorneys'
> Created and presented key initiative proposals to CEO and CFO for
approval
> Increased productivity levels by providing automation of account
reconciliation processes
Education
Indiana Business College - continuing courses for B.A. in Business
Management
Collection Business Academy - Las Vegas (1999)
Carmel Career College in Business Management (1997)