HILLARY SIMMS
Rockford, IL ***** • ************@******.*** • 410-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Honest, vibrant, and adaptive US Army veteran who values punctuality, respect, and a good work ethic. Highly motivated self- starter, operating with efficiency both independently and as a member of a team. Born leader who brings positivity to any situation and committed to producing results. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. SKILLS
• Microsoft Office • Staff Management
• Training & Development • Organizational Skills
• Leadership Development • Active Secret Security Clearance WORK EXPERIENCE
Certified Personal Finance Counselor ǀ Family Credit Management – Rockford, IL August 2015 to Present
• Corresponded with potential clients via email, chat, text, and phone
• Evaluated credit reports of those seeking assistance
• Informed clients on the reasons behind their credit score
• Educated clients of the components within a credit score
• Created an action plan with each client that consisted of short term and long term goals
• Created personalized budgets with clients
• Enrolled clients in the Debt Management Program when appropriate
• Maintained a record of clients using a CRM
Client Service Manager/HR Assistant ǀ Vision Financial-CustomerSpeak– Rockford, IL January 2014 to August 2015
• On-boarded new clients to ensure a smooth transition into our collection agency
• Prepared reports by collecting account information
• Reported any issues with accounts to clients and worked towards resolutions
• Obtained and examined all relevant information to assess validity of complaints and to determine possible causes/resolutions
• Reviewed and evaluated resumes to seek qualified candidates for Client Service Department and the sales team
• Conducted interviews
• Assisted with new hire orientation
• Trained new client service representatives
• Created general Standard Operating Procedures for the department
• Conducted internal audits
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Specialist ǀ Army National Guard – Greenbelt, MD October 2008 to October 2014
• Detected and tested chemical agents
• Prepared and delivered CBRN reports
• Detected and measured radiation levels in contaminated areas
• Calculated radiation exposure, dose rate, and rate of decay
• Maintained vehicles, equipment, and computers
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University – Manchester, NH August 2020 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Human Resource Management MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: Army National Guard October 2008 to October 2014 Rank: SPC