JESSICA KAHANEK
Helotes, TX *8023
*******@*****.***
Professional Experience
Lincoln Tech College
High School Admissions Representative
September 2015 – June 2017
San Antonio, Texas
Responsible for interviewing, evaluating, and recommending quality candidates to attend Lincoln Tech College. We offer seven different programs, learned specific details very quickly. Remote out of home office in San Antonio. Traveled 80% of the time for all of the South Texas Region (San Marcos through Brownsville area). Frequented the Lincoln Tech Grand Prairie campus monthly, for regular accountability meetings and scholarship events. Managed own time and gained own referral inquiries based on high school presentation activity. Developed interest in all high schools within territory. Conducted c ollege interviews with a high quantity of interested talent. Measured on both enrollment numbers and student commitment; along with other performance metrics.
Kaplan College
Admissions Representative (Outside Sales & Marketing)
June 2010 - May 2012
San Antonio, Texas
Responsible for outside sales in recruiting qualified applicants for admission into one of nine programs offered at Kaplan College. Managed time and inquiry resources to generate interest in our programs. Conducted a high quantity of prospect phone contacts to secure appointments and interview activity, with unresolved applicants for future interviews. As well as assisted in student retention, behavior, and attendance. Measured on both enrollment numbers and student completion along with other performance metrics.
USAA Federal Savings Bank
REO / Loss Mitigation Specialist (Inside Sales)
April 2007 – May 2008
San Antonio, Texas
Reviewed, analyzed, and ensured a steady cash flow of recovery dollars and prevented foreclosures on our liens. Ensured accounts were worked in accordance with operational standards. Maintained regular communication and made negotiations with members, realtors, and other vendors to liquidate collateral if necessary. Also, I was required a quota of inside sales to service our members. Worked with not only USAA members; but also alongside attorneys, property management companies, etc.
Mercedes Benz Financial
Retail Credit Analyst (Sales & Negotiation)
January 2006 - April 2007
Collections / Advanced Collections, Team Leader
June 2003 – January 2006
Roanoke, Texas
Managed a portfolio of over 500 accounts total. I maintained monthly production goals, assisted, trained and mentored other representatives in reviewing and researching our corporate accounts to minimizing any financial loss. I’m proficient in managing a team of 8-12 while dividing the workload with achieved results. Participated as a skip tracer in the fraud & skip department briefly prior to advancement. Received the excellence award for the highest level of quarterly and consistent deficiency retention for Mercedes Benz Financial as a portfolio team lead within collections. As a Retail Analyst I was promoted to approve/decline automobile loans for customers in territory covering California, Arizona, and Nevada. Interfaced with dealers, retail credit managers, and dealer relations managers. Maintained high volume penetration percentage by making sound financing decisions while cementing strong dealer relationships with over 30 dealerships throughout territory.
Education
Masters of Business Administration
Dual Degree Finance and Accounting
Degree Obtained
9/2006
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL
●Concentration: Business Management
Bachelors of Business Administration –
Degree Obtained
7/2004
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL
●Concentration: Business Management