GILBERT LOPEZ
**** ****** ********* # ** 347-***-****
Rego Park, NY 11374 *******@*****.***
COLLECTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CUSTOMER SERVICES ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT Dynamic, articulate, and highly dedicated Collection Management Professional with 15+ years of professional experience as a senior collection specialist & analyst. Proven and highly recognized track record of accomplishments in streamlining accounts, negotiating payments, resolving disputes, executing excellent customer services, reviewing & drafting reports, and minimizing bad debts. Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills with the great ability to grow and excel in a fast-paced working environment. Areas of Expertise
Customer Services
Account Management
Drafting Reports
Costing & Budgeting
Financial Management
Communication Skills
Quality Assurance
Organizational Skills
Timeline Management
Negotiation Skills
Problem Solving
MS Office Suite
Key Skills Assessment
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Proven success in efficient and effective management of funds in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT – Committed to manage relationships with particular customers and maintain the company's existing relationships with a clients, so that they will continue using the company for business. Professional Experience
MILBERG FACTORS, INC., NEY YORK, NY 04/2007 – 07/2016 SENIOR COLLECTION ANALYST
Proficiently streamlined approximately 500 retail accounts, negotiated payment plans and settlements for customers with financial problems, and resolved customer/client issues regarding disputes.
Skillfully supported with account reconciliations using tact and diplomacy, liaised closely with credit officers and account executives, and drafted and reviewed monthly trial balance reports. IDB FACTORS, INC., NEY YORK, NY 02/2002 – 03/2007
SENIOR COLLECTION SPECIALIST
Spearheaded high volume workload of retail and wholesale accounts, recognized and resolute accounting issues and client problems such as disputes and payment in a reasonable timely manner.
Competently negotiated payment plans to ultimately pay down balances as well as monitored assigned accounts- Customer calls, account adjustments, small balance write off, and customer reconciliations. CIT GROUP, NEY YORK, NY 05/1999 – 01/2002
COLLECTION ANALYST
Spearheaded outstanding retail and wholesale accounts, organized and resolved customer inquiries, grievances, and disputes in a tactful and diplomatic manner, and assisted A/R Department.
Keenly analyzed customer financial condition and authorized customer credit lines, minimized bad debt risk, participated in process improvement projects, and supported other management directives. Education
High School Diploma, Baruch College, New York, NY