Tressa Turbes
Sioux Falls, SD ***** 605-***-**** ****.*.******@*****.***
Skills and Abilities:
● Successful job reviews
● Maintained high quality scores
● Build strong relationships with customers, leaders, teammates, and other internal departments
● Excellent attention to detail
● Ability to work independently while using problem solving and analytical skills as well as implement any coaching/feedback given to me
● Multitask using multiple systems (phones, computers, programs)
● Excellent communication skills
● Negotiation skills
● Persuasion
● Collections
● Compliance proficient: Risk and Regulations
Experience:
Paws Abilites — Sioux Falls, SD
RETAIL SERVICES AND ANIMAL CARE (MARCH 2022 – AUGUST 2022)
● Assisting cash register duties and rewards programs for customers
● Individually assisting customers seeking advice or product knowledges for their individual pet(s)
● Provide advice and guidance for animal care
● Care for animals by providing clean and proper husbandry
● Properly feeding and watering each animal to their individual needs
● Facing, organizing and stocking shelves to assist in sales of products
● Maintaining a professional store appearance by regular sanitizing and cleaning
Wells Fargo Bank — Sioux Falls, SD
EXECUTIVE OFFICE CASE SPECIALIST (NOVEMBER 2020 – PRESENT)
● Respond to written and verbal complaints via letters, emails, and phone calls
● Create written correspondence to respond to customer complaints
● Use problem solving and analytical skills in my everyday duties
● Use multiple systems on every case to aid me in my research (Outlook, Excel, Word, Skype, Team, Procedures, System of records, etc.)
● Respond to complaints with understanding and empathy
● Work as a "detective" to gain understanding about the complaint and how I can resolve
● Ability to credit account fees/reimbursements
● Ability to work independently while following procedures
● Ensure compliance and policies are met avoiding risk
● Work independently with minimal supervision
● Communicate and work with various departments to solve escalated issues
● Continued education with annual ongoing trainings Wells Fargo Bank — Sioux Falls, SD
WELLS FARGO STUDENT LOAN II (MARCH 2014 TO NOVEMBER 2020)
● Educated customers on private student loans and assisted them throughout
● Took initial application, pulled credit reports, requested and gathered needed documents, and communicated decision and next steps to applicants
● Reviewed documents and accounts to ensure all info is received and correct to move applications forward in loan process
● Earned and gained customer trust and loyalty by using empathy and rapport
● Utilized a computer, telephone, office suite software, and customer relationship management software daily
● Completed ongoing trainings to comply with rules and regulations Wells Fargo Bank — Sioux Falls, SD
WELLS FARGO RECOVERY COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST (MARCH 2010 TO MARCH 2014)
● Leveraged strong communication and active listening skills to assist customers with defaulted student loans.
● Evaluated customers' financial situations to negotiate full payment, settlement or terms for repayment.
● Effectively managed time to complete several tasks while being available for inbound customer calls.
● Handled escalated situations with customers and third-party individuals.
● Research and understand each customer to make a decision on behalf of Wells Fargo for possible legal action.
Wells Fargo Bank — Sioux Falls, SD
WELLS FARGO COLLECTOR II (NOVEMBER 2008 TO MARCH 2010)
● PC skills with internal systems to troubleshoot and navigate common problems efficiently.
● Used an auto-dial system to initiate customer contact and determine reason for delinquency.
PC skills with internal systems to troubleshoot and navigate common problems efficiently.
● Evaluated customers' financial situations and negotiated terms of repayment to bring account current.
● Utilized communication skills and follow regulations to determine if the customer meets qualifications for deferment or forbearances if needed.
● Mentored of new team members, provided training and Wells Fargo Bank — Sioux Falls, SD
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II (AUGUST 2000 TO NOVEMBER 2008)
● Exceeded customer expectations by listening and eliciting information effectively.
● Followed proper policies and procedures to assist customers with questions, while providing accurate information and alternative viable options.
● Maintained knowledge of evolving policies and procedures.
● Trained and mentored new hires in classroom and side by side learning environments.
● Utilized strong PC skills with internal systems to troubleshoot and navigate common problems efficiently.