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Monica Thomas

Danville

Summary

Experienced with customer service and problem resolution. Utilizes skills to understand and address customer needs effectively. Knowledge of communication techniques and conflict management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Specialist II

Edward Jones
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Support branch operations: Partner with Financial Advisors and Client Support Teams to help execute the branch's business plan and increase branch capacity.
  • Execute core elements: Consistently implement the "BOA 5 Core Elements," which are central to the role's function.
  • Manage client relationships: Help deepen and broaden client relationships and ensure a positive client experience, often by assisting with the appointment process and other client-facing activities.
  • Provide administrative support: Assist with tasks like account maintenance, document management, scheduling, follow-up, and asset movement.
  • Improve processes: Continuously improve and execute client and branch processes to make it easier to do business.
  • Serve as a resource: Act as a resource for Financial Advisors and Client Support Teams, helping to problem-solve and share ideas.
  • Assist with events: Support Financial Advisors with planning and executing client seminars and other events

Service Specialist

Truist
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provide outstanding, personalized service to all clients by building rapport and providing timely solutions and/or alternatives
  • Assist clients with inquires and/or problem resolution in a profession and composed manner
  • Uncover opportunities for banking solutions for clients expressed and unexpressed needs
    • Inform and educate clients on their self-service options through various

Truist technologies to improve their individual banking experience

Customer Service Representative

Portfolio Recovery Associates
06.2020 - 04.2021

Comply with all aspects of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), company policies and procedures

• Trace customers to new addresses using address software or by contacting credit reporting agencies, post office, relatives, employers and other possible leads

• Confer with customer by telephone in attempt to determine reason for overdue payment, review terms of sales, service, or credit contract with customer; take appropriate action if customer disputes the account(s)

• Request appropriate form letters to customers to notify of transfer of account to our company, encourage payment of delinquent accounts or confirm agreements to settle accounts

• Record information about financial status of customer and status of collection efforts using automated collections software

• Obtain and review appropriate correspondence and documents, both paper and electronic that pertain to the account

• Establish payment schedule and grant extensions of payment deadline; determine interest to be charged on overdue amount

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2020

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Danville, VA
06-2015

Skills

  • Client retention strategies
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Clerical support
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Live chat support
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Customer service

Timeline

Service Specialist II

Edward Jones
08.2022 - 04.2025

Service Specialist

Truist
06.2021 - 06.2022

Customer Service Representative

Portfolio Recovery Associates
06.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Virginia Commonwealth University

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Monica Thomas