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Kazadi Kumuimba

Repentigny,CA

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Highly skilled Credit Specialist with the know how to deliver complex, detailed information in terms that anyone can understand. A passionate worker with over 20 years of assisting clients by finding solutions to issues and investigating queries. Knowledgeable in all credit procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Credit Specialist/Sales

Auto Capital
06.2022 - Current
  • Schedule telephone meetings with dealers;
  • Popularize and facilitate understanding of new policies and procedures;
  • Manage litigation cases;
  • Meet dealers according to the plan established by territorial performance and provide coaching;
  • Detect opportunities to develop new markets;
  • Follow up with credit analysts to clarify points of conflict with dealers;
  • Prepare reports and strategic meetings to improve territorial performance;
  • Monitor and support territory performance according to monthly forecasts;
  • Manage and win problem cases.

Credit Specialist

CIBC
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
  • Used Equifax and TransUnion to perform credit appraisals, document verification and loan approvals.
  • Earned recognition for exceptional performance in managing complex cases involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Optimized collections process, prioritizing high-risk accounts and strategizing appropriate actions.
  • Actively participated in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing overall business efficiency and performance.

Credit Analyst

Scotiabank
07.2015 - 06.2019

Achievements

  • Manage a high volume of loans requests from dealers and funding representatives on a daily basis;
  • Obtain and confirm customer information provided by dealerships while minimizing losses from credit fraud;
  • Correctly input information required for loan adjudication into contract management systems;
  • Provide excellent customer service to build a relationship of trust with all parties involved;
  • Work closely with credit department staff and representatives from broker verification and finance departments and establish a relationship of trust with dealers and regional managers.
  • Contributes to loan growth and profitability while minimizing underwriting risk for the Bank ;
  • Ensures due and timely diligence in loan underwriting while complying with Bank policies and procedures ;
  • Ensures that customer service delivery promotes overall customer and business and service satisfaction.

Collection Officer

Scotiabank
07.2011 - 08.2015
  • Perform loan recovery to provide the Bank with optimal default ratios and loan loss levels;
  • Make decisions to accept, reject or propose amended payment terms and settlements in accordance with bank policies and procedures;
  • Establish full responsibility for all requests, concerns, agreements or complaints related to payment or collection of payment;
  • Provide customer service that promotes overall customer, line of business and business satisfaction.

Unit Manager

HSBC Bank
06.2006 - 07.2010

Achievements

  • Manage and supervise staff (schedule, payroll, listening to phone calls);
  • Provide excellent customer service;
  • Motivate employees and work teams;
  • Welcome customers and identify their needs;
  • Teach the appropriate information relating to the various banking products and services;
  • Check the balance of daily transactions;
  • Maintain and classify correspondence with customers;
  • Decreased complaints and kept a performance of zero complaints for 2 years;
  • Reduction of more than 25 million in delinquency for the month of November 2009;
  • Recognized as “Professional of the month” in April 2009
  • Participation in call center newsletters and writing articles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences

University Of Kinshasa
KINSHASA DRC
1995

Skills

  • Decision-making skills / Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Time management
  • Customer Relations
  • Risk Assessment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Motivation
  • Sales proficiency / Sales Techniques
  • Communication

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Professional Working
Lingala
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

COMMUNICATION - LEADERSHIP

  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Restructured scheduling processes for office personnel with the creation of highly effective Excel tracking template.
  • Represented executive-level management as first-point-of-contact in all communications with vendors, personnel, and clients.
  • During COVID, I carried out a project to help us improve the efficiency of our interactions with dealers. I created an effective 4- step communication system (#be warm - #be attentive - #be receptive - #be smart). I designed a training course in this context which helped to equip 135 agents in small groups with role-playing games.
  • In 2021 I was able to find a solution to minimize the wait time to receive a response from dealerships, I worked on improving code 391. This solution has been implemented in discount, risk and credit departments.


Timeline

Credit Specialist/Sales

Auto Capital
06.2022 - Current

Credit Specialist

CIBC
07.2019 - 06.2022

Credit Analyst

Scotiabank
07.2015 - 06.2019

Collection Officer

Scotiabank
07.2011 - 08.2015

Unit Manager

HSBC Bank
06.2006 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences

University Of Kinshasa
Kazadi Kumuimba