Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kristina O'Brien

La Mirada,CA

Summary

16 Years of customer service experience involving sales, problem solving, communication, adaptability, critical thinking and conflict resolution. 5 Years of experience in account recovery, debt resolution and customer negotiations. Proven track record in reducing delinquency rates and improving recovery performance while maintaining compliance with federal and state collection laws.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Services/Ownership Specialist

Nordstrom Card Services
05.2020 - Current

Utilize skip tracing tools to locate debtors, discuss outstanding debts and solidify payments.

Practice empathetic negotiation techniques according to the debtor’s ability to pay that increases collection rates.

Accurately document all communications and actions on assigned accounts for compliance and tracking purposes.

Adhere to laws and regulations for debt collecting practices to avoid legal errors.

Assess each customer’s financial circumstances to offer personalized repayment solutions.

Advanced Credit Service Specialist

Nordstrom Card Services
05.2015 - 05.2020

Reviewed statements with customers to identify discrepancies and reconcile transactions connected to personal checking accounts.

Assisted in onboarding and training new representatives, providing guidance on call handling and system navigation.

Assisted fraud victims by processing new credit cards for security purposes and accurately submitting information to a fraud investigator.

Assisted store representatives by approving or declining transactions for accounts over the credit limit based off credit bureau scores or pay history.

California Adventure Stores Cast Member

Disneyland Resort
03.2012 - 05.2015

Maintained a friendly demeanor and actively assisted park visitors with retail needs and customer service.


Surveyed store supplies and maintained merchandise by following specific merchandising standards.


Identified product needs in respective park “lands” and maintained product supply to promote product sales and a clean shopping environment for park visitors.


Practiced proper health-code standards in preparing, stocking and arranging food items for purchase.

Education

High School Diploma -

Robert A. Millikan High School
Long Beach, CA
06.2009

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Expert problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Documentation management

Timeline

Account Services/Ownership Specialist

Nordstrom Card Services
05.2020 - Current

Advanced Credit Service Specialist

Nordstrom Card Services
05.2015 - 05.2020

California Adventure Stores Cast Member

Disneyland Resort
03.2012 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Robert A. Millikan High School
Kristina O'Brien