Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Swimming
Timeline
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Zakir Kara

Summary

Skilled Collection Agent with expertise in collections and success in improving accounts receivable functions and performance. Successful in applying recovery strategies and negotiating with account holders to cut outstanding debts and aged accounts. Excited to bring talent to team offering opportunities for growth and advancement. Experienced Collections Specialist bringing

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service, Sales and Collection Agent

KRK International
05.2016 - Current
  • Boosted sales revenue by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate products or services.
  • Built rapport with customers through empathetic listening and understanding their unique needs or preferences.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex issues effectively.
  • Reduced wait times through efficient call handling, enhancing overall customer satisfaction rates.
  • Developed a comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to better assist customers with informed recommendations.
  • Supported team members during peak periods by sharing workload and providing guidance when needed.
  • Increased store efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Enhanced store appearance by creating visually appealing displays, ensuring cleanliness, and organizing products for easy accessibility.
  • Maintained a healthy environment for building occupants by consistently removing dust, dirt, and allergens from surfaces.
  • Upheld company policies regarding safety protocols, leading to zero workplace accidents during my tenure as cleaner helper.
  • Improved cleanliness and sanitation by diligently performing daily cleaning tasks.

Collection and Loss Prevention Agent

Rogers Communications
01.2013 - 04.2016
  • Leveraged strong negotiation skills to secure favorable settlements from debtors while maintaining professional relationships throughout the process.
  • Improved debtor repayment rates by negotiating payment plans and settlements effectively.
  • Maintained accurate records of all loss prevention activities, contributing to efficient reporting processes and strategy development.

Collection Agent

Global Collection
03.2012 - 01.2013

Maintained accurate records of all collection activities, allowing for better tracking and analysis of performance metrics.


Collaborated closely with other departments, ensuring seamless communication regarding delinquent accounts and payments received.


Reconciled debtor accounts regularly by verifying payments made against outstanding balances as well as resolving discrepancies when necessary.

Education

Network Engineering A+ And NET + Certification - IT

Trios College
Toronto, Ontario
07.2013

High School Diploma -

Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
Markham, ON
07.2008

Skills

  • Goal-Oriented, Competitive Drive, Self-Motivated, Ability to work under pressure, Multi-tasking
  • Debt recovery
  • Assertiveness
  • Financial knowledge
  • MS Office and Computer Skills
  • Verbal and Listening Skills
  • Patience and Persistence
  • Call center experience
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Client Relations
  • Communication Skills, Persuasive and Sales
  • Ability to work in a team and independently , Ability to work under pressure

Languages

English
Full Professional

Swimming

I enjoy swimming with my friends and familly on my days off.


Timeline

Customer Service, Sales and Collection Agent

KRK International
05.2016 - Current

Collection and Loss Prevention Agent

Rogers Communications
01.2013 - 04.2016

Collection Agent

Global Collection
03.2012 - 01.2013

Network Engineering A+ And NET + Certification - IT

Trios College

High School Diploma -

Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
Zakir Kara