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Donnay Oakes

Collections Consultant
Johannesburg

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Nedbank
5 2013 - Current
  • Administered overdue payments cycle from start to finish, managing collections calling, skip tracing, outside collections agency coordination and related litigation.
  • Interviewed customers to determine reasons for delinquency, source of income and next pay date to build solutions for financial issues.
  • Met demands of busy collections group by performing high volume of daily calls.
  • Collected on aging and past due accounts, coordinating sustainable payment arrangements to encourage remittance.
  • Reduced total number of outstanding accounts by consistently pursuing debtors and reclaiming owed funds.
  • Chased up overdue payments to offer assistance in difficult situations and set up payment plans.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Front Desk Receptionist

multiserv
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.
  • Filed and maintained invoices, customer records and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval.
  • Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
  • Resolved billing discrepancies promptly with thorough attention to detail, fostering trust between clients and the organization.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mondeor High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Pro-active

  • Flexible

  • Self-motivated

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Team work

  • Cultural Awareness

  • Good Telephone Etiquette

  • Dependable and Responsible

Accomplishments

  • NQF Level 4 - core banking and financial services
  • NQF Level 5 - banking in the 4th revolution (4IR)

Timeline

Front Desk Receptionist

multiserv
01.2013 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

Mondeor High School
04.2001 -

Nedbank
5 2013 - Current
Donnay OakesCollections Consultant