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Stephen Brown

Payment Support Specialist
Liverpool

Summary

Diligent and enthusiastic professional with over 10 years of combined experience in collections and complaint handling within financial institutions, particularly the subprime car finance sector. Demonstrates expertise in managing high-volume accounts, negotiating repayment terms, and resolving disputes efficiently while ensuring fair customer outcomes aligned with consumer duty of care. Skilled in building strong client relationships, delivering effective communication to diverse audiences, and prioritising tasks to meet organisational goals. Adept at improving collection rates and resolving debt issues with a focus on fairness and compliance. Seeking to contribute interpersonal and problem-solving skills to a collaborative client relations role within an innovative environment.

Knowledgeable individual seeks opportunity in specialist role to deliver subject insight for improved team understanding. Educates and engages using excellent interpersonal skills for informed decision-making. Flexible and responsive for adaptable services tailored to business needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Payment Support Specialist

Oodle Car Finance
Manchester, Greater Manchester
05.2023 - Current

Working with customers to create and implement repayment plans, balancing the requirement for sustainable commercial practice with maintaining positive customer relationships

Contributing to the development and improvement of collection processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Monitoring and tracking debt recovery performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Identifying and documenting root causes of delinquent accounts, such as system errors, communication issues, or customer-specific circumstances.

Developing and applying strategies to improve debt recovery processes and reduce bad debt expenses.

Maintaining clear and concise communication with debtors, ensuring they understand payment obligations and alternative forbearance options.

Managed over 25 customer calls per day.

  • Analysed complex datasets for improved decision-making processes.
  • Managed high-risk projects, ensuring safety compliance at all times.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams for successful project completion.

Complaint Handler

Go Car Credit
Birchwood, Cheshire
11.2018 - 01.2022

Recording the details of complaints; investigating complaints against company policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines.

Directly providing complaint solutions to customers; Ensuring complaints are handled in line with process, procedures and within regulatory timeframes.

Communicating with customers, internal teams, and external bodies like the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Established understanding of FCA regulations, including Treating Customers Fairly principles.

Identification of patterns in complaints and root cause analysis helping towards the implementation of preventative measures to reduce future issues.

Insurance claims handler

Dixons Carphone
Birchwood, Cheshire
09.2016 - 10.2018

Processing of initial claims, gathering of policy details, and confirmation of eligibility criteria.

Requesting and then review of supporting documentation like receipts, photos, and valuations.

Explaining the claims process, providing updates, and answering subsequent inquiries.

Research of ongoing claim details, assessing the validity of the claim.

Negotiation with repair shops or insurers, endeavouring to conclude at fair and timely settlements.

Maintenance of accurate records of claims, case notes, and communication logs.

Address of customer complaints related to claims and ensure resolutions.

Pre Delivery Track + Trace Investigation Unit

Shop Direct
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2014 - 05.2016

Tracking inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels, and preventing discrepancies.

Working with shipping and delivery processes, understanding logistics networks, and utilising tracking systems.

Analysing data to identify trends, pinpoint discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues related to pre-delivery processes.

Demonstrating the ability to investigate issues, gather information, and implement solutions for tracking and tracing problems.

Working with different teams, communicating information effectively, and collaborating on investigation

Sportsbook Trader

William Hill
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2011 - 07.2014

Setting and adjusting odds for events. Utilising analytics and market research.

Monitoring live events and adjusting odds in real-time. Ensuring compliance with regulations.

Providing guidance to customers. Collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Analysing trading performance and building KPI's.

Fraud Investigations Specialist

Ladbrokes
Liverpool, Merseyside
02.2009 - 11.2011

Detecting and investigating fraudulent activity within the gambling industry.

Evaluation of gaming patterns, identifying suspicious behaviour, and implementing effective risk management strategies.

Ability to reduce losses and maintain the integrity of gaming operations.

Effectively addressing and resolving customer complaints related to various aspects of gambling, such as pay-out errors, game malfunctions, or disputes.

Education

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sports Science

Myserscough College
Liverpool
09.2007 - 06.2010

BTEC Extended Certificate/Diploma at Level 2 - Sports Science

Myerscough College
Liverpool
09.2007 - 06.2010

NVQ Level 3 - Sports Science

Myerscough College
Liverpool
09.2007 - 06.2010

A-Levels - Sociology

St Francis Xaviers College
Liverpool
09.2005 - 06.2007

A-Levels - Geography

St Francis Xaviers College
Liverpool
09.2005 - 06.2007

A-Levels - English Literature

St Francis Xaviers College
09.2005 - 06.2007

Skills

Passion for resolving debt issues, improving collection rates, and providing exceptionally fair customer outcomes in alignment with consumer duty of care Established ability to manage high-volume accounts, negotiate repayment terms, and resolve disputes efficiently

Proficient Collections and Complaint operative with over 10 years combined experience in financial institutions Demonstrated skill in building strong relationships with customers while adhering to company policies and procedures

Excellent communication skills including ability to convey information to people with differing needs effectively Well-developed presentation skills delivering to small and large groups Capability to work to high academic standard Multi-tasking skills and understanding importance of prioritisation

Accomplishments

Whilst studying at Myserscough College I completed the Service and Leadership

Award. This involved completed several leadership training courses and taking part in a national volunteering project to areas in the Northwest such as Preston and Bury.

This volunteering consisted of working at a local college assisting in out reach

programmes to children not in education.

Interests include playing football, reading (Current affairs, Politics, Sports and History).

Also enjoy almost all forms of music. (Currently learning to play guitar).

Timeline

Payment Support Specialist

Oodle Car Finance
05.2023 - Current

Complaint Handler

Go Car Credit
11.2018 - 01.2022

Insurance claims handler

Dixons Carphone
09.2016 - 10.2018

Pre Delivery Track + Trace Investigation Unit

Shop Direct
09.2014 - 05.2016

Sportsbook Trader

William Hill
09.2011 - 07.2014

Fraud Investigations Specialist

Ladbrokes
02.2009 - 11.2011

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sports Science

Myserscough College
09.2007 - 06.2010

BTEC Extended Certificate/Diploma at Level 2 - Sports Science

Myerscough College
09.2007 - 06.2010

NVQ Level 3 - Sports Science

Myerscough College
09.2007 - 06.2010

A-Levels - Sociology

St Francis Xaviers College
09.2005 - 06.2007

A-Levels - Geography

St Francis Xaviers College
09.2005 - 06.2007

A-Levels - English Literature

St Francis Xaviers College
09.2005 - 06.2007
Stephen Brown Payment Support Specialist