Natifah Sutherland
@natifahsutherland
Experienced collections and customer service professional specializing in empathetic debt recovery.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced collections and customer service professional with a consistent record of meeting and exceeding performance targets in fast-paced call center and retail environments. I specialize in empathetic negotiation, payment resolution, and maintaining compliance while restoring customer trust.
Throughout my career I have worked across outsourced and in-house campaigns, re-engaging former donors and promoting products while achieving strong sales and quality metrics. I bring dependable administrative support skills, accurate documentation practices, and effective conflict de-escalation techniques.
I am motivated by delivering respectful customer experiences, improving recovery rates through tailored repayment options, and contributing to team strategy and productivity improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Collections Agent
Bill Gosling Outsourcing Limited
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Contacted customers to resolve outstanding financial commitments through empathetic, compliant negotiation and offered suitable repayment options, consistently meeting individual collection and performance targets. Re-engaged former donors by communicating program impact and strengthened customer trust through respectful interactions.
Administrative Assistant
Judiciary of Trinidad & Tobago
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Provided administrative and customer service support in a government office, assisting with clerical duties, record handling, and front-office interactions to maintain professional operations. Supported efficient document management and stakeholder-facing tasks during the OJT program.
Sales Agent
iQor
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Promoted and sold home warranty plans for the American Home Shield campaign by identifying customer needs and providing tailored solutions, consistently exceeding sales goals while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Processed transactions and contributed to new sales strategies.
Customer Service Agent
Just Cd's and Accessories
Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 (11 months)
Delivered face-to-face customer service and sales support in a high-traffic retail environment, assisting with product selection, bill payments, and issue resolution while maintaining service standards. Built customer relationships through attentive support.
Customer Service Representative
DirecOne Limited
Jun 2013 - Jan 2018 (4 years 7 months)
Managed high inbound call volumes on a Directory Assistance campaign, delivering accurate, courteous support and maintaining strong quality and satisfaction scores through adherence to company policies. Demonstrated reliability and professionalism.
Customer Service Associate
Courts Trinidad Limited
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 (3 months)
Provided customer assistance and support in a retail setting, gaining foundational experience in professional customer interaction and service standards. Supported daily retail operations and customer queries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Success Laventille Composite School
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), Secondary Education
2004 - 2009
Completed secondary education with CXC subjects including English (Grade 2), Integrated Science (Grade 2), and Agricultural Science (Grade 3).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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