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Reina Meza

@reinameza

Collections leader with 15+ years in FDCPA-compliant debt recovery, skip tracing, and payment negotiations.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a collections leadership role where I can drive FDCPA-compliant debt recovery, coach teams, and deliver strong recovery results through skip tracing, negotiation, and performance-focused account management.

I’m a results-driven Collections Professional with 15+ years in debt recovery, account management, and customer service. I focus on resolving delinquent accounts, reducing financial losses, and maintaining strict compliance with FDCPA regulations and company policies.

In high-volume call center environments, I contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence while monitoring balances and maintaining accurate documentation. I use skip tracing tools and investigative resources to locate hard-to-reach customers, then negotiate payment agreements, settlements, and account resolution plans.

I’ve also led teams and supported growth as a Collections Lead and Collections Supervisor. I trained and onboarded new representatives, coached others in fast-paced, goal-driven workflows, and helped manage performance metrics for a team of up to 14 employees while consistently meeting collection goals.

My approach combines account analysis, documentation discipline, and conflict resolution to protect customer retention and improve recovery outcomes. From early-stage delinquency through charge-off accounts, I tailor solutions—while handling disputes professionally—to maximize recovery rates and keep operations running smoothly.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AL
Current

Account Specialist

Above Lending

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Contact customers by phone, email, and written correspondence to resolve delinquent accounts and payment obligations. Used skip tracing to locate hard-to-reach customers and negotiated payment agreements, settlements, and resolution plans while maintaining accurate documentation and handling disputes.

WS

Collections Lead

Westlake Financial Services

Jan 2011 - Jan 2022 (11 years)

Ensured FDCPA compliance and followed collection procedures while resolving escalated customer concerns. Trained and supported up to 14 representatives, managed a portfolio of approximately 150 delinquent accounts (60–119 days past due), and met collection goals through inbound and outbound calling.

AC

Collections Supervisor

A-L Financial Corp

Jan 2006 - Jan 2011 (5 years)

Supervised and coached collection representatives in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment. Helped customers restructure to avoid vehicle repossession when eligible and reviewed accounts for deferments, extensions, and due-date changes while supporting performance through training, mentoring, and quality assurance.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EC

East Los Angeles College

Associate of Arts

Completed coursework toward an AA degree at East Los Angeles College in 2001.

RS

Roosevelt High School

Attended Roosevelt High School in 1999.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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