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Francois Kayembe

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5
Languages
15
years of professional experience

Dedicated Collections Specialist skilled in credit and collections, relationship building, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, driving improved recovery rates and minimizing delinquency.

Goal-oriented professional with extensive experience in credit and collections. Strong background in managing customer accounts, negotiating payment plans, and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to upholding professionalism and ethics in all interactions.

Results-driven Collections Specialist with a focus on relationship building and conflict resolution. Experienced in optimizing collections processes and fostering teamwork to achieve organizational goals. Prepared to leverage expertise to enhance recovery rates and customer satisfaction.

Work History

Collections Specialist ( French & English)

11 Months
Upgrade | 09.2025 - Current
  • Managed customer accounts to facilitate timely collections and minimize delinquency rates.
  • Utilized collection software to track payment histories and generate reports for follow-up actions.
  • Communicated effectively with customers to negotiate payment plans and resolve disputes.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to enhance collections processes and improve recovery rates.
  • Documented interactions and maintained accurate records in compliance with company policies.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance overall efficiency in collections efforts.
  • Researched account discrepancies to provide accurate information during customer inquiries.

Credit Card Specialist(French& English)

7 Months
TransPerfect | 02.2025 - 09.2025
  • Processed credit card applications efficiently, ensuring adherence to company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Assisted clients with inquiries, providing accurate information regarding credit card features and benefits.
  • Evaluated creditworthiness of applicants using industry-standard assessment tools and procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve processing issues, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
  • Monitored account activity for fraudulent transactions, escalating concerns as necessary to protect client interests.
  • Contributed to training new staff on operational procedures and best practices in credit card processing.

IT Service Desk Analyst

5 Years 4 Months
Vodacom( DRCongo) | 01.2012 - 05.2017
  • Provided technical support for hardware and software issues across diverse platforms.
  • Diagnosed and resolved IT service desk tickets within established SLAs.
  • Utilized ticketing systems to track, prioritize, and escalate incidents effectively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery processes.
  • Conducted training sessions for new staff on IT policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed recurring issues and implemented solutions to reduce ticket volume.
  • Developed knowledge base articles to improve user self-service capabilities.
  • Led initiatives to streamline workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Supported remote workers with seamless technology integration, enabling productivity and effective communication across dispersed teams.
  • Enhanced IT service desk performance by implementing best practices, monitoring metrics, and identifying areas for improvement.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Universite Libre De Kinshasa | DRCongo | 09.2013

Skills

Credit and collections
Teamwork orientation
Account review
Relationship building
Collections
Proficiency in [software]
Customer research
Skip tracing
Conflict resolution techniques
Professionalism and ethics
Goal-oriented mindset

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Lingala
Native or Bilingual
Tshiluba
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Professional Working

Timeline

Collections Specialist ( French & English)

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09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Credit Card Specialist(French& English)

TransPerfect
02.2025 - 09.2025Read More

IT Service Desk Analyst

Vodacom( DRCongo)
01.2012 - 05.2017Read More

Universite Libre De Kinshasa

Associate of Science from Computer Science
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Francois Kayembe