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Affiliations
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Certification
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Kenneth Patchell

Stamullen,Ireland

Summary

Highly motivated and ambitious professional with exceptional decision-making confidence and debt recovery techniques. Demonstrates efficient organisation, proactive arrears chasing, and trust-building skills. Proven ability to handle customers calmly under pressure while managing client accounts and fostering strong relationships. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills developed through various employment opportunities. A great communicator within team environments, known for being a good timekeeper, excellent team player, and highly organised individual. Committed to continuous improvement with a strong focus on customer relations and care.

Driven professional with firm background of discretion and confidentiality. Strong command of data security and client privacy protocols. Proactive problem-solver and diplomatic communicator with history of reliable performance.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Credit Controller

VHI Health Insurance
Dublin, Ireland
06.2015 - Current
  • Coordinated legal actions against defaulters to safeguard company interests.
  • Negotiated repayment arrangements, improving cash flow in the process.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving billing disputes amicably yet promptly.
  • Provided support during audits, ensuring compliance with regulations at all times.
  • Maintained professional client interactions whilst managing overdue payments.
  • Streamlined debt collection processes resulting in improved financial health of the company.
  • Managed customer accounts for maintaining positive client relationships.
  • Reduced business risk with stringent credit checks and assessment.
  • Recommended improvements to credit policies based on market trends and analysis.
  • Conducted regular account reviews to maintain accurate records.
  • Assisted in preparation of monthly reports, ensuring transparency in operations.
  • Updated database regularly for maintaining up-to-date record of all transactions.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure smooth functioning of credit control processes.
  • Developed strong relations with clients, fostering loyalty and trust on both ends.
  • Monitored client's credit situation closely, mitigating risks associated with late payments.
  • Resolved escalated issues efficiently, reducing potential damage to customer relationships.
  • Contacted customers about overdue payments by phone, letter and email.
  • Tracked outstanding debtor balances and collected incoming cash on accounts whilst maintaining good customer relationships.
  • Chased clients to procure payments in line with agreed terms and conditions.
  • Monitored outstanding balances and followed up payments.
  • Monitored and responded immediately to messages and phone calls regarding credit control issues.
  • Received debit and credit card payments by phone.
  • Escalated serious issues and concerns immediately to supervisor.
  • Investigated invoices, requesting appropriate evidence from suppliers.
  • Developed and cultivated strong professional relationships across company departments.
  • Reconciled complicated accounts provided by accounting team.
  • Used appropriate action to deal with bounced direct debit and cheque payments.
  • Uploaded relevant documentation to client portals.


Insolvency Executive

Irish Liquidations
Dublin, Ireland
05.2013 - 04.2015

Processing Employee Redundancy, Statutory Holiday pay & Minimum Notice claims.

Dealing with Solicitors & Estate Agents on a regular basis.

Processing new CVL & MVL claims. Attending CVL meetings and taking Minutes on a weekly basis.

Processing VAT returns and Bank reconciliations.

Closing off MVL & CVL cases and maintaining records of all information sent to the CRO office.

Dealing with ROS website & CORE.

Answering calls and dealing with potential clients daily.

Processing Payroll with Thesaurus, Filling all documents, chasing debts for companies that have been Liquidated, Lodging cheques, writing cheques and dealing with cash and banks daily.

Inputing Invoices into First Books, Maintaining records on all ODCE Reports, CRO forms filled on Excel.

Dealing with tight deadlines such as Section 56 reports. Training new members of staff into the process involved with liquidating a company. Maintaining and establishing Books & Records of Liquidated companies.

Administration

APC Recruitment
Sydney, Australia
10.2011 - 05.2012

Data entry, answering calls to clients and making sure switch board is clear of any backlogs.

filling documents and writing letters with Microsoft word, managing diaries etc.

  • Ensured smooth running of stable operations through efficient administration tasks.
  • Maintained data accuracy through focused, detail-oriented entry and administration.

Underwriter

Allianz Corporate Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
10.2001 - 02.2007

Customer Service, Underwriting large volumes of new

& existing business.

Maintaining existing business & broker Relations.

Dealing with customers directly and by phone.

Cancellations & Endorsements, correcting premiums on new business policies.

  • Reviewed existing policies to ensure proper adjustment of premiums or cancellation if necessary.
  • Attended relevant industry seminars, keeping abreast of market trends affecting underwriting decisions.
  • Collaborated with other departments, ensuring consistent approach towards risk evaluation.
  • Assessed insurance applications for approval, ensuring company profitability.
  • Developed strong relationships with brokers for seamless application process.
  • Managed workload efficiently, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high quality output.
  • Achieved higher approval rates by negotiating terms with brokers and clients.
  • Delivered excellent service and support to brokers using consistent, timely, and proactive approach to underwriting.
  • Built and nurtured strong, professional relationships with members and brokers for portfolio retention and growth.

Education

Honours Degree in Business & Management - Business

Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin, Leinster
09.2008 - 05.2013

Accredited Product Adviser (APA) - Insurance

The Insurance Institute of Ireland
Dublin, Leinster
01.2016 - 12.2017

Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP - Insurance

The Insurance Institute of Ireland
Dublin, Leinster
01.2018 -

Diploma in Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence

Dublin Business School
Dublin
09.2023 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Decision-Making confidence
  • Debt recovery techniques
  • Efficient organisation
  • Proactive arrears chasing
  • Trust building
  • Customer handling
  • Calm under pressure
  • Relationship Management
  • Client account management
  • Interpersonal, Communication and Organisational skills developed and complimented by a strong focus on customer relations and customer care obtained through various employment opportunities to date
  • Great communication skills developed from working within a team environment
  • Good timekeeper, excellent team player and a highly organised individual, very Motivated and ambitious and willing to always improve

Affiliations

  • Great interest in Boxing, Mixed martial arts, Rugby, GAA,Weight Lifting, Jogging, Swimming, Cycling, Hiking, Water Sports, Travel, Music, and Socialising.

Accomplishments

Member of the VHI Staff satisfaction team from 2017-2021

Professional course completed for First Aid Mental Health Champion 2019

ICB Operations VHI Team of the Year Award 2018

Certificate in First Aid

Achieved a Certificate in Fitness & Health 2007

Customer support training by Failte Ireland 2012

Member of fitness centres since 97-present


Certification

Achieved a Merit in Honours Degree Business & Management

APA Qualified from Insurance Institute of Ireland

Diploma in Artificial Intelligence 2023

Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) Award - Current

Full Driving Licence Since 2006

Achieved a Certificate in Fitness & Health 2007

New Horizon Excel Training 2018


Languages

Irish
Upper intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Diploma in Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence

Dublin Business School
09.2023 - 12.2023

Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP - Insurance

The Insurance Institute of Ireland
01.2018 -

Accredited Product Adviser (APA) - Insurance

The Insurance Institute of Ireland
01.2016 - 12.2017

Group Credit Controller

VHI Health Insurance
06.2015 - Current

Insolvency Executive

Irish Liquidations
05.2013 - 04.2015

Administration

APC Recruitment
10.2011 - 05.2012

Honours Degree in Business & Management - Business

Dublin Institute of Technology
09.2008 - 05.2013

Underwriter

Allianz Corporate Ireland
10.2001 - 02.2007
Kenneth Patchell