Chris Hollingsworth
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Ralph M. Godsey
I had the pleasure of working with Chris for several years and found his attention to detail and his efficiency second to none. I look forward to one day working together once more.
Ralph M. Godsey
I had the pleasure of working with Chris for several years and found his attention to detail and his efficiency second to none. I look forward to one day working together once more.
Ralph M. Godsey
I had the pleasure of working with Chris for several years and found his attention to detail and his efficiency second to none. I look forward to one day working together once more.
Ralph M. Godsey
I had the pleasure of working with Chris for several years and found his attention to detail and his efficiency second to none. I look forward to one day working together once more.
Credentials
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CFE, Certified Fraud Examiner
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Austin, TXOct, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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BankTennessee
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United States
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Portfolio Specialist
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Mar 2020 - Present
Credit analysis & monitoring on various loan relationships including loan recovery efforts. Coordinate with Chief Credit Officer & loan officers regarding maturing & past due loans. Coordinate with CCO, CFO, & loan officers on recoveries associated with charged off loans. Perform evaluations of collateral to include real estate evaluations & construction loan inspections. Credit analysis & monitoring on various loan relationships including loan recovery efforts. Coordinate with Chief Credit Officer & loan officers regarding maturing & past due loans. Coordinate with CCO, CFO, & loan officers on recoveries associated with charged off loans. Perform evaluations of collateral to include real estate evaluations & construction loan inspections.
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Highlands Bank
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Abingdon, VA/Collierville, TN
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Vice President/Department Manager-Collections/Recovery/Bankruptcy/Special Assets
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2020
Oversee all Collections, Recovery, Special Assets, Foreclosure & Bankruptcy operations for the bank's past due and charged off portfolio. Develop and implement procedures to improve productivity and minimize losses. Develop standards for the improvement of operational effectiveness with staff and attorneys regarding bankruptcies, judgments, litigation, and other legal matters. Plan, direct and manage all operations and staff activities of the department. Oversee all Collections, Recovery, Special Assets, Foreclosure & Bankruptcy operations for the bank's past due and charged off portfolio. Develop and implement procedures to improve productivity and minimize losses. Develop standards for the improvement of operational effectiveness with staff and attorneys regarding bankruptcies, judgments, litigation, and other legal matters. Plan, direct and manage all operations and staff activities of the department.
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BancorpSouth
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President Recovery Operations
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Feb 2013 - Feb 2016
Oversee all Recovery operations for Tennessee, Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri. Work with staff and attorneys regarding bankruptcies, foreclosures, and other legal matters to include civil, IRS, garnishments, depositions and levies. Plan, direct and manage all operations and staff activities of the department. Identify and and implement procedures to improve productivity and minimize losses. Oversee all Recovery operations for Tennessee, Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri. Work with staff and attorneys regarding bankruptcies, foreclosures, and other legal matters to include civil, IRS, garnishments, depositions and levies. Plan, direct and manage all operations and staff activities of the department. Identify and and implement procedures to improve productivity and minimize losses.
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FEDEX Employees Federal Credit Association
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Greater Memphis Area
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Collections Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
Oversee all employees in both the collections and insurance areas. Work with paralegal staff regarding bankruptcies, foreclosures, and other legal matters to include child support, civil, IRS, garnishments, and levies. Communicate with attorneys regarding lawsuits. Work with recovery agencies to repossess and remarket collateral. Maintain regulatory compliance. Oversee all employees in both the collections and insurance areas. Work with paralegal staff regarding bankruptcies, foreclosures, and other legal matters to include child support, civil, IRS, garnishments, and levies. Communicate with attorneys regarding lawsuits. Work with recovery agencies to repossess and remarket collateral. Maintain regulatory compliance.
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United Capital Recovery, LLC
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Financial Services
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Collections Manager
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2009 - Aug 2012
Manage collection of 30 million dollar portfolio of over 4,500 accounts. Plan collection policies and processes including implementation. Handle Asset Remarketing of repossessed vehicles. Control costs of operation to maximize savings. Encourage and train subordinates and evaluate performance. Motivate staff to improve through quality management, skill development, recognition, rewards, and feedback. Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations (FDCPA, FCRA, HIPAA, etc.) Identify and recruit third party clientele. Show less
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Assistant Vice President-Special Assets/Recovery Manager
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May 2003 - Sep 2009
Designed the bank’s first substantial Recovery Dept. which resulted in immediate profitability. Oversaw all aspects of Independent Bank’s charged-off portfolio. Planned, directed and managed all operations and staff activities of the Recovery, Bankruptcy, Advocacy and Insurance Departments. Developed and implemented procedures to improve productivity and minimize losses. Identified fraud as it pertained to loan contracts, dealerships, and checking accounts. Developed standards for the improvement of operational effectiveness. Prepared Recovery budget/goals. Show less
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Underwriter
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Jan 2002 - May 2003
Rendered credit decisions based on company guidelines. Protected company from loans that could have a high probability of default. Fraud detection. Analyzed appraisals to ensure property is acceptable. Analyzed credit and sources of income and assets. Rendered credit decisions based on company guidelines. Protected company from loans that could have a high probability of default. Fraud detection. Analyzed appraisals to ensure property is acceptable. Analyzed credit and sources of income and assets.
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SunTrust
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Recovery Specialist
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Oct 1997 - Dec 2002
Proactively identified collectable accounts and conducted all collection activities for the charged-off portfolio, from initial customer contact to collection of funds. Prepared accounts for litigation. Testified at court hearings. Executed the best possible collection strategy, with the end objective of increased recoveries for all accounts in default.
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Loan Officer
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May 1995 - Oct 1997
Sold financial services which included CD’s, Home Equities, Auto loans, and Credit Cards. Opened new accounts and serviced established accounts. In-branch underwriting. Conducted orientation interviews on services with each new customer. Answered general investment questions and scheduled appointments. Managed branch NSF Report.
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Juvenile Court
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Greater Memphis Area
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Probation Officer
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Mar 1996 - Dec 1997
Supervised and counseled troubled youth in areas of family and community relations, finances and employment. Investigated violations of probation. Arranged probationer’s daily schedule. Maintained and prepared a variety of reports. Supervised and counseled troubled youth in areas of family and community relations, finances and employment. Investigated violations of probation. Arranged probationer’s daily schedule. Maintained and prepared a variety of reports.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Barret School of Banking
Banking Diploma, Banking and Financial -
2011 - 2011
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certified Fraud Examiner, Fraud -
2006 - 2006
Dale Carnegie
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The University of Memphis
Criminology & Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice/Police Science
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