I am thrilled to announce that the “Getting to Know” series is now being sponsored by TCN. TCN is a leading provider of cloud-based call center technology for enterprises, contact centers, BPOs, and collection agencies worldwide. Founded in 1999, TCN combines a deep understanding of the needs of call center users with a highly affordable delivery model, ensuring immediate access to robust call center technology, such as SMS, email, predictive dialer, IVR, call recording, and business analytics required to optimize operations while adhering to callers requests. Its “always-on” cloud-based delivery model provides customers with immediate access to the latest version of the TCN solution, as well as the ability to quickly and easily scale and adjust to evolving business needs. TCN serves various Fortune 500 companies and enterprises in multiple industries, including newspaper, collection, education, healthcare, automotive, political, customer service, and marketing.
You know someone was born to work in the collections industry when she says she says she has fun, even when dealing with disgruntled individuals. Megan Bryant may not have known she was meant to work in the industry when she applied for a job as a collector 10 years ago, but she has definitely found her niche — and a home. Read on to learn more about Megan, how what she’d be doing if she were not working in collections, and how she has become a committed public servant.
Name: Megan Bryant
Company: Credit Collection Partners
Length of time at current position: Ten years in February
Length of time in industry: Ten years
How did you get your start in the industry?
I applied for a collector position not knowing at all what that meant, but I knew I loved to talk to people.
When or how are you most productive?
When I am being challenged. In this industry, things are always changing and keeping up can be challenging but that’s what keeps me interested and excited about what I do.
Which industry professional do you admire most?
I would have to say my boss Rick Bonitzer. He is extremely knowledgeable and always makes sure we have the best technology to be able to excel in our positions.
What is one thing you do better than everyone else?
Multitask.
What do you like most about this industry?
The ever-changing technology and how every day is different.
What is one thing you wish you could change about this industry?
Restrictions!!
If you weren’t in this industry, what would you be doing?
I have a degree as a Professional Nanny. I would probably be doing something that involves children.
Describe a typical work day.
I’m not sure there is a typical workday. Everyday is different. I spend a lot of time assisting clients in issues they may have and assisting our staff with an questions they may have that need to be directed to our clients.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate and Merlot!
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What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
When upset, write the email and wait an hour, review and then decide if you still want to send it!
What are you currently reading?
City of Taylorville ordinances! (I was elected to City Council at the beginning of the year and I am chairman of the Ordinance Committee)
What is one fact you’d like everyone in the industry to know about you?
I have fun with everything I do, even when helping disgruntled consumers!
I am thrilled to announce that the “Getting to Know” series is now being sponsored by TCN. TCN is a leading provider of cloud-based call center technology for enterprises, contact centers, BPOs, and collection agencies worldwide. Founded in 1999, TCN combines a deep understanding of the needs of call center users with a highly affordable delivery model, ensuring immediate access to robust call center technology, such as SMS, email, predictive dialer, IVR, call recording, and business analytics required to optimize operations while adhering to callers requests. Its “always-on” cloud-based delivery model provides customers with immediate access to the latest version of the TCN solution, as well as the ability to quickly and easily scale and adjust to evolving business needs. TCN serves various Fortune 500 companies and enterprises in multiple industries, including newspaper, collection, education, healthcare, automotive, political, customer service, and marketing.