Jordan D. Pfluger

Collection and Customer Service Leader 8+ years of knowledge

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LocationSaint PaulMinnesota, United States
Government service1yrInternal Revenue Service (IRS)

About

I’m a collections and customer service leader with over eight years’ experience in public and private sector environments. Currently serving as an Individual Taxpayer Advisory Specialist and Union Steward at the IRS, I have a proven track record demonstrating leadership, navigating and researching complex regulations, training and mentoring colleagues, and providing stellar service to customers of all backgrounds and needs in high-volume, fast-paced settings.  

Roles

Nov 2024–Oct 2025
Former role

ITAS - Individual Taxpayer Advisory Specialist

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Field Assistance

(appointed)Minnesota

Tax Law

• Assists and advises taxpayers in meeting their Federal Tax obligations.

• Assistance is technical, and covers the full range of individual income, excise, and employment taxes, as well as certain elements of all other kinds of taxes.

• Conducts interviews with taxpayers to determine their tax situation, provide advice, and explains probable consequences of various courses of action open to taxpayers for the current and other tax years.

• Discusses tax law impact with tax practitioners and accountants, review books and records to gain understanding of taxpayer's financial status (cash/accrual basis).

• Confers with taxpayers and/or their representatives to explain issues involving the applicability of tax law, regulations, notices and account adjustments.

• Assists taxpayers in preparing tax returns and explains the consequences of courses of action.

• Explains to taxpayers the collection and examination processes. Prepares tax returns that include referring to required documentation, such as information reporting documents and limited schedules.

Apr 2024–Aug 2024
Former role

Judgement Collector

Messerli & Kramer PA

Plymouth , Minnesota

Collections RepresentativeLegal Services

• Assist in meeting the requirements team and office collection goals

• Utilize a variety of SOR’S and computer programs as well as multiple monitors.

• Answer callers questions and resolve callers concerns.

• Adjudicate and negotiate payment arrangements and settlements for debts owed.

• Deliver professional and reliable customer service for all callers.

• Escalate calls when necessary well as transferring calls to other departments when needed.

• Utilize translation services to assist callers when native speakers are not available.

• Conduct a variety of electronic payments IE ACH check payments, preauthorized ACH payments as requested by the caller.

• Attend and participate in ongoing trainings and meetings as needed

• Adhere to all applicable Federal and state laws regarding debt collection and finance including but not limited to the following; FDCPA, Reg E, Reg F, Reg O, SCRA, as well as applicable AML rules and regulations.

• Consistently perform at or above expectations always meeting or exceeding monthly goals.

• Efficiently and accurately update applicable SOR’S with updates to account

• Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls

• Able to keep all things confidential and only relay information on a need to know basis

• Willing to be a team player working with a team with about 40+ Team members and 6 supervisors

Nov 2023–Feb 2024
Former role

Senior Escalations Representative “Contract”

Wells Fargo Bank

Shoreview , Michigan

Financial Administration and Program ManagementFinancial AnalystCompliance

• Mange my own cases assigned via a pipeline utilizing case management

• Utilize over 50+ SOR’S “systems of record” to conduct research Determine appropriate course of action and conduct investigative steps to fully identify customer issues

• Perform complex administrative and customer support tasks by managing daily schedules, and managing time properly.

• Work collaboratively with other team members to find answers to problem as they arise. Suggest different things to implement to improve processes.

• Serve as a SME “subject matter expert” for various consumer Serve as the last level of escalation for customers

• Interact with internal and external customers to find the best resolution to resolve the customers complaints

• Assist in helping other caseworkers with parts of their cases or working their cases as needed

Feb 2023–Nov 2023
Former role

Estate Claims Specialist

FORTE LLC

Bloomington , Minnesota

Legal AssistanceAccount ManagerAdministrative

• Claim Processing: Receive, review, and process estate information promptly and accurately, including assessing forms, verifying documentation, and submitting claims in accordance with legal and regulatory standards

• Documentation Management: Maintain comprehensive and organized records of all estate claims, ensuring secure storage of all necessary documentation

• Research and Investigation: Conduct thorough research to verify probate case details and maintain correspondence with courts via phone and mail regarding claims

• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure all estate claims comply with federal and state laws (e.g., FDCPA, HIPAA, SCRA) and internal policies; stay current on legal updates and adjust processes accordingly

• Signing and Validating Documents: Print, validate, and sign documents under oath or in the presence of a notary when required; copy, image, and distribute documents to appropriate parties

• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports and summaries while maintaining accurate, detailed records of all actions taken during the claims process

• Professional Development: Attend training programs to expand knowledge and skills; complete client-specific and annual refresher trainings

• Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments (legal, finance, compliance) and external stakeholders (beneficiaries, attorneys, financial institutions) to ensure efficient claim resolution and effective communication

Mar 2022–Feb 2023
Former role

Estate Resolution Specialist

Chase Bank

Bloomington , Minnesota

Collections RepresentativeCollections SpecialistAccount Manager

• Assist in meeting team and office collection goals

• Utilize a variety of SOR’S and computer programs as well as multiple monitors.

• Answer callers questions and resolve callers concerns.

• Adjudicate and negotiate payment arrangements and settlements for debts owed to an estate

• Deliver professional and reliable customer service for all callers

• Escalate calls when necessary well as transferring calls to other departments when needed.

• Utilize translation services to assist callers when native speakers are not available.

• Conduct a variety of electronic payments IE ACH check payments, one time debit card payments and recurring preauthorized ACH payments as requested by the caller.

• Attend and participate in ongoing trainings and meetings as needed

• Adhere to all applicable Federal and state laws regarding debt collection and finance including but not limited to the following; FDCPA, Reg E, Reg F, Reg O, SCRA, as well as applicable AML rules and regulations.

• Consistently perform at or above expectations always meeting or exceeding monthly goals.

• Efficiently and accurately update applicable SOR’S with updates to account

• Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls

• Able to keep all things confidential and only relay information on a need to know basis

• Willing to be a team player working with a team with about 50+ Team members and 4 operations managers

Feb 2021–Mar 2022
Former role

Operations Assistant Store Manager

Dollar Tree

Brooklyn Center , Minnesota

SchedulerMerchandiserStore ManagerComplianceGeneral Manager

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager

• Able to perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager

• Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash

• Adhere to all policies and procedures including safety guidelines

• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates and supervisors

• Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards to include recovery

• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Associates

• Process all SSC Corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information

• requests and any additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager

• Assist the Store Manager on the receipt and return of DSD merchandise.

• Follow the VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures

• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage on a daily basis

• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring that the sales floor is sales effective on a daily basis

• Assist in the management of cashiering activities to ensure all company cash handling practices & guidelines are followed at all times by all employees

• Assist in the management of sales effectiveness of seasonal areas in the store

• Coordinate appropriate signage utilized in the store

• Assist with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise

• Process damaged merchandise on a daily basis

• Assist Store Manager with creation of weekly schedules

• Assist in the management of store supplies and expense control

• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales

• Ensure coolers and store-front program racks/displays are refilled daily (balloon program, sunglasses, batteries, etc.)

• Assist with the management of the Drive Item program

Jul 2020–Feb 2021
Former role

Financial Services Representative

Walmart

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Client / Customer ServicesBank Teller

• Maintain confidentiality of guest's transactions

• Facilitate and handle cash flow and process

• electronic payment via credit and debit cards as well

• as cash payments and checks

• Work with my fellow team members to maintain

• high energy high paced and positive work

• environment as well as an open and accepting space

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks

• for my assigned area to ensure a positive and clean

• customer experience.

• Conducted a wide array of financial service

• transactions varying from direct 2 cash and check

• cashing services.

• Helped to train incoming team members and assist

• in the implementing of new policies.

• Adapted and flowed as needed to meet demand in a fast pace work environment.

• Process check cashing

• Receiving/sending through both money gram & Ría.

• Process direct to cash and even app request

• Process both Walmart and Walmart 2 world transactions

• Advise customers on what products best suit their needs.

Aug 2019–Feb 2020
Former role

Customer Service Specialist

Walmart

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Client / Customer Services

• Maintained confidentiality of guest transactions

• Facilitated and handled cash flow; processed electronic payments via credit/debit cards, cash, and checks

• Collaborated with team members to maintain a high-energy, fast-paced, and positive work environment

• Performed routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a clean and welcoming customer experience

• Conducted a wide range of financial service transactions, including direct-to-cash and check cashing services

• Assisted in training new team members and implementing new policies

• Adapted to meet demands in a fast-paced work environment