Results-driven banking professional with extensive managerial experience as a Branch Manager at various commercial banks. Demonstrated expertise in leading teams, optimizing operational efficiency, and providing exceptional customer service. Adept at cultivating strong client relationships, exceeding sales targets, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Community Outreach Coordinator
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTH WEST
01.2023 - 01.2024
Develop and plan content for cultural engagement trainings
Coordinate 'Learning from Experience' workshops to help assimilate clients to life in the United States
Develop and sustain relationships with outside stakeholders for appropriate engagement opportunities
Collaborate and strengthen relationships with community partners and agencies
Implement administrative practices that ensure quality, accurate, confidential participant record keeping, and safe service delivery
Coordinate quarterly 'Know your Rights' orientations
Research, compile accurate and traceable data, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by management or governmental agencies in a timely manner
Plan and execute cultural exposure events every 6 months
Promote relationship-building within LCSNW
Participate and partner with other LCSNW programs in support of crossprogram dialogues that promote strategic planning across areas of service
Responsible for representing program at partner community meetings on a regular basis
Provide individual and group case consultation, i.e
Orientations, cultural integration and etc
As and if needed
Manager Branch Operation
AIB Bank
01.2015 - 01.2021
Managed the Branch in order to meet the financial services needs of customers in the assigned community market area as follows:
Worked with retail management in establishing growth, sales, and profit objectives for the bank; provides input to these objectives and to the manner in which performance will be measured and controlled
Ensured that the branch was properly staffed and staffs were trained to meet customer service needs as well as sales objectives
Made certain that all branch operations are performed in accordance with established Bank policies and procedures, either directly or through appropriate supervisor, e.g., balancing, control of vault cash, etc.; makes recommendations for changes/improvements as appropriate
Monitor overdrawn checking accounts and delinquencies
Communicates with HO office departments to assist in answering questions and resolving issues
Made certain that all customer service personnel are adequately trained both with respect to product knowledge and selling techniques
Ensures that all sales and customer service reporting information is provided on a timely basis
Conducts regularly scheduled (at least twice a month) sales and customer service meetings; actively encourages staff to build customer relationships
Responsible for expanding the lending & deposit portfolio of the branch with quality new businesses
Manages and supervises recording of static data and customer data
Manages and supervises the purchasing of various supplies
Branch Manager
Afghanistan Commercial Bank
01.2009 - 01.2015
Supervise branch staff, including coaching, development and discipline to help meet sales goals, strict adherence to policies and procedures, and to provide exceptional customer service, with staff level based on branch staffing model
Approve paid time off, create schedules for staff and assure staff hours/staff costs are within established criteria
Process loan applications; pursuant to authority, policy and procedure
Prepare accurate reports as requested by management
Handle customer complaints and inquiries
Maintain a strong, visible and positive presence in the community through involvement in community events and clubs
Comply with all bank policies, regulations, and laws applicable to carrying out duties and responsibilities
Customer Services Officer
BRAC Afghanistan Bank
01.2008 - 01.2009
Handle inbound customer calls in a courteous, timely, and professional manner - including email and live chat
Listen to customers, understand their needs, and resolve customer issues
Escalate customer issues to the appropriate staff and managerial for resolution as needed
Ensure first call resolution through problems solving and effective call handling
Follow the processes of the Client program and perform all tasks in a courteous and professional manner
Utilize knowledge base and training to accurately answer customer questions
Create and maintain customer CRM records with accurate call details
Accurately document call resolution in appropriate systems
Strictly follow client process for handling financial issues and inquiries
Comply with requirements surrounding confidential information and personal information
Follow all required scripts, policies, and procedures
Adhere to all attendance and work schedule requirements including all scheduled training
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