Seasoned banking professional with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Committed to driving team success and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
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12
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years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Return Verification Clerk
SurePrep
01.2023 - 04.2023
Verified and input tax data from documents submitted by the “Big 4” and other top accounting firms nationwide, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Analyzed and corrected tax documents across multiple screens, managing data entry of up to 2000 pages per day to maintain workflow efficiency.
Resolved errors from in-house tax software to prepare accurate tax documents for clients, enhancing the overall quality of submissions.
Focused on completing assigned workload as accurately and efficiently as possible while working under the pressure of daily deadlines
Worked with multiple clients in various industries to help expedite the overall tax season process with a paperless workflow
Financial Crimes Investigator/ Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Analyst II
Bank of America
07.2018 - 09.2019
Prepared detailed documentation to file Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) in a timely and accurate manner
Alerted BSA/Anti-Money Laundering Department to suspicious activity for regulatory and law enforcement follow-up.
Investigated fraud alerts to protect BofA from incurring fraud related losses while, recommending retention or termination of banking relationship with perpetrators
Conducted investigations of credit/debit card fraud, account takeover, wire fraud, check fraud, ACH fraud, identity theft, elder abuse, etc.
Conducted fraud investigations, achieving timely case closures and maintaining high-quality standards.
Supported completion of multiple BofA fraud remediation projects to enhance compliance and mitigate risks.
Financial Exploitation Investigator
Adult Protective Services (APS), State of Arizona
08.2014 - 08.2017
Investigated cases of vulnerable adults (anyone over the age of 18) whose finances and assets may have been misused or utilized by others without their coherent consent
Requested, subpoenaed, analyzed, and interpreted financial and medical data as well as, drafted and submitted investigative reports summarizing the findings of a case
Conducted interviews and gathered information from all parties involved in an investigation (i.e the client, the alleged perpetrator and other collateral sources)
Managed caseload of 35-40 cases while addressing individual client needs and ensuring comprehensive support
Collaborated with local law enforcement and the Attorney General’s Office to coordinate investigations and enhance case outcomes
Developed referrals to state agencies and community organizations, connecting clients with essential resources and services
Utilized Microsoft Excel to summarize and transpose banking records into excel spreadsheets
Enhanced personal ability to work in teams or independently as a mobile-office worker with little to no supervision
Supervised and acted as manager to support fellow unit investigators while Unit Manager was on annual leave
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo Bank
11.2013 - 08.2014
Consistently met daily and quarterly sales goals by uncovering every customer’s banking needs and matching those needs to financial products and solutions
Developed strong relationships with clientele, fostering trust and integrity to enhance customer loyalty
Resolved issues for English and Spanish speaking clientele, ensuring satisfaction and retention through effective customer service
Lead Teller
Wells Fargo Bank
12.2011 - 11.2013
Managed and supervised a teller team while ensuring compliance with operations and motivating team members to meet sales goals.
Trained tellers in cash drawer management and coached on customer interactions to enhance service quality.
Prepared and maintained teller schedules, cash shipments, daily vault balancing, ATM servicing and other day to day tasks necessary for running the operations of a fast-paced branch
Addressed branch-level customer complaints and service issues, escalating complex cases as needed
Supported service manager in audit preparation, ensuring compliance with government regulations
Teller
Wells Fargo Bank
01.2011 - 12.2011
Processed accurate transactions with minimal errors, documented unusual activity reports, counted cash accurately, and maintained cash box limits to ensure compliance
Established rapport with customers to foster long-lasting business relationships
Followed operational compliance and participated in sales, customer service, and fraud detection training
Education
Bachelor’s - Accounting, Spanish, Music
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12-2015
Skills
Data verification and validation
Fraud assessment
Regulatory compliance
Banking regulations
Financial analysis
Transaction processing
Cash handling
Attention to detail
Clear communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
Cast Member employee at Disneyland Resort
Full-time independent musician
Timeline
Tax Return Verification Clerk
SurePrep
01.2023 - 04.2023
Financial Crimes Investigator/ Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Analyst II