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CHERYL ERNST

NORTH PORT

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and cash management at First Horizon Bank. Proven expertise in transaction processing and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on problem-solving. Recognized for maintaining accurate records and enhancing team collaboration, ensuring exceptional service delivery in fast-paced environments.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-time Teller

First Horizon Bank
Nokomis
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions and customer interactions.
  • Performed daily reconciliation of teller drawer within established limits.
  • Explained account information to customers in detail as needed.
  • Handled large volumes of currency quickly and accurately with minimal errors.

Administrative Assistant

Bacon’s Furniture and Design
Port Charlotte
08.2022 - Current
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.

Payoff Specialist II

PLANET HOME LENDING
Meriden
04.2014 - 04.2022
  • Performed data entry duties as needed including entering new borrower information into system databases.
  • Actively participated in training initiatives designed to enhance knowledge base and stay up-to-date on industry trends.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to inquiries from both external customers as well as internal staff members.
  • Collaborated with internal departments when needed during the resolution of complex cases.

Member Service Representative 2

PERSONAL CARE AMERICA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Trumbull
12.2012 - 05.2013
  • Performed cash handling duties such as deposits and withdrawals for members' accounts.
  • Assisted with the opening of new accounts and processed account maintenance requests.
  • Referred complex issues to management for resolution.
  • Assisted colleagues with tasks as needed during peak times of activity.
  • Responded promptly to emails from members seeking assistance.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss customer service strategies and goals.
  • Adhered to all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
  • Attended training sessions regularly to stay abreast of changes in company policies or procedures.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Office Manager

BRIDGEPORT POST OFFICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Bridgeport
06.1984 - 06.2012
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for departmental expenses.
  • Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.

Mail Processing Clerk

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Bridgeport
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Stamped postmark on letters and parcels.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming mail.

Education

High School Diploma -

FRANK SCOTT BUNNELL HIGH SCHOOL
Stratford, CT
06-1983

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Outlook
  • Excel
  • Banking Operating System
  • Mortgage Payoff Request Processing
  • Verification of Mortgages
  • Mortgage Releases
  • Basic Bookkeeping
  • Check Scanning
  • Bank Statement Reconciliations
  • Filing
  • Copying/Scanning documents
  • Member/Customer Relations
  • Daily Balancing of Cash
  • Cash Management
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Back-Office Operations
  • Cash Transaction Recycler
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Data entry
  • Financial reporting
  • Record keeping
  • Transaction processing
  • Cash handling
  • Training participation
  • Fraud detection proficiency
  • Compliance, banking laws, and regulations
  • Reliable
  • Safe and vault operation

Regulatory Compliance

  • Banking Regulation CC
  • Fraud
  • Financial Elder Abuse
  • Employee Harassment
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Part-time Teller

First Horizon Bank
12.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Bacon’s Furniture and Design
08.2022 - Current

Payoff Specialist II

PLANET HOME LENDING
04.2014 - 04.2022

Member Service Representative 2

PERSONAL CARE AMERICA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
12.2012 - 05.2013

Mail Processing Clerk

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
01.1990 - 01.1993

Office Manager

BRIDGEPORT POST OFFICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
06.1984 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

FRANK SCOTT BUNNELL HIGH SCHOOL