Christine Anne Braun
Minot,ND
Summary
Professional Proof Operations Specialist with demonstrated ability in processing and validating financial documents. Skilled in data entry, error detection, and maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Dependable, analytical, and detail-focused, consistently ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Proof Operator
First Western Bank and Trust
09.2023 - Current
- Reduced processing errors by diligently inputting transactions into specialized banking software.
- Operated proof machine to list, sort and prove credits, debits and deposits.
- Detected out of balance transactions and followed implemented handling procedures.
- Reconciled account balances accurately by comparing original documents against processed transaction reports.
Universal Banker
First Western Bank And Trust
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitoring account activity and identifying suspicious transactions, taking appropriate action to prevent fraud.
- Opening checking, savings, money market and certificates of deposit accounts and ordering checks, debit cards and furnishing online banking details to facilitate new transactions.
- Developing and implementing strategies to reduce risk and increase profitability.
- Identifying customer financial needs through in-person efforts, cold calls, referrals and marketing while providing strong product knowledge and quality service.
- Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
General Manager
Heide Transport LLC
01.2012 - 08.2022
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel.
- Implemented operational strategies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist fellow employees, and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Cosmetologist/Business Owner
Braun's Beautique
02.2000 - 12.2011
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
Education
Master of Arts - Cosmetology Education
Joseph's School of Hair Design
Minot, ND 05.1992
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Cash Handling
- Analyzing Data
- Evaluating Programs
- Exceptional customer service
- Persuasive Communication Style
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Banking procedures
- Deadline oriented
- 10-key proficiency
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Proof Operator
First Western Bank and Trust
09.2023 - Current
Universal Banker
First Western Bank And Trust
09.2022 - 09.2023
General Manager
Heide Transport LLC
01.2012 - 08.2022
Cosmetologist/Business Owner
Braun's Beautique
02.2000 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Cosmetology Education
Joseph's School of Hair Design
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