Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Underwriting Associate
Carvana
Lafayette, IN
09.2021 - Current
Reviewed credit reports, financial statements and transactions to verify accuracy and completeness.
Contacted borrowers to gather additional information.
Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries.
Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation and placed all information in client files.
Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Team Leader
BMV
Lafayette, IN
02.2019 - 09.2021
Troubleshooting escalated employee and customer issues in a timely manner
Improved team performance by training employees in new techniques and monitoring daily activities
Collaborated alongside Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Manager to train, develop, and mentor.
Coordinated schedules for our branch
Ensured all staff is conducting their work in a polite and friendly manner while being mindful of timeliness
Aided Customer Service Representatives in the resolution of escalated customer complaints
Provided relief and support to front line operations as needed
Managed scheduling for skills and knowledge testing appointments
Submitted daily reports of all cash balances and deposits
Securing bank deposits and change orders
Check transactions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper accounting
Facilitated the daily opening and closing of the branch
Serving as the technical resource for all transactions, policies, and procedures
Managing the Self Service Kiosk and restocking with funds.
Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
Positioned as go-to person for up to 14 staff members, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly.
Customer Service Rep
BMV
Lafayette, IN
06.2017 - 02.2019
Conducting customer transactions in a timely and respectful manner
Completing records and submitting reports on all daily trial cash balances
Completing required time-sheets, logs, and administrative support documents, as required
Working as a team with co-workers to best ensure a quality work environment
Followed up with customers to offer additional support and check resolution satisfaction
Maintained customer satisfaction by addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
Anticipated needs and resolved problems to keep customers happy
Paraprofessional
Tippecanoe School Corporation/Klondike Elementary
West Lafayette, IN
01.2015 - 06.2017
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
Cafeteria Worker
Tippecanoe School Corporation/Klondike Elementary
West Lafayette, IN
04.2012 - 12.2014
Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines.
Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches, and special events.
Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures.
Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware and replenished low stock.
Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.