Cole Castilaw
Midlothian
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven finance student with experience in banking, customer service, and leadership. As a Bank Teller, I manage transactions, ensure accuracy, and promote financial products while maintaining compliance with regulations. My background as a Mortarman Squad Leader in the U.S. Marine Corps developed my leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. With a strong foundation in asset management and communication, I’m eager to apply my skills to drive success in the financial sector and continue growing in my career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bank Teller 2
Capital Federal Savings Bank
Kansas City, MO
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and account transfers, utilizing bank-specific software, ensuring accuracy in transaction execution and balancing.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by answering inquiries, resolving issues, and providing financial guidance.
- Balanced cash drawer, at the start and end of each shift, executing cash handling procedures, vault operations, and achieving full accountability of funds.
- Ensured compliance with all banking regulations and security protocols, safeguarding customer information and financial assets, contributing to zero security breaches.
- Utilized financial management systems and data tools to monitor account activity, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all customer transactions.
Mortarman Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
10.2019 - 10.2023
- Supervised a team of up to 10 individuals and reviewed completed work for accuracy, safety, and quality on the gun-line.
- Headed the Fire-Direction-Center using mathematical & geographical data to locate target positions.
- Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding the squad's activities on over 30 live-fire ranges, handling over $100,000 of explosives.
- Problem-solved with leadership to determine the most efficient means of completing missions.
Education
BSBA - Financial Management
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO08-2026
Skills
- Asset Management
- Time Management
- Financial Software
- Data Management
- Technical Guidance
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- Strong Mathematical Skills
Certification
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) - In Progress
- FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP) -July 2025
Timeline
Bank Teller 2
Capital Federal Savings Bank
09.2024 - 04.2025
Mortarman Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
10.2019 - 10.2023
BSBA - Financial Management
Northwest Missouri State University