Experienced banking professional with superior attention to detail and highly ethical nature. Dedicated to maintaining optimal security and customer satisfaction while meeting ambitious sales targets. Well-versed in industry regulations and asset protection strategies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Universal Banker II
First National Bank of Dennison
10.2022 - Current
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Supported branch operations, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations as well as bank policies.
Managed escalated phone calls by applying conflict resolutions skills and extensive knowledge of bank policies, products, and services.
Maintained accuracy in daily transaction reporting, reconciling discrepancies promptly to ensure seamless accounting operations within the branch.
Ensured a consistent and positive customer experience by upholding high standards of professionalism, courtesy, and responsiveness in all interactions.
Trained and mentored junior banking staff to maximize performance, efficiency, and compliance.
Monitored account activity and identified suspicious transactions, taking appropriate action to prevent fraud.
Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
Opened checking, savings, money market and certificates of deposit accounts and ordered checks, debit cards and furnished online banking details to facilitate new transactions.
Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
Identified customer financial needs through in-person efforts, cold calls, referrals, and marketing while providing strong product knowledge and quality service.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling balance sheet accounts and resolving discrepancies.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Reduced risk exposure by conducting thorough audits and identifying control weaknesses.
Created clear, concise audit reports that effectively communicated findings, recommendations, and required actions to stakeholders.
Assisted in training junior staff members, sharing knowledge and expertise for their professional growth.
Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on industry standards and best practices.
Participated in special projects, such as fraud investigations or due diligence reviews, as needed to support organizational goals.
Managed audit resources efficiently to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks while maintaining high-quality work standards.
Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Cashed checks, accepted deposits and withdrawals within assigned limits and calculated daily transactions using computers, calculators or adding machines.
Provided exceptional service through accurate and efficient management of teller line duties while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation, and generated condition lists for applicants.
Assisted clients in understanding complex financial documents required for completing their loan applications successfully.
Set up and completed loan submission packages.
Prepared documents for underwriting by verifying client income, credit reports, and other information.
Managed multiple loans simultaneously ensuring timely completion of each task assigned without compromising on compliance or quality standards.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and loan officers to establish smooth loan process.
Analyzed credit reports to determine eligibility of applicants and capacity for loan products.
Utilized loan origination software to process and track loan applications.
Processed loans within various departments to achieve timely, accurate, and fair proceedings.
Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies, and government clerks.
Reduced errors in loan documentation by introducing comprehensive checklist for loan processors.
Financial Relationship Banker
Huntington Bank
06.1996 - 01.2022
Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have enough funds
Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems customers may encounter
Inform customers about foreign currency regulations, and compute transaction fees for currency exchanges
Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance
Examine, evaluate, or process loan applications
Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors
Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping
Oversee the flow of cash and financial instruments
Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct
Perform clerical tasks such as typing, filing, and microfilm photography
Prepare work schedules for staff
Recruit staff members and oversee training programs
Network within communities to find and attract new business
Open new accounts for customers
Sit with clients and set budgets, make plans to rebuild credit and help them become more financially secure
Digital Coach for the branch
Helping the branch achieve the corporate goals set for online usage by customers, helping the customers learn how to use their online banking and mobile app
Pull and present weekly huddle to show areas of opportunity and strength
Coach and teach branch about new updates as needed
I have been the new hire trainer for the teller line
I would work with the teller for 90 days after hire to teach the system and ensure understand of police and procedure
While in the Personal Banker role for 4 years, I achieved Directors Club as a banker 5 times
This is an award that is only given to the top 10% in the district
Exceptional customer relationship skills
Excelled in every customer facing based position held
As assistant manager I was part of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club
I attended the business after hours functions and all community events for my branch
Mentor fellow employees and help them grow
Customer Service Rep
AT&T
07.2009 - 09.2010
Answer incoming calls to resolve customer problems in a very pleasant and timely manner while adhering to company requirements
Recommend improvements in products, packaging, shipping, service, or billing methods and procedures to prevent future problems
Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems
Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation
Helped train new reps by allowing them to listen in on my calls to learn how to resolve customer issues
Achieved many perfect calls that the company used for training purposes