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Dayna Urias

Midvale,UT

Summary

I am re-entering into the work force. I had to step away for three years due to a family illness. I am ready to get back to work force. I miss working, I am ready and so very eager to join in the workforce once again

I have been volunteering as of recently to help others and myself. Volunteering is very rewarding in it self.

Resourceful and knowledgeable Administrative Assistant offering expertise within customer service, accounts receivable. Dedicated office professional with experience utilizing a busy multi-line telephone system, performing clerical duties, maintaining confidential files and entering information into various automated systems. Strong communicator ensuring comprehension by a diverse audience and excelling in a fast-paced environment to exceed organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Volunteers of America, Utah
03.2026 - Current

At the moment I volunteer as often as I can. I volunteer at a recovery center for men and women currently in treatment programs. I happily help with the staff and other volunteers to prepare food, serve food and help with the clean up the kitchen. I absolutely love doing this. Helping people, preparing food, serving food is my happy place.

  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.

Customer Service Representative

Discover Card Financial Services
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by offering personalized solutions tailored to individual needs.
  • Boosted team morale by consistently recognizing colleagues' contributions and achievements.
  • Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Negotiated solutions with dissatisfied customers, turning potential negative reviews into positive testimonials.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Bank Teller

Wells Fargo & Company
11.2016 - 01.2020

I absolutely loved my role as a bank teller. I would still be there, but as life sometimes does it stepped in and I had to leave my job due to a family illness. My father-in-law had dementia and needed my around the clock care.

  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Identified fraudulent activities by diligently monitoring transactions and reporting suspicious activity to management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in increased client retention and loyalty.
  • Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing account inquiries.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.

COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

Discover
07.2015 - 11.2017

Consistently contact customers to acquire payment for overdue accounts. Initiate collection calls, set up credit card payments to bring bills to a current status and assist customers with financial hardships in devising re-payment programs.

  • Direct calls through appropriate departments and handle customer complaints.
  • Utilize automated systems to enter confidential customer data and payment information.
  • Completed extensive customer service training, including instruction in collection compliance laws.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
  • Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
  • Used probing techniques to determine debtors' reasons for delinquency.
  • Negotiated re-payment plans by identifying causes of delinquent payments to assist in recovery of debt and meet realistic timeframes.
  • Assisted in implementing procedures and policies to facilitate timely payments.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Works Performance
02.2013 - 05.2015

Provided support to staff within invoicing/billing tasks. Performed an array of administrative duties. Provided customer assistance and managed an extremely busy telephone system.

  • Played a key role in bringing invoicing to current status from a six-month backlog.

I left the company when they had to close their doors. I enjoyed my job there very much.

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Professional appearance
  • Positive attitude
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Empathy and patience
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Active listening
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management abilities
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Computer skills
  • Data entry
  • Answering phones
  • Telephone etiquette
  • MS office
  • Document management
  • Recordkeeping and confidentiality

Early Career History

Sales Associate/Key Holder (part-time), Lane Bryant, West Valley City, UT

Hairstylist/Manager, My Haircut Place, North Hollywood, CA

Timeline

Volunteer

Volunteers of America, Utah
03.2026 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Discover Card Financial Services
11.2020 - 01.2023

Bank Teller

Wells Fargo & Company
11.2016 - 01.2020

COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

Discover
07.2015 - 11.2017

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Works Performance
02.2013 - 05.2015
Dayna Urias