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DENISE K. WASHINGTON

DENISE K. WASHINGTON

Banking Professional
Lithonia,GA

Summary

Motivated and positive candidate with a strong focus on team building and achieving sales goals. Recognized for analytical skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail. Possessing a strong work ethic and collaborative mindset. Proven problem solver with a history of delivering high-quality strategic solutions. Proficient in Symitar, Meridian Link, Framework, and DNA Navigation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Financial Specialist- Consumer Loan Officer

Georgia's Own Credit Union
07.2019 - 04.2025
  • Interview members to obtain their current banking or financial needs.
  • Analyze their current financial position to determine the degree of risk involved.
  • Perform account maintenance such as name or address change.
  • Originate Approve or decline loan applications and provide a decision or adverse action.
  • Cross sell additional products and services such as gap, warranty, life and disability insurance
  • Refer services to our Internal partners.
  • Manage a pipeline of consumer loans through a centralized channel remotely.

Consumer Loan Client Support

SunTrust Bank
03.2018 - 07.2019
  • Delivery of consumer loans and home equity products through a centralized channel
  • Re-Underwrite home equity & consumer loan secured products PCL+
  • Adheres to internal controls, operational procedures, and risk management policies.
  • Contributed to meeting or exceeding client service as well as individual and team sales targets.
  • Negotiated and communicated loan decisions and terms.
  • Sourced and prospected for new clients and client relationship building.

Financial Service Officer II

Georgia United Credit Union
05.2013 - 07.2017
  • Interview members to obtain their current banking or financial needs.
  • Analyze their current financial position to determine the degree of risk involved.
  • Perform account maintenance such as address or name change.
  • Originate, Approve, or decline loan applications and provide a decision or adverse action.
  • Cross sell additional products and services such as gap, warranty, life and disability insurance

Service Manager

Wachovia Bank AKA Wells Fargo Bank
11.2005 - 05.2013
  • Set and maintained personal team sales goals to align with corporate standards.
  • Increased profitability by 25% in checking, savings, debit cards, online banking, and direct deposit. Performed account maintenance.
  • Responsible for 60% of daily operations, audit and cash controls including time management.
  • Recommended products and services, with referrals to our internal partners.

Personal Banker

Bank of America
04.2002 - 10.2005
  • Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills during client interactions, resulting in increased trust and fostering long-lasting relationships.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Maintained compliance with bank policies and regulations while executing various financial transactions for customers.
  • Generated new business by conducting thorough financial needs assessments and offering tailored products to clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Samuel Howard Archer High
Atlanta, GA
06.1989

Banking & Finance

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
01.2014

Finance & Accounting

Dekalb Tech
Clarkston, GA
01.2010

Skills

  • Clear communication
  • Strategic leadership
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Project coordination
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Product sales
  • Financial product sales
  • Prospecting
  • Salesforce

Certification

  • NMLS Certified-742783
  • Notary Public

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Received “Employee of the Quarter” service award in April, 2025
  • Achieved 100% loan goals by completing my follow-ups with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Developed prospects for new loans by conducting 25 weekly cold calls.

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time off401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionCareer advancementCompany CulturePaid sick leave

Timeline

Personal Financial Specialist- Consumer Loan Officer

Georgia's Own Credit Union
07.2019 - 04.2025

Consumer Loan Client Support

SunTrust Bank
03.2018 - 07.2019

Financial Service Officer II

Georgia United Credit Union
05.2013 - 07.2017

Service Manager

Wachovia Bank AKA Wells Fargo Bank
11.2005 - 05.2013

Personal Banker

Bank of America
04.2002 - 10.2005

Banking & Finance

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Finance & Accounting

Dekalb Tech

High School Diploma -

Samuel Howard Archer High