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DUVIANA SANTAMARIA

AVENTURA,FL
DUVIANA SANTAMARIA

Summary

Accomplished business and client services professional with extensive experience driving operational projects, key initiatives, strategic planning, continuous improvement, risk management, and compliance for global corporations. Strategic, analytical thinker, and problem solver with the ability to transform business requirements into operational actions. Effective in designing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures that reflect best practices. Astute communicator and a leader able to build long-term relationships and establish a high level of confidence and trust. Able to consistently meet deadlines and increase revenue. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate in English and Spanish. Very well organized, self-motivated, and strong leadership skills.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

TGM Harbor Beach

Resident Coordinator/Leasing Agent
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible to execute approved management plan with responsibilities in management, leasing, marketing, resident relations, maintenance, and overall operation of property.
  • Maintain lasting customer service relationships with current and potential residents
  • Conduct daily inspections of property and take corrective action as needed
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
  • Conducted tours, orientation, and educational sessions for residents and families.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.
  • Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
  • Participated in property inspections to prepare for move-ins and move-outs.
  • Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local, and federal housing requirements.

American Cash Exchange, Inc

Operations and Client Services Director
02.2014 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure were completed in timely fashion, within budget and within scope
  • Re-engineered organizational policies, procedures, and processes with objective to increase operational effectiveness
  • Implemented systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce project costs and durations
  • Rebuilt dysfunctional Customer Service Center in high-quality remote Call Center Support Team
  • Developed working prototypes from UI designs, system and procedures implementations, responsible for developing documentation and conducting system testing and training programs based on user requirements needs
  • Acted as liaison lead between Sales, Marketing, and IT to identify support issues and develop and deploy solutions.
  • Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
  • Developed new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees.
  • Organized daily workflow and assessed appropriate staffing to provide optimal service.
  • Mentored departmental team, boosting efficiency, success and morale among employees.
  • Partnered with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and consistent with corporate values.
  • Collaborated with finance department on invoicing accuracy for applicable products, services, software and logistics.

Primerica Financial Services

Primerica Financial Independent Agent
04.2011 - 02.2014

Job overview

Financial Advisor

Softgate Systems, Inc, IPP of America, Inc

Operations and Client Services Director
07.2008 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Re-structured operations department, ending with 95% efficiency
  • Reduced cost by 35% in customer service department outsourcing call center in Panama and Mexico
  • Also, acted as liaison between business development, Credit departments, and IT identifying integrity issues and process improvements with user interface.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes, and followed up to achieve resolution.
  • Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction and employee productivity.
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.
  • Kept stakeholders up-to-date on details pertaining to client projects.
  • Achieved strategic and project-based goals to facilitate sales, marketing and product improvements.

Nexxar Group, Inc

BSA Auditor, AML Compliance Trainer, Regulatory Asst
02.2006 - 07.2008

Job overview

  • Reported directly to CCO and supported compliance department with state license renewals, annual and quarterly reports
  • Accomplished project as internal auditor for compliance department; auditing Currency Transaction Reports (CTR’s), Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR’s) to ensure quality work sent to FINCEN to avoid any penalties
  • Managed all Subpoenas request
  • Trained over 100 new and existing agents in all compliance BSA/AML guidelines
  • Provided support to existing agents with Title 31 examinations.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

Ria Telecommunications, Inc

Agent Support Territory Manager
02.2005 - 12.2005

Job overview

  • Trained 100’s agents in Compliance BSA/AML program and user interface, provided technical support to these agents anywhere in NJ, NY, PA, and CT area
  • Collaborated with collection department collecting daily agent’s cash deposits.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications

Uniteller Financial Services, Inc

Business Development Specialist
02.2001 - 02.2005

Job overview

  • Managed and maintained portfolio over 100 accounts in United States
  • Re-structured Business Development Department ending with 80% increased efficiency
  • Interfaced directly with end-users providing training and resolution to all hardware related technical issues and improved customer experience, also provided training to new agents in Operational and Compliance BSA/AML issues
  • Supported and serviced Client Onboarding department
  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.

First Data Payment Services

POS Sales Representative
01.2000 - 01.2001

Job overview

  • Responsible for selling merchant POS equipment
  • Responsible for installation and training
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
  • Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.

Education

Universidad Del Litoral
Colombia

from Business Administration

Universidad Del Norte
Colombia

from Computer Programming

Skills

  • Network development
  • Account servicing
  • Personnel training and development
  • Inter-department collaboration
  • Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM)
  • Customer Service
  • Goal Setting
  • Records Organization and Management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

HOA Board Certified

Tableau I & II

Timeline

Resident Coordinator/Leasing Agent

TGM Harbor Beach
10.2021 - Current

Operations and Client Services Director

American Cash Exchange, Inc
02.2014 - 11.2020

Primerica Financial Independent Agent

Primerica Financial Services
04.2011 - 02.2014

Operations and Client Services Director

Softgate Systems, Inc, IPP of America, Inc
07.2008 - 06.2012

BSA Auditor, AML Compliance Trainer, Regulatory Asst

Nexxar Group, Inc
02.2006 - 07.2008

Agent Support Territory Manager

Ria Telecommunications, Inc
02.2005 - 12.2005

Business Development Specialist

Uniteller Financial Services, Inc
02.2001 - 02.2005

POS Sales Representative

First Data Payment Services
01.2000 - 01.2001

Universidad Del Litoral

from Business Administration

Universidad Del Norte

from Computer Programming
DUVIANA SANTAMARIA