Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
References
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Gabriela Arellano

Douglas,AZ

Summary

Dedicated and organized financial professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Advisor

University Of Phoenix Alumni Association
2024.06 - Current

Hours per week: 40 Pay Grade $18.75, Bi-weekly (Remote)

  • Educate and assist prospective or current students about the policies and requirements for selected financial options, including federal student loans.
  • Provide prompt, precise, and thorough customer service to students.
  • Utilize critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to address and resolve student issues to ensure a positive student experience.
  • Proactively identify potential bottlenecks in the student finance process and initiate steps to resolve them.
  • Communicate effectively with prospective and/or current students, primarily via inbound calls.
  • Based on business requirements, outbound calls must be made, and responses to student emails and chats must be provided as needed.
  • The ability to consistently meet departmental performance goals and expectations, as well as to accept ongoing feedback from your manager, is crucial.

Rural Carrier Associate

United States Post Office
Douglas , AZ
2024.03 - 2024.06

Hours per week: Vary (Relief Carrier Associate for Full-time Employees) Pay Grade $20.38, Bi-weekly (Douglas, AZ)

  • Verified accuracy of postage amounts affixed on letters and parcels before delivering them.
  • Adhered strictly to security protocols while handling cash payments from customers.
  • Ensured compliance with federal laws pertaining to the safe handling of hazardous materials in the mail system.
  • Assisted customers with redirecting packages if incorrect addresses were provided on envelopes or parcels.
  • Monitored route conditions, such as traffic and weather, to ensure safe navigation.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding delivery issues such as lost items or late arrivals.
  • Operated a vehicle to transport mail and packages over established routes, ensuring the timely delivery of all items.
  • Loaded mail onto vehicles for transportation according to specified procedures and weight restrictions.
  • Inspected vehicles prior to operation to ensure they are in proper working condition and complied with safety regulations.
  • Delivered packages directly to customers' homes or businesses using company-provided equipment when necessary.
  • Sorted incoming mail into designated categories for further processing or distribution.

Customer Service Representative

Modivcare
2023.09 - 2024.03

Hours per week:40, Pay Grade $16.50, Bi-weekly (Phoenix, AZ -Remote)

  • Assist members in scheduling medical transportation for medical appointments.
  • Process discharges for members requested by hospital/clinic staff.
  • Ensured eligible members were enrolled in appropriate health insurance plans
  • Maintained precision in entering trip data
  • Maintained a strong dedication to delivering exceptional results.
  • Ensured customer grievances were thoroughly investigated and resolved by referring them to the appropriate department

Associate Loan Closer

Wells Fargo
2021.03 - 2022.07

Hours per week: 40 Pay Grade $20.61 Bi-weekly - 1305 W 23rdST 1st Floor, Tempe, AZ 85282 (Remote)

  • Ensured accurate completion of final documentation and mortgage-closing packages for conventional loans.
  • Maintained a flawless record of managing and closing assigned loans, resulting in efficient and error-free fast closing.
  • Managed the gathering of closing figures, inputting closing information, and generating loan documentation.
  • Effectively organized and compiled customer data using various Microsoft programs.
  • Maintained meticulous attention to detail while ensuring error-free documentation and adherence to company policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Collected information regarding pipeline movement organization using Microsoft Excel.
  • Effectively handled closing disclosures and addressed customer concerns to ensure satisfaction.

Financial Crimes Specialist

Wells Fargo
Tempe , AZ
2018.08 - 2021.02

Hours per week: 40 Pay Grade $18.60 Bi-weekly - 1336 W Alameda Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282

  • Implemented measures to review, verify, and identify customer transactions in efforts to detect and prevent financial crimes activities as well as policy violations while also addressing suspicious situations for loss mitigation.
  • Worked alongside compliance officers, business officers, and technology stakeholders to develop risk-based program controls.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills while resolving customer disputes.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in navigating and utilizing various online computer systems.
  • Effectively communicated with customers via telephone, providing clear guidance on expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
2024-05

High School Diploma -

Douglas High School
Douglas, AZ
2008-05

Skills

  • Banking
  • Risk Assessment
  • Financial Advising
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Team building
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Accountability

Accomplishments

  • Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success with the University of Phoenix - 2022 - 2024
  • Consecutively on the Deans List from 2022-2024 - University of Phoenix

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Leadership and Management Certificate – University of Phoenix January 2024
  • Assets in Accounting Certificate – Intuit, Online January 2023
  • Bookkeeping Basics Certificate – Intuit, Online November 2022

References

Susan Teran – Professional

Phone- 520-249-6222

Lawana Diffie – Two Flags Computer Owner

Phone – 520-249-5473

Rosa Zozaya -Former Supervisor

520-241-0305

Timeline

Financial Advisor

University Of Phoenix Alumni Association
2024.06 - Current

Rural Carrier Associate

United States Post Office
2024.03 - 2024.06

Customer Service Representative

Modivcare
2023.09 - 2024.03

Associate Loan Closer

Wells Fargo
2021.03 - 2022.07

Financial Crimes Specialist

Wells Fargo
2018.08 - 2021.02

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Douglas High School
  • Leadership and Management Certificate – University of Phoenix January 2024
  • Assets in Accounting Certificate – Intuit, Online January 2023
  • Bookkeeping Basics Certificate – Intuit, Online November 2022
Gabriela Arellano