To pursue a highly rewarding career in a challenging and a healthy work environment where I can utilize my degree, skills and knowledge efficiently for organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
International Banking Specialist 4
U.S. Bank
Los Angeles, CA
2019.12 - Current
Advising and negotiating export letters of credit.
Amending and processing payments/discounting of export letters of credit for a portfolio of customers.
Examines letter of credit and trade documents for adherence to letters of credits terms in accordance with UCP 600.
Diligently ensures strict compliance with anti-boycott regulations, AML Risk and OFAC Compliance.
Responds to SWIFT messages from issuing banks.
Maintains confidentiality of banking records and client information to avoid possible data breaches.
Handles and escalates complex time sensitive export/import issues.
Collections and Recovery Specialist I & II
Bank Of America
Brea, California
2017.10 - Current
Handled delinquent/high risk customers at any stage of delinquency, up to and including Pre-charge off in order to secure payment and determined reasons for delinquency on credit card accounts
Responsible for collections, customer servicing, submitting extension requests, and other loss mitigation activities and recovery activities
Resolved more complex billing problems and inquiries and negotiated payment arrangement/solutions to cure delinquent accounts
Worked with established list of accounts on an automated collections system and/or dialer
Provided customer service of high-standard professional level
Maintained high standard quality of calls and provided customer satisfaction
Top Performer for the month of January, February and May 2019
Customer Service Representative - Bilingual English / Filipino
RIA Financial Services
Buena Park, California
2016.12 - 2017.09
Routine inbound calls and assisting customers who need to have their transaction taken (money transfer, bill payment) or have questions regarding our products or need assistance locating an agent near to them
Delivered customer service of high-standard professional level. The quality of service that we are required to handle is 92% of our Quality check-list
Built the interest of customers in the products and services offered by the organization
Provided feedback regularly on the effectiveness and soundness of policies and procedures of the Call Center department to our Supervisor
Analyzed collected competitive information to monitor business opportunities and trends
Analyzed problems or issues in queries or complaints handling nature and proposing solutions for enhancements
Managed North America Tie-ups such as Moneygram, Ria Financial, Transfast (NYBP), Ria Financial, I-Remit, Wells Fargo, Xoom, Remitly
Managed funds forecasts for daily funding requirements for each tie-ups and partners. Sent out daily remittance rates (e.g. forward rates and indicative rates) to tie-ups and subsidiary offices
Analyzed trends for Foreign Exchange such as USD and CAD currencies for trading purposes
Maintained all required debit authorities are authorized signatories
Managed all required daily account details and trading transactions and prepared accurately and submitted on time
Processed all incoming transactions of tie-ups within the given turn around time
Prepared and submitted fund transfers request from tie-ups in coordination with different units of the Bank
Managed credit lines and fund balances of tie-ups. Responded to the inquiries (e.g. email, telephone) of tie-ups and partners
Delivered exceptional services In full coordination with the concerned units of the Bank. Provided assistance and resolution to issues (e.g. operational and services) raised by tie ups and partners in order to address it promptly
Delegated daily tasks to team member to optimize team productivity
Maintained positive work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service to improve operations efficiency and tie-ups/partners satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Arts
College of The Holy Spirit
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
College of The Holy Spirit
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Interpersonal Communication
Oral and Written Communication
Professional Customer Service Skills
Risk Management and Assessment
Effective Time Management
Flexibility
Result Oriented
Recognition
Bank of America Recognitions:
Global Recognition Gold Award - Team Player 2018
Global Recognition Bronze Award - Customer Service and Professionalism - October 2018
Voice of Customer 100% - September 2018 and September 2019
Global Recognition Bronze - Top Performer January, February and May 2019
Global Recognition Achievement - Top Performance while managing Risk - May 2019
Timeline
International Banking Specialist 4
U.S. Bank
2019.12 - Current
Collections and Recovery Specialist I & II
Bank Of America
2017.10 - Current
Customer Service Representative - Bilingual English / Filipino
International Relations Specialist at Ministry Of Environment, Water And AgricultureInternational Relations Specialist at Ministry Of Environment, Water And Agriculture