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James Taper

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

An accomplished professional with comprehensive experience in the banking, custom cabinetry, and construction sectors. Skilled in credit card management, fraud prevention, and customer service within the financial industry, as well as possessing a strong foundation in custom woodworking, fabrication, and team leadership. Proficient in multitasking, staff development, and promoting client contentment. Eager to apply a varied skill set to a demanding new position.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Banking Specialist

USAA Bank
Las Vegas, NV
12.2023 - Current
  • Handle all credit card-related activities, including new card activations, payments, fraud claims, disputes, and balance transfers.
  • Manage the addition and removal of users, removal of account holds, card replacements, and reporting of lost or stolen cards.
  • Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring all client needs are met promptly and efficiently.
  • Provided customer service and support to clients regarding banking products and services.
  • Researched customer inquiries regarding account balances, interest rates, fees.
  • Conducted account maintenance activities, such as updating personal information and resolving discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints and inquiries, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Cabinet Maker & Lamination Specialist

J.W. Interiors
Las Vegas, NV
10.2005 - 12.2023

Objective Skills Professional Experience

Detail-oriented and highly skilled cabinetry professional with extensive experience in millwork, cabinet fabrication, installation, and lamination. Proficient in using a wide range of woodworking tools and equipment, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality craftsmanship.

  • Millwork Expertise: Proficient in using chop saws, panel saws, band saws, and other woodworking equipment to fabricate cabinet components, including sides, bottoms, drawers, doors, and hanging strips.
  • Cabinet Fabrication: Skilled in assembling cabinets and their various components, including drawers, doors, and countertops, with precision and attention to detail.
  • Installation: Experienced in the installation of cabinets, ensuring accurate alignment and secure attachment.
  • Lamination and Fabrication: Adept at laminating and fabricating countertops and doors, utilizing various adhesives and techniques for a professional finish.
  • Tool Proficiency: Expert in operating a wide range of tools, including drills and drivers, staple guns, belt sanders, hand sanders, files, planers, pallet jacks, routers, squares, table saws, and panel saws.
  • Quality Assurance: Strong ability to assess and maintain high standards of quality throughout the fabrication and installation process.

Custom Cabinet Maker
The various types of jobs that I have been a part of have been barber shops, beauty salons, custom closets, custom entertainment systems, custom kitchens, bathrooms, commercially, and residential.

  • Performed edge banding techniques to finish exposed edges of cabinet components.
  • Routed out grooves for door panels as well as concealed hinges.
  • Observed strict deadlines and adjusted plans according to changes in production schedules to maintain targets.
  • Built custom cabinets from raw materials based on customer specifications.

Credit Card Collections Specialist

Risk Management Alternatives
Las Vegas, NV
03.2000 - 12.2004
  • Conducted outbound calls to Capital One credit cardholders with delinquent accounts up to 180 days
  • Negotiated payment arrangements, provided debt resolution options, and ensured adherence to company policies and regulations.
  • Processed incoming payments accurately using computerized systems; verified amounts against invoices and statements before posting transactions.
  • Prepared documents such as summonses, complaints, writs of execution or garnishments for filing in court or with government agencies.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments throughout the entire collection process.

Education

Associate's Degree - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Las Vegas, NV
09.2005

High School Diploma -

Western High School
Las Vegas, NV
06.1998

Skills

  • Credit Card Management
  • Fraud Claims
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Welding
  • Trim Carpentry
  • Drywall
  • Woodworking
  • Fabrication
  • Carpentry
  • Employee Training
  • Client Acquisition
  • Project Management
  • Quality Control
  • Fee Calculations
  • Self Motivation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Banking Specialist

USAA Bank
12.2023 - Current

Cabinet Maker & Lamination Specialist

J.W. Interiors
10.2005 - 12.2023

Credit Card Collections Specialist

Risk Management Alternatives
03.2000 - 12.2004

Associate's Degree - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

High School Diploma -

Western High School
James Taper