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Joanna Carrera

Summary

Offering solid foundation in customer service and communication, eager to learn and develop in fast-paced environment. Delivers strong problem-solving abilities and effective time management skills. Ready to use and develop customer service and communication skills in General Service Representative role.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Property Manager

Self-employed
07.2017 - Current
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
  • Coordinated move-in and move-out processes, providing a seamless transition experience for tenants.
  • Implemented efficient systems for tracking property maintenance tasks, preventing costly repairs due to oversight or neglect.

Member Service Representative III

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
12.2014 - 04.2021
  • Establish new Memberships, Trust Accounts, IRA, Money Market, Certificate Account and perform maintenance on existing accounts.
  • Create IRA accounts and maintenance on Ascensus website.
  • Initiate new Credit Applications for Auto Loans, Personal/Consolidation Loans, Credit Cards and Real Estate/HELOC Loans.
  • Process and fund all loans listed above in branch (except Real Estate loan funding).
  • Assist members with Notary Public requests (active commission)
  • Perform branch duties such as opening and closing procedures, ATM balancing, Cash Dispenser auditing, branch balancing, etc
  • Perform audits on New Memberships, Branch Vault, Cash Dispensers, Teller Drawers and ATM machine.
  • Process Foreign Currency orders, Visa Cash Advances, Domestic/International Wires requests.
  • Create and issue New Debit Cards.

Member Service Representative

Justice Federal Credit Union
09.2011 - 08.2014
  • Establish new member accounts and maintain existing accounts.
  • Perform cash handling duties, daily balance of cash drawer and branch vault.
  • Responsible for member communications, conflict resolution, and compliance.
  • Promote and meet quarterly branch goals.

Member Service Representative

Water and Power Credit Union
06.2007 - 07.2009
  • Provided members with exceptional service via call center.
  • Processed member requests such as international wire transfers, loan applications and DMV related issues.
  • Met company collection goals by submitting settled delinquent accounts on a timely manner.
  • Followed up with members regarding promises to pay on delinquent accounts.
  • Verified employment and auto insurance coverage for every auto loan applicant.
  • Performed administrative duties that included filing and updating member information.
  • Funded and audited auto/consumer loan applications.

Bank Teller

Long Beach Financial Credit Union
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Frontline teller transaction such as cash withdraws, check cashing, account deposits, check orders, traveler checks, bond redemption, etc.
  • Balanced cash drawer and branch totals daily.
  • Closed cash advance batch daily.
  • Processed ATM deposits, replenished ATM cassettes biweekly and balanced daily.

Merchant Teller

Bank of America
04.2004 - 09.2006
  • Provided business customers with exceptional service.
  • Performed large currency transactions, up to $100,000 in form of deposits and provided balanced and accurate drawer and branch vault at the end of each business day.
  • Provided backup support for other tellers during busy periods or staff absences, maintaining seamless operations within the branch.
  • Worked with the sales team to meet branch goals.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing cash shipments daily.
  • Identified potential fraud cases through vigilant observation of suspicious activity, protecting both customers and the bank from losses.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Long Beach Community College
Long Beach, CA

Diploma -

Fremont High School
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, written and oral
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Proficient typing at 35 wpm
  • Payment collection
  • Customer service-focused
  • Multi-family property management

Certification

Commission expires August, 2025

  • Certified Loan Signing Agent

Timeline

Property Manager

Self-employed
07.2017 - Current

Member Service Representative III

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
12.2014 - 04.2021

Member Service Representative

Justice Federal Credit Union
09.2011 - 08.2014

Member Service Representative

Water and Power Credit Union
06.2007 - 07.2009

Bank Teller

Long Beach Financial Credit Union
09.2006 - 06.2007

Merchant Teller

Bank of America
04.2004 - 09.2006

Associate of Arts -

Long Beach Community College

Diploma -

Fremont High School