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Joanna Favela

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Personable financial leader skilled in developing highly effective teams and managing daily branch operations with efficiency and a focus on client services. Well-versed in identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing actionable solutions to drive revenue and reduce expenditures. Aiming to fulfill a role to leverage 15 years of related experience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Branch Manager

Collins Community Credit Union
Cedar Rapids, IA
10.2007 - Current
  • Monitored daily operations and supported Branch Manager in necessary duties.
  • Supervised ranch personnel and operations in absence of branch manager, keeping operations and workflows running smoothly.
  • Provided bank leadership in absence of branch manager.
  • Supervise 12 branch team members and provided management with suggestions regarding performance assessments.
  • Built client rapport through frequent individualized recommendations for financial products and services.
  • Developed strategy to achieve target sales goals.
  • Planned and coordinated risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
  • Implemented operational improvements to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs.
  • Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records.
  • Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.

Member Service Supervisor

Collins Community Credit Union
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2011 - 05.2016
  • Mentored and motivated employees in regards to service quality, knowledge and performance.
  • Supplied tellers with coin and currency.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Managed and balanced cash vault, audits and general ledger accounts.
  • Counted currency, coins and checks received to prepare for deposit or shipment to branch banks or Federal Reserve Bank.
  • Managed customer conflicts and challenging situations by staying calm and accessing internal knowledgebases to develop strategic solutions.
  • Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or product information to aid in decision-making.

Teller

Collins Community Credit Union
Cedar Rapids, IA
10.2007 - 04.2011
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Performed transactional, operational, and customer support tasks through knowledge of bank procedures and products.
  • Issued and redeemed money orders, cashier checks, traveler's checks and savings bonds.
  • Ordered checks, placed stop payment orders and conducted additional special services for customers.
  • Cross-sold bank products by answering inquiries, informing customers of new services and promotions.
  • Received mortgage and other loan payments, verifying payment dates and amounts due.

Assistant Manager

The Flying Wienie
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.1999 - 10.2009
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
  • Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
  • Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
  • Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
  • Complied with company service standards and adhered to inventory and cash control procedures.
  • Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
  • Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business

Kaplan College
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2003

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Team development
  • Audit monitoring
  • Account analysis expertise
  • Deductive reasoning ability
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Employee training
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Operations management

Affiliations

  • Member of the Community Action Committee
  • Member of the Rewards and Recognition Committee
  • Member of the Hispanic Initiative at CCCU

Timeline

Member Service Supervisor

Collins Community Credit Union
03.2011 - 05.2016

Assistant Branch Manager

Collins Community Credit Union
10.2007 - Current

Teller

Collins Community Credit Union
10.2007 - 04.2011

Assistant Manager

The Flying Wienie
04.1999 - 10.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Business

Kaplan College
Joanna Favela