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Karen Fowler

Columbus,GA

Summary

Experienced loan officer with 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Eager to help members achieve financial success by creating the ultimate customer experience. Successfully manages concerns and resolves conflicts to maximize customer satisfaction. Reputation for the accurate and prompt management and processing of loan applications.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

City Clerk

City of Bastrop
09.2022 - 07.2023

Accepting Local City Taxes Via Cash/Checks From Oct-Dec

Filing City/State Official Records

Preparing Paperwork For Local City Council Meeting

Answering/Transferring Calls to Various Departments

Scheduling Appointments

Writing/Sending Memos

Proficient In Various Software

Manage Administrative Tasks

File Claims for Damage Vehicles due to City Potholes

Member Service Representative II

Atlanta Postal Credit Union
07.2014 - Current
  • Increased revenue by actively listening to customers and proposing optimal Product and Service offerings.
  • Followed up with customers regularly via phone and email to obtain payments and schedule services.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product and service information to offer knowledgeable and educated responses to diverse customer questions.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention drive member retention.
  • Screen members for eligibility to join credit union while seeking ways to improve processes and services provided.

Senior Loan Officer

Members Alliance Credit Union
04.2006 - 07.2014
  • Analyzed customer's financial status, credit, and other prudent financial information to identify loan approval.
  • Successfully completed Automated Underwriting (AU) to determine approval.
  • Conducted verification of employment, rental and liquid assets for loan approval.
  • Evaluated products through consumer research, competitive/trends analysis and the creation of internal metrics.
  • Assist borrowers in determining the kind of loan program that is the best fit for them. Either a personal loan or an auto loan.
  • Assisted clients with improving financial health by counseling on issues such as excessive spending and borrowing.

Loan Officer

Phenix Pride Federal Cr Un
01.2002 - 04.2006
  • Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy.
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.
  • Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.
  • Assisted clients with improving financial health by counseling on issues such as excessive spending and borrowing.
  • Increased loan revenue by 10%.

Member Service Representative

TIC FCU Now Kinetic FCU
10.1998 - 07.2001
  • Increased revenue by actively listening to customers and proposing optimal Product and Service offerings.
  • Followed up with customers regularly via phone and email to obtain payments and schedule services.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product and service information to offer knowledgeable and educated responses to diverse customer questions.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention drive member retention.

Teller

Armed Forces Bank N.A.
03.1997 - 07.1998
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Calculated fees due, interest and change for customer transactions.

Education

Certificate Nurse's Aid - Nursing

Louisiana Technical College
Lake Providence, LA
09.1995

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
07.1989

Certificate - Medical Adm Assitance

Phillips Junior College
Columbus, GA
04.1988

Certificate - Medical Secretary

Sawyer College of Business
Hammond, IN
04.1985

Skills

  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Sales Report Generation
  • Team-Oriented and Cooperative
  • Refunds and Returns Management
  • Creative Problem Solving

Timeline

City Clerk

City of Bastrop
09.2022 - 07.2023

Member Service Representative II

Atlanta Postal Credit Union
07.2014 - Current

Senior Loan Officer

Members Alliance Credit Union
04.2006 - 07.2014

Loan Officer

Phenix Pride Federal Cr Un
01.2002 - 04.2006

Member Service Representative

TIC FCU Now Kinetic FCU
10.1998 - 07.2001

Teller

Armed Forces Bank N.A.
03.1997 - 07.1998

Certificate Nurse's Aid - Nursing

Louisiana Technical College

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Indiana University Northwest

Certificate - Medical Adm Assitance

Phillips Junior College

Certificate - Medical Secretary

Sawyer College of Business