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Kristen McGovern

Hampton Township,NJ

Summary

Reliable Operations Manager with over 15 years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll and financial management. Motivational and inspiring team leader with expertise in scheduling, customer relationship management and inventory control. Resourceful and methodical self-starter.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Personal Banker

Provident Bank
08.2024 - Current
  • Resolved complex customer inquiries, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and customer service expertise.
  • Collaborated with branch team members to ensure seamless execution of daily operations and optimal customer experience.
  • Conducted financial reviews for customers, identifying opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, protecting both the bank''s reputation and its customers'' interests.
  • Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-ups and proactive communication.
  • Cross-sold bank products and services to meet customer needs and provide options.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.

Personal Banker II

Lakeland Bank
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills during client interactions, resulting in increased trust and fostering long-lasting relationships.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Maintained compliance with bank policies and regulations while executing various financial transactions for customers.
  • Generated new business by conducting thorough financial needs assessments and offering tailored products to clients.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and exceptional service.
  • Exceeded individual performance metrics consistently while maintaining exceptional levels of client satisfaction ratings throughout tenure as Personal Banker.
  • Boosted sales of bank products through effective cross-selling and up-selling techniques.

Assistant Branch Manager, Operations

Blue Foundry Bank
07.2017 - 10.2022
  • Assumes responsibility of Branch Manager in absence of Branch Manager, managing customer experience, operations and sales activities, and employee development.
  • Assist with training, role play, and coaching staff to consistently provide quality service to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Create environment conducive to developing long lasting relationships with customers
  • Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering quality service.
  • Engage customers to deepen relationships and gauge customer satisfaction
  • Have strong understanding of Bank’s internal consumer and business products and services.
  • • Understand and listen to our customers and deliver appropriate consumer and business solutions.
  • Is able to competently and confidently teach self-service options to customers
  • Participate in branch activities planned by Branch Management.
  • Completed scheduling of branch personnel to ensure adequate staffing for maximum customer service and daily operations functions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of various monthly audits, certifications, proofs, reconciliations, reports, and other duties as assigned in accordance to policy.
  • Practice and display behaviors which are focused on achieving individual and branch goals.
  • Open new accounts and related products/services; debit card, direct deposit, etc.
  • Perform all teller related duties; including maintaining a cash drawer.
  • Perform all activities related to processing of various types of accounts and ensure compliance with application regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Compliance with all Bank Secrecy Act regulations, Customer Identification Program and know your customer requirements.
  • Promote security and safety of all employees and customers by complying with internal Security Program.
  • Remain current and implement all bank policies and procedures in a timely manner, including Code of Conduct.
  • Participates in business development efforts as assigned
  • Working within Bank policy, preserve security of all Bank assets
  • Responsible to ensure branch is opened and closed in compliance with procedures.
  • Supervise vault operations, other cash drawer operations, and various areas of branch adhering to dual control procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality of customer information by complying with Privacy Policy. Comply with established policies and procedures when responding to inquiries and requests.
  • Handle customers with unique situations or in conflict with bank policies or procedures to ensure positive customer results.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource policies as set forth by the Bank.
  • Assist in other areas of the bank/branch as assigned

Customer Service Representative Supervisor

Blue Foundry Bank
10.2007 - 07.2017

• Consistently provide quality customer service

• Ability to evaluate and identify financial needs and present appropriate products/services to meet these needs.

• Opens new accounts and related products/services; debit card, direct deposit, etc.

• Processes all financial transactions; cash/check deposits, withdrawals, etc.

• Participate in branch activities planned by Branch Management.

• Practice behaviors that are focused on achieving individual and team goals.

• Possess the ability to identify customers’ financial needs and cross-sell bank products and services to meet those needs. Advise customers on promotional products and services.

• Perform all teller related duties, including managing a cash drawer.

• Perform all activities related to the processing of various types of accounts and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

• Perform all activities related to the servicing and processing of IRA’s.

• Serves as a point person to answer internal and external inquiries on the topic of bank products and services, transactions, and internal policies and procedures.

• Involved with daily proof of the ATM, replenish cash using dual controls. Ensure the ATM is in working order and adequate supplies are available for customer use.

• Maintain confidentiality of customer information by complying with the Privacy Policy.

• Prepare documents for special services such as ACH transactions and wire transfers.

• Assist branch management and/or conduct monthly audits, certifications, proofs, reconciliations, filing, scanning, and other duties as assigned

• Assumes responsibility to open/close branch independent of other branch management.

• Assumes responsibly to override transactions

• Assist in other areas of the bank/branch as assigned.


Operations Manager

Borders Books And Music
01.2000 - 10.2007

Education

High School Diploma -

Rutherford High School
Rutherford, NJ
06.1998

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Performance Review
  • Sales Support

Timeline

Senior Personal Banker

Provident Bank
08.2024 - Current

Personal Banker II

Lakeland Bank
10.2022 - 08.2024

Assistant Branch Manager, Operations

Blue Foundry Bank
07.2017 - 10.2022

Customer Service Representative Supervisor

Blue Foundry Bank
10.2007 - 07.2017

Operations Manager

Borders Books And Music
01.2000 - 10.2007

High School Diploma -

Rutherford High School
Kristen McGovern