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Laura Serna

Laura Serna

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Break

An Extended Period Of Maternity Leave
05.2021 - Current

During my maternity leave after the birth of my daughter, I focused on maintaining and enhancing my skill set. That involved several online courses,including QuickBooks to ensure that I remained up-to-date on industry happenings.

Business Development Specialist

Acelera Financial Corp
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Approve and reject loans according to company, investor, and government agency guidelines
  • Review and understand all loan programs, policies and procedures to ensure regulations of the company, investors, and government agencies are satisfied
  • Thoroughly examine loan documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Respond to post closing and audit reviews in a timely manner
  • Maintain current knowledge of the loan origination process and technology

Auditor

Contraloría General de la Republica de Colombia
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Identified and assessment of audit risk and implementation of adjusted audit strategies
  • Ensured consistency of audit methodology
  • Conducted follow up of the agreed action plan with the relevant departments to ensure adequacy and timeliness of remedial action
  • Ensured that federal funds were used in an appropriate and consistent manner

Colombia Clerk

City Hall Pereira
12.2015 - 04.2019
  • Processed property taxes
  • Resolved issues or disputes with taxpayers and their properties
  • Prepared periodic reports for management and finance department
  • Worked with auditors at year-end
  • Generated reports and presented all financial data as required for the audit.

Administrative Assistant

RCI Painting and Waterproofing
07.2012 - 01.2013
  • Communicated with customers, solving complaints and claims
  • Supervised the execution of the various assignments
  • Issued payments to suppliers.

Personal Banker

JP Morgan Chase
07.2007 - 04.2011
  • Advised on and promoted bank products and services to customers
  • Provided personal assistance and support to clients
  • Exceed or met sales targets while maintaining solid customer first focus
  • Established a long term and harmonious relationship with clients
  • Helped customers with paperwork and processing banking formalities
  • Ensured that each customer received outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which included greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.

Education

Master’s - management

Uniremington Pereira

International Business Administration

University Area Andina
Pereira, Colombia

Associates in Arts Degree - undefined

Palm Beach State College

Certified Digital Marketing Management -

University Benito Juárez Online
Puebla, Mexico

Certified International Marketing and Logistics Graduated -

University Del Istmo
Ciudad De Panama, Panama

Skills

  • Customer Inquiries
  • Customer Interaction
  • Cash Control
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Learning/adaptability
  • Attention to detail

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Career Break

An Extended Period Of Maternity Leave
05.2021 - Current

Business Development Specialist

Acelera Financial Corp
10.2020 - 05.2021

Auditor

Contraloría General de la Republica de Colombia
04.2019 - 11.2019

Colombia Clerk

City Hall Pereira
12.2015 - 04.2019

Administrative Assistant

RCI Painting and Waterproofing
07.2012 - 01.2013

Personal Banker

JP Morgan Chase
07.2007 - 04.2011

Master’s - management

Uniremington Pereira

International Business Administration

University Area Andina

Associates in Arts Degree - undefined

Palm Beach State College

Certified Digital Marketing Management -

University Benito Juárez Online

Certified International Marketing and Logistics Graduated -

University Del Istmo