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Spanish
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LAURA KARELY VERDUGO

Hayward ,CA

Summary

Motivated and knowledgeable professional with over 11 years of experience in customer service, sales and finance. Dedicated to achieving company expectations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Branch Manager

Stanford Federal Credit Union
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined branch operations for increased efficiency through implementation of new processes and procedures.
  • Supported the Branch Manager with daily tasks, ensuring smooth branch functioning and effective communication amongst team members.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, contributing to significant growth in business revenue.
  • Managed risk effectively through strict adherence to compliance guidelines, minimizing financial losses due to fraud or errors in transactions.
  • Improved teller accuracy by implementing standardized cash handling procedures and conducting regular audits on cash drawers.
  • Managed branch budget effectively by controlling expenses and optimizing resource allocation for maximum profitability.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of strategic plans for the branch that aligned with overall bank objectives, driving sustained growth and success.

Client Experience Operations Manager II

BBVA Compass
12.2018 - Current
  • Rapidly and efficiently prepared customer and ATM cash and change orders.
  • Managed company budget by designing a complex financial model that tracked and validated expenses.
  • Trained and directed new hires.
  • Processed quarterly Vault and ATM audits with a zero error rate.
  • Contacted potential clients to pursue sales and gather funds.
  • Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks.
  • Gathered data and built financial models around key metrics.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on banking products including checking, savings, loans and lines of credit.

Sales And Service Advisor

BBVA Compass
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Contacted potential clients to pursue sales.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Assessed clients' financial situations to develop strategic financial planning solutions.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Answered  inquiries on banking products including checking, savings, loans and lines of credit.
  • Represented bank at community events to establish strong ties and promote business.

Personal Banker

Citibank
02.2015 - 03.2017
  • Provide full range of financial services based on clients financial needs Assist clients during loan and account application process Greeted and interfaced with clients to facilitate daily banking transactions Balanced daily cash transactions to ensure accuracy.

Personal Banker

Wells Fargo Bank
12.2012 - 01.2015
  • Manage customer bank accounts; open, close and oversee transactions Resolve issues with banking services and accounts Reach out to new and existing customers to present financial opportunities Manage sales activities in order to exceed sales goals.

Teller

Wells Fargo Bank
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks.
  • Rapidly and efficiently prepared customer and ATM cash and change orders.
  • Processed quarterly Vault and ATM audits with a zero error rate.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Adelante High School
Roseville, CA

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

Gonzaga University in Florence
Florence, Italy
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05.2025

Skills

  • Cross-selling expertise
  • Team leadership
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Strong client relations
  • Cash handling
  • Proactive
  • Detailed oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Goal-oriented
  • Self-sufficient
  • Positive and friendly

Spanish

Native: Spanish is my  native language, grew up speaking it and have mastered all aspects of, including grammar, complex concepts and extensive vocabulary. 

Languages

Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

Assistant Branch Manager

Stanford Federal Credit Union
04.2019 - 08.2023

Client Experience Operations Manager II

BBVA Compass
12.2018 - Current

Sales And Service Advisor

BBVA Compass
01.2018 - 12.2018

Personal Banker

Citibank
02.2015 - 03.2017

Personal Banker

Wells Fargo Bank
12.2012 - 01.2015

Teller

Wells Fargo Bank
07.2012 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Adelante High School

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

Gonzaga University in Florence

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health

University of San Francisco
LAURA KARELY VERDUGO