Summary
Work History
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Marlene Katopes

Marlene Katopes

Elk Grove,CA

Summary

Financial management professional with strong leadership capabilities and focus on achieving results. Proven track record in optimizing financial operations, driving customer satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Expertise in team collaboration, strategic planning, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for effective problem-solving, communication, and ability to inspire and guide teams toward common goals.

Work History

Financial Center Manager

Bank of America
01 2017 - Current
  • Drive operational excellence by engaging staff on business strategy and performance results
  • Execute risk and service delivery strategy
  • Adhere to and enforce internal and regulatory policies, procedures and processes
  • Proactively identify and manage risk in business, product and service transactions
  • Monitor client-calling activities and ensure we develop the proper client engagement
  • Successfully resolve customer issues and escalations in a timely and professional manner
  • Responsible for associate and customer safety
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring the financial center consistently operated in compliance with all relevant guidelines.
  • Implemented policies to improve efficiency and team performance.
  • Implemented fraud prevention measures by regularly reviewing transaction activities for suspicious patterns.
  • Coordinated community outreach events to strengthen brand presence locally while establishing meaningful connections within the area served.
  • Boosted revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
  • Developed high-performing teams through targeted recruitment, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration, open communication, and continuous learning among team members.
  • Promoted digital banking adoption among customers by providing assistance in using online platforms seamlessly.
  • Built and lead high-performance team focused on achieving sales and service goals.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for team members to assess progress against objectives while offering constructive feedback on areas requiring improvement.
  • Increased client retention rates by delivering tailored financial advice and addressing individual needs promptly.
  • Mentored staff members in sales techniques, product knowledge, and industry best practices to maximize performance levels consistently.

Financial Center Operations Manager

Bank of America
07 2015 - 12 2016
  • Undertake all management duties of financial center in Financial Center Manager's absence
  • Lead, motivate, and coach every associate to success in their role
  • Act as risk manager, ensuring each policy and procedure is followed appropriately
  • Manage operations to ensure success in bank record keeping and audit
  • Communicate and enforce changes in company core-values
  • Work side-by-side with associates as a talent manager
  • Handle customer escalations and issues to ensure complete satisfaction
  • Elevated staff performance levels by conducting regular training sessions focused on skill development and product knowledge enhancement.

Personal Banker

Bank of America
02 2012 - 07 2015
  • Provide world-class customer service with focus on company core values
  • Strong lobby leadership with experience coordinating customer traffic and associate availability
  • Examine current financial priorities and leverage information to recommend applicable products or services
  • Mindful and educated in risk culture including compliance with all guidelines and reporting procedures
  • Cross-sold bank products and services to meet customer needs and provide options.
  • Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks, and updating customer personal information in database.
  • Boosted sales of bank products through effective cross-selling and up-selling techniques.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills during client interactions, resulting in increased trust and fostering long-lasting relationships.
  • Managed deposits, withdrawals and wire transfers to process smooth banking transactions for clients.
  • Exceeded individual performance metrics consistently while maintaining exceptional levels of client satisfaction ratings throughout tenure as Personal Banker.

Education

BA - Legal Secretary

MTI Business College
Sacramento
1995

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Team coaching
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Operations oversight
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Sales professional
  • Business development expertise
  • Business Development
  • Strategic and financial planning

Timeline

Financial Center Manager

Bank of America
01 2017 - Current

Financial Center Operations Manager

Bank of America
07 2015 - 12 2016

Personal Banker

Bank of America
02 2012 - 07 2015

BA - Legal Secretary

MTI Business College
Marlene Katopes