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MARY CHRISTINE VERGARA

MARY CHRISTINE VERGARA

Richmond,TX

Summary

Insightful Home Sales Consultant with 12 years of New and Resale Home sales experience. Committed to best-in-class client services and maintaining professionalism. Proven history of working tirelessly for effective sales and profitable deals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Realtor

Walzel Properties
Houston, TX
05.2009 - Current
  • Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
  • Developed networks with appraisers, lenders, and home inspectors to facilitate real estate transactions.
  • Negotiated purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
  • Assisted in the preparation of documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
  • Provided guidance to clients throughout the entire buying or selling process.
  • Ensured all transactions followed state laws regarding real estate practices.
  • Performed administrative duties such as preparing paperwork for listing presentations, tracking sales data and updating internal databases.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to promote services offered by the company.

Death Claims Analyst

Aig Valic
Houston, TX
11.2002 - 05.2004
  • Reviewed customer insurance claims to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Analyzed claim records, policy provisions, and other relevant documents to determine validity of claims.
  • Provided guidance to customers regarding their rights and obligations under the insurance policies.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to insurance claim processing.
  • Maintained detailed records of all claim activities including correspondence, decisions, payments.
  • Participated in training sessions conducted by insurers on new products and services.
  • Ensured compliance with state laws governing insurance practices as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Processed requests for additional documentation from customers in a timely manner.
  • Maintained knowledge of policies and procedures and insurance coverage benefit levels, eligibility systems and verification processes.

Grade 6 Teacher

Cy Fair Independent School District
Houston, TX
09.1999 - 05.2000
  • Provided differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lessons to promote student learning.
  • Created and maintained a positive classroom environment that fostered respect and collaboration among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study.
  • Established effective communication with parents regarding their child's academic progress.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences as needed.

Investment Specialist

Morgan Stanley
Houston, TX
08.1997 - 05.1999
  • Answered customer inquiries and resolved customer issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, complaints, comments, and inquiries in the database.
  • Responded to incoming calls and emails from customers and asked open-ended questions to determine how to be of assistance.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential investments for clients.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulations pertaining to the securities industry.
  • Processed trade orders in accordance with guidelines set forth by the broker team.

Merchant Services Representative

Telecheck Services
Houston, TX
11.1996 - 08.1997
  • Provided excellent customer service to merchants and clients by responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with the setup of merchant accounts and payment processing services.
  • Resolved technical issues related to credit card terminals and online transactions.
  • Processed payments, refunds, and chargebacks for customers in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Verified accuracy of all customer information before submitting applications for approval or processing payments.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing systems or processes used to process payments from customers.
  • Attended meetings with internal teams as well as external vendors to discuss strategies for improving customer experience.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing payments including invoices, receipts, orders.

Financial Services Representative

Bank of America
Houston, TX
05.1994 - 11.1996
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved account issues.
  • Developed marketing strategies for new financial products.
  • Maintained records of customer transactions.
  • Prepared documents for regulatory compliance audits.
  • Reviewed bank policies and procedures to ensure accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with opening new bank accounts.
  • Identified opportunities to improve customer service quality.
  • Collaborated with other departments in order to resolve customer disputes.
  • Assessed customers' financial needs and recommended appropriate solutions.

Education

BBA - Finance

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.1997

High School Diploma -

Westfield High School
Houston, TX
05.1991

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Product knowledge mastery
  • Contract Preparation
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Loan coordination
  • Product Recommendations
  • MLS Data Entry and Maintenance

Affiliations

  • Volunteered extensively in my children's schools and organizations. I've held volunteer leaderships positions for years.
  • Organized events on volunteer basis in the community.

Certification

  • Texas Real Estate License (current)
  • Earned and recieved Series 6 and 63 license (currently expired)

Timeline

Realtor

Walzel Properties
05.2009 - Current

Death Claims Analyst

Aig Valic
11.2002 - 05.2004

Grade 6 Teacher

Cy Fair Independent School District
09.1999 - 05.2000

Investment Specialist

Morgan Stanley
08.1997 - 05.1999

Merchant Services Representative

Telecheck Services
11.1996 - 08.1997

Financial Services Representative

Bank of America
05.1994 - 11.1996

BBA - Finance

University of Houston

High School Diploma -

Westfield High School
MARY CHRISTINE VERGARA