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Melissa Howell

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Qualified Member Services Representative with many years in fast-paced customer service and call center environments. Personable and professional under pressure.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Member Service Representative II

Navy Federal Credit Union
Suffolk, VA
02.2024 - Current

Researches complex account and service issues, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and security protocols. Provides comprehensive support to members, including account inquiries, transactions, and issue resolution. Delivered member assistance in greeting, servicing, cross-selling, teller transactions, and platform services. Cultivated relationships with members to achieve sales goals while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Executed proactive sales strategies and resolved service issues to enhance customer retention and trust.

Universal Experience Rep II

FirstLight Federal Credit Union
El Paso
09.2021 - Current

Performed essential functions of a UER I and demonstrates expertise in identifying members' financial needs/opportunities while providing exceptional service. Provided exceptional, professional, consistent, and accurate service using virtual technology to enhance members' experience. Maintained accurate data in compliance with state and federal regulations, mitigating risk for members and FLFCU. Contributed to the development and education of team members through mentoring and training activities. Assisted in auditing account metrics for myself and team.

Interactive Video Representative

FirstLight Federal Credit Union
El Paso
09.2021 - 10.2022

Provided virtual support to members utilizing advanced technology. Delivered exceptional service by identifying and recommending customized products and services to fulfill each member's unique financial requirements. Developed and maintained strong relationships with members and potential members, resulting in the attainment of sales targets. Assisted members in various account related tasks such as openings, closures, maintenance, and transactional history while adhering to established policies and procedures promoting member confidence. Provided financial education and assistance with credit union technologies. Effectively mitigated risk across all aspects of business operations, including products and services, through strategic implementation of the Risk Framework. Demonstrated and modeled FLFCU core values.

Member Service Representative

Navy Federal Credit Union
Gricignano, Italy
10.2015 - 05.2017

Assistant Manager

Bank of America
Aberdeen, MD
03.2014 - 06.2014

Personal Banker

Bank of America
Abingdon, MD
05.2012 - 03.2014

Sales and Service Specialist

Bank of America
Aberdeen, MD
07.2010 - 05.2012

Teller

Bank of America
Aberdeen, MD
03.2007 - 07.2010

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration -

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

Associates of Arts - General Studies -

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD

Skills

  • Skilled at learning new concepts quickly
  • Works well under pressure
  • Communicating ideas/instructions clearly and effectively
  • Dedicated team player
  • Enthusiastic
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong time management skills
  • Excellent ability to multi-task
  • Relationship-building interpersonal skills
  • Proficient knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Certification

Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC)

Timeline

Member Service Representative II

Navy Federal Credit Union
02.2024 - Current

Universal Experience Rep II

FirstLight Federal Credit Union
09.2021 - Current

Interactive Video Representative

FirstLight Federal Credit Union
09.2021 - 10.2022

Member Service Representative

Navy Federal Credit Union
10.2015 - 05.2017

Assistant Manager

Bank of America
03.2014 - 06.2014

Personal Banker

Bank of America
05.2012 - 03.2014

Sales and Service Specialist

Bank of America
07.2010 - 05.2012

Teller

Bank of America
03.2007 - 07.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration -

University of Baltimore

Associates of Arts - General Studies -

Harford Community College
Melissa Howell