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Education
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Special Interests
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Monica Munoz

Monica Munoz

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Business Administrator with 20+ years of experience, supported by degree in Business Administration: Human Resources Management. Proficient in financial and administrative professional services with strong team working abilities. Thrives in high operational tempo and complex environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly fulfill objectives and goals. Recognized for excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong communication skills both written and verbal in office and remote settings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

SCHEDULING SPECIALIST/ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT

Maddux Orthodontics
11.2021 - Current
  • Resolve customer problems and complaints.
  • Provide real-time, accurate, and comprehensive responses to telephone and email inquiries regarding general issues, policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Assist HR department in determining staffing needs by analyzing business growth and seasonal trends, ensuring the right personnel were hired and trained as needed.
  • Perform administrative office duties, obtain health histories, and maintain records.
  • Process new and existing contracts for onboarding patients.
  • Knowledge in dental insurance inquiries and billing.

TRANSITION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Commonwealth Financial Network
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provided comprehensive phone, virtual, and face-to-face education on Commonwealth’s systems to new advisors and their staff members.
  • Evaluated the accuracy of incoming paperwork received, opened new direct business and brokerage accounts.
  • Serve as a primary contact for new financial advisors regarding all operation-related issues and concerns.
  • Conducted presentations on the transition process to prospective advisors during home office visits.
  • Provided and trained on best practices for complex operational processing and procedures, manage and lead departmental projects as needed.


Senior Operations Specialist

Commonwealth Financial Network
05.2014 - 11.2018
  • Identified workflow improvements and worked with operations team to establish new procedures.
  • Served as the primary point of contact and escalation for advisors and colleagues in a fast-paced call center.
  • Assisted with inquiries ranging from new accounts and money movement to complex cost basis.
  • Administered and created training for new employees on policies and procedures.
  • Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports and oversaw email process and procedures.
  • Assisted financial advisors on the process of using DocUsign for their practice and provided other paperless options.

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Independent Financial Group
08.2011 - 04.2014
  • Evaluated the accuracy of incoming paperwork received, opened new direct business and brokerage accounts
  • Performed and investigated various claims for financial advisors by explaining broker dealer laws and regulations
  • Mange and updated client information within a large web-based system
  • Calculate shares of mutual funds based on the current market value of each day
  • Created training resources for incoming new employees and provided the training on the policies and procedures.

Commissions Specialist

LPL Financial Services
05.2010 - 08.2011
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Supported processes and met deadlines to drive timely and accurate payments.
  • Authorized, coordinated and resolved complex financial situations.
  • Worked within a strict budget, administered commission corrections paid to financial advisors.
  • Provided accounts payable to employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances and preparing checks.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE BACK OFFICE SERVICES

Franklin Templeton Investments
Rancho Cordova, CA
2004.11 - 2010.08
  • Prepared, processed, verified, and adjusted transactions on company shareholder record keeping system.
  • Prepared daily status and holdover reports and completed research on various transaction related reports/issues as necessary.
  • Responsible for training and cross training other employees in addition to my daily workload.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Authorized, coordinated and resolved complex financial situations. Provided accounts payable to employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances and preparing checks.
  • Provided and trained others on best practices for complex operational processing and procedures.

Education

Bachelor Business Administration: Human Resource Management -

Liberty University Online, Lynchburg, Virginia

Skills

  • Goal Setting
  • Customer relations skills
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Schedule Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Business Administration
  • Service Orientation

Special Interests

  • Active community volunteer.
  • Volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity International
  • Mentor and volunteer for Junior Achievement Financial Literacy
  • Lunch Server for Serving Seniors.

Timeline

SCHEDULING SPECIALIST/ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT - Maddux Orthodontics
11.2021 - Current
TRANSITION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - Commonwealth Financial Network
12.2018 - 05.2021
Senior Operations Specialist - Commonwealth Financial Network
05.2014 - 11.2018
OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - Independent Financial Group
08.2011 - 04.2014
Commissions Specialist - LPL Financial Services
05.2010 - 08.2011
SENIOR ASSOCIATE BACK OFFICE SERVICES - Franklin Templeton Investments
2004.11 - 2010.08
Liberty University Online - Bachelor Business Administration: Human Resource Management,
Monica Munoz