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Monique Chavez

Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Dynamic Project Controls & Finance Analyst at Fluor with expertise in financial analysis and cost control. Proven ability to enhance project profitability through effective variance analysis and team collaboration. Skilled in invoice review and operational reporting, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial processes. Committed to delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Controls & Finance Analyst

Fluor
Las Cruces, NM
03.2022 - Current
  • Conduct financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.).
  • Develop, implement, and maintain cost control on one or more larger projects.
  • Assist with reviewing government invoices for accuracy.
  • Assist Project Managers in closing out outstanding and monthly status reporting

Loan Processor

First New Mexico Bank
Las Cruces, NM
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Developed loan contracts and explained contract terms to clients.
  • Reviewed appraisals to ensure accuracy of value estimates.
  • Verified client financial information to determine creditworthiness and loan eligibility.
  • Monitored and ensured timely processing of loan applications to meet closing dates.

Associate Manager

First National 1870
Las Cruces, NM
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assist the Branch Manager in working to gain and retain customers by maintaining high standards of customer service
  • Enforce bank regulations and oversee bank security measures
  • Perform branch monthly and annually branch audits, reviewing account and loan reports and managing cash levels
  • Hire, train and supervise customer service representatives
  • Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs
  • Supervise and motivate staff to perform their best

Personal Banker

First National 1870
Las Cruces, NM
11.2013 - 10.2017
  • Provide prompt, efficient and accurate customer service, greeting customers by name
  • Building relationships with current and prospective customers while promoting all bank products and services
  • Assist customers with deposits and loan related needs to include opening and closing of deposit services and the origination of various loan products
  • Responsible for the management of consumer loan portfolio, to include loan production, collections and legal action / defaults
  • Carry out the bank's client retention by cross selling when appropriate, in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Enforce all security and compliance procedures for protection of assets, including consistent use of dual control; ensuring that customer confidentiality is maintained at all times

Branch Supervisor

Bank of the Rio Grande
Las Cruces, NM
01.2011 - 11.2013
  • Ensuring that the branch is in compliance with federal laws and regulations
  • Evaluating employees work performance on a daily basis and on an annual review
  • Schedule, supervise and motivate staff in an effort to maintain excellent customer service satisfaction levels
  • Assists in interviewing, hiring and training process of new tellers
  • Perform duties of teller, personal banker, loan officer and other operational positions as needed

Teller / Customer Service

Bank of the Rio Grande
Las Cruces, NM
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Responsibilities include deposits, check cashing, accepting loan payments, cash advances, issue cashier's checks, money orders, savings bonds, and perform wires
  • Ensure all end of day transactions are delivered to bookkeeping for processing
  • Assist Branch Manager in opening new accounts, CD accounts
  • Assisted with cash vault, balancing ATM machines, TCD's in the absence of the vault teller

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Banking And Finance

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Cost control
  • Invoice review
  • Variance analysis
  • Team building
  • Financial and operational reporting

Timeline

Project Controls & Finance Analyst

Fluor
03.2022 - Current

Loan Processor

First New Mexico Bank
04.2019 - 04.2022

Associate Manager

First National 1870
10.2017 - 01.2019

Personal Banker

First National 1870
11.2013 - 10.2017

Branch Supervisor

Bank of the Rio Grande
01.2011 - 11.2013

Teller / Customer Service

Bank of the Rio Grande
01.2007 - 01.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Banking And Finance

New Mexico State University
Monique Chavez