Dedicated and client-focused banking professional with 10 years of experience in financial services and client relationship management. Passionate about delivering personalized financial solutions while upholding the highest standards of integrity, empathy, and ethical conduct. Adept at building trust with clients, understanding their unique financial needs, and providing expert guidance to help them achieve their goals. Committed to fostering long-term relationships through a customer-first approach, ensuring both financial success and client satisfaction. Seeking to leverage skills and experience to contribute to a dynamic team that values ethical practices and exceptional service in the banking and finance industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Consultant II
Flagstar Bank
06.2024 - 10.2024
Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
Mapped, networked and penetrated client's organizational structure.
Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized consultation and tailored solutions for their specific needs.
Used refined consultative approach to identify points of engagement.
Acted as a primary point of contact for clients, providing expert advice and guidance on a range of banking products and services, including personal and business accounts, loans, and financial solutions.
Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and ensuring a high level of satisfaction through personalized service and prompt resolution of issues.
Conducted in-depth consultations with clients to understand their financial goals, and recommended appropriate banking products and services to meet those goals.
Processed complex transactions, including account openings, loan applications, and product modifications, ensuring compliance with bank policies, regulations, and customer needs.
Collaborated with internal teams (e.g., loan officers, risk management, and compliance) to ensure smooth execution of client requests and timely delivery of services.
Provided ongoing support for existing client accounts, handling inquiries, managing account maintenance, and troubleshooting issues in a professional and efficient manner.
Utilized banking software and CRM tools to manage client information, track interactions, and ensure accurate documentation of all transactions and communications.
Worked with the sales team to identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, contributing to business growth while maintaining a customer-centric approach.
Educated clients on digital banking tools, helping them navigate online platforms, mobile apps, and other resources to enhance their banking experience.
Consistently achieved performance goals related to client satisfaction, retention, and product recommendations.
Built relationships and created deeper network inside client organizations using consistent and proactive dialogue with multiple decision-makers.
Continuously updated industry knowledge and kept abreast of emerging trends, allowing for the provision of cutting-edge advice to clients.
Mentored junior consultants, sharing knowledge and best practices while encouraging professional growth within the team.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategies for clients, leading to successful project outcomes.
Utilized data analytics tools to perform detailed evaluations of client performance metrics, identifying key areas for improvement.
Fostered a positive work environment within the team, promoting open communication and encouraging collaboration towards shared goals.
Manager
Fitoor Cafe & Grill
06.2019 - 04.2024
Managed a staff of 15 people daily
Personal oversight of inventory ensured products were up to company standard
Personal oversight of staff scheduling to avoid conflicts, and guarantee no lack of customer service
Daily enforcement of DOH guidelines as well as procedures especially during the pandemic
An increased profit margin of select menu items by switching suppliers with lower costs
Increased customer social media engagement by 40%
Preformed daily walk-throughs of the site to assess and ensure cleanliness as well as preparedness
Completed daily cash control, and sales reports, optimizing the process for increased profit
Effectively administered payroll, time card reporting and entry and accurate compensation
The top priority is customer service and quality
Never opposed 'getting my hands dirty' - premise cleaning, dishwashing, food prep, customer orders/needs, opening and closing procedure
CSR
TD BANK
03.2022 - 10.2022
Conducts needs-based conversations and offers financial solutions to meet our Customers' needs
Makes quality referrals to appropriate partners
Responsible for making sound decisions and timely problem resolution
Proactively reaches out to Customers to deepen relationships through needs-based conversations
Performs a broad range of tasks of varying complexity and scope
Client service is the top priority; daily evaluation of client information to explore issues and develop personal solutions to maintain excellent service
Participates in opening and closing Store procedures
Opens accounts and related services
Originates loan applications prepares documents, and conducts loan closings
Many skills from the previous job (Capital One) carried over
Branch Ambassador
Capital One Bank
07.2019 - 09.2021
Enhanced the branch production rates by handling stand conflicts, evaluations, coaching, re-enforcing company policy as well as procedure
Client specialist - recommending specific products and services that align with individual needs, requirements, specifications and goals
Examined foreign passports and travel documents for proper verification of client identification
Reviewed OFAC sanctions alerts for global Money Services Business (MSB) operations
Prepared written dispositions by gathering and analyzing data to either clear or escalate alerts based on various anti-money laundering typologies and risk factors, which included recommendations to file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Analyzed and researched large sets of banking transactional data and potential fraud risk referrals by other lines of business for schemes, patterns, trends, anomalies, and possible collusion
Determined whether the alerted activity appears to be a false positive or legitimate
Assisted the financial institutions' compliance departments to draft regulatory reports and responses to regulatory inquiries
Facilitated escalations and collaborated with various stakeholders within the client's departments: Client On-Boarding; Anti Bribery and Corruption; Fraud; and, Sanctions and Embargoes
Assessed various special high-risk factors, including the following: identification of ultimate beneficial owners or legal representatives acting as politically exposed persons (PEPs); material negative news; and, other special risk factors identified by the client that constituted a high-risk recommendation (for example, the issuance of bearer shares, links to a high-risk industry or country, and complex corporate structures)
Performed Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of client deliverables for compliance with established procedures and guidelines, and provided concurrent constructive feedback to analysts to enhance their performance and maintain expected quality
Review and approve overdrafts and checks for cashing, and answer questions regarding accounts, loans, and statements
Provide personal financial counseling, assist with lending services, and build relationships with existing bank customers to sustain high satisfaction ratings and retention
Process daily customer transactions including ACH transactions and exception return items
Supervise Tellers and other teams on BSA/AML policies, including but not limited to CTR fillings and SAR filings and proper follow-up procedures with compliance
Analyze client data, documentation, and negative news in order to determine the Client Risk Profile as established under the Global CIP Procedures
Uphold all bank security policies and procedures
Facilitate processing ACH origination files and return them according to internal and industry deadlines
Process daily financial services requests such as Revocations, Reclamations, Claims, and Death Notices
Financial Associate
J.P. Morgan Chase, Chase Bank
09.2017 - 06.2019
Processed daily client transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money transfers, loans, payments, and selling cashier's checks
Accurately maintained records of each transaction and ensuring all documentation and paperwork was in place and within compliance
Assisted clients with various questions and concerns related to their accounts and bank products
Helped customers open and close checking accounts, credit cards, savings accounts, personal loans, and mortgages
Assisted client relationship managers at the bank branch with customer account research and maintenance
Conducted each client transaction efficiently, accurately, and effectively
Helped clients access their safe deposit boxes, cash boxes, and items in the bank vault as necessary
Issued traveler's checks, cashier's checks, money orders, and other financial options
Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands
Daily staff training on growth to align with company policy, procedure, new products as well as people skills
Daily highly effective communication between staff and clients
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for going above and beyond
Understandably communicated with clients about account changes, new products, services, and potential personal upgrades
Highly tech savvy as the bank was moving into a digital age; learned, and coached staff as well as clients for self-service, simpler banking tools, and options, simplifying client life
Protected company assets with strategic risk management
Daily training on risk, AML, and compliance to protect the company
Client service is the top priority; daily evaluation of client information to explore issues and develop personal solutions to maintain excellent service
Case Management Associate
North Shore, LIJ
01.2015 - 01.2016
Responsible for establishing and processing all new cases
Responsible for the accuracy of all data entry per associate
Facilitate the retrieval of incoming payments, phone monitoring, email, and incoming and outgoing mail
Ordering medical records, prior billing statements, and receipts
Scheduling staff on office billing priority
Adapted to changes in the market for billing requirements
Became an internal part of organizational growth for continual improvement in customer service
Operations
LA Fitness
06.2014 - 01.2015
Front Desk
Daily Customer Service
Client account management
Monthly/yearly subscription collections
Monthly as well as daily billing
Managed all computer systems and trained staff with software updates
Handling all incoming business and client request info
Establishing new membership accounts including any and all add ons
Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures
Sales Associate
Macys, Sunglass Hut
11.2012 - 06.2014
Day-to-day customer service
Daily Inventory of merchandise
Personal responsibility of the department
Customer financial transactions
Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services
Review financial statements, sales, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses and departments concerned with product production, pricing, sales, and distribution
Direct and coordinate organizations' financial and budget activities to fund operations, and maximize sales while also increasing efficiency
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices based on forecasts of customer demand
Planned and directed activities such as sales promotions, and coordinating with other department heads as required
Perform sales floor work such as getting, assisting, stocking, and inventory
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.