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Sarah Freese

New Braunfels,TX

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Operations Coordinator

New York Community Bank
Ronkonkoma , NY
09.2010 - 05.2021
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Increased new bank relationships within local community through execution of quarterly promotions.
  • Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues and boosted retention rates.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful situations.

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Scott Michael Mishkin
Islandia, NY
09.2006 - 04.2010
  • Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
  • Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
  • Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
  • Managed Office and books.

Head Teller

Long Island Commercial Bank
Islandia, NY
09.2002 - 09.2006
  • Resolved issues with deposits and open items.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Stocked supplies for customers and personal teller station.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Conducted regular proof work and followed up on chargebacks and deposit corrections.
  • Wrote and distributed customer correspondence.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

Suny At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

High School Diploma -

Rocky Point High School
Rocky Point, NY
06.1988

Skills

  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Work Planning
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Adaptable to Changing Conditions
  • Time Management
  • Learns Quickly

Timeline

Branch Operations Coordinator

New York Community Bank
09.2010 - 05.2021

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Scott Michael Mishkin
09.2006 - 04.2010

Head Teller

Long Island Commercial Bank
09.2002 - 09.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts

Suny At Oneonta

High School Diploma -

Rocky Point High School
Sarah Freese