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Work History
Education
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Serena Underwood

Ukiah,CA

Summary

Experienced banking professional with superior attention to detail and highly ethical nature. Dedicated to maintaining optimal security and customer satisfaction while meeting ambitious sales targets. Well-versed in industry regulations and asset protection strategies. Well-versed in handling a high volume of cash on a daily basis. Knowledgeable about managing financial transactions, preventing fraud and complying with various security acts and regulations. Looking for a new position with room for advancement where sales abilities and a results-oriented nature will be highly valued.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Insurance Agent

Jay Epstein Insurance
Ukiah, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Approaches potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts.
  • Determines client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
  • Cultivated new business by offering presentations on financial well-being to individuals and groups on term and whole life insurance.
  • Upsells additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.
  • Auto, home, and life sales and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
  • Builds relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
  • Exceeds corporate quotas for monthly policy sales.
  • Provides coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.

Lead Teller Operations Supervisor

Chase Bank
01.2016 - 09.2021
  • Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in banking field.

Customer Service Representative

Allied Cash Advance
04.2014 - 12.2015
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Collected and analyzed customer information to prepare product or service reports.
  • Recorded account information to open new customer accounts.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.

Teller

Chase Bank
04.2012 - 02.2014
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Calculated fees due, interest and change for customer transactions.
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ukiah High School
Ukiah, CA

Skills

  • Microsoft office (8 years)
  • Teller express (8 years)
  • Scheduling (5 years)
  • Cash Handling (10 years)
  • Data Entry
  • POS
  • Administrative Experience
  • Banking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Financial Services
  • Staff Management
  • Issue and Conflict Resolution
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Customer Relations
  • Operational Efficiency

Timeline

Licensed Insurance Agent

Jay Epstein Insurance
09.2021 - Current

Lead Teller Operations Supervisor

Chase Bank
01.2016 - 09.2021

Customer Service Representative

Allied Cash Advance
04.2014 - 12.2015

Teller

Chase Bank
04.2012 - 02.2014

High School Diploma -

Ukiah High School
Serena Underwood