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Zaira Gonzalez

Denver,CO

Summary

Dependable team member trained in register operations and customer service. Contributes to smooth front-end operations and goes beyond requirements to handle customer needs. Reliable, team-oriented, and efficiently completes assignments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Member Service Advisor 3 - Floater

Bellco Credit Union
Littleton, Colorado
07.2024 - Current
  • Helped customers open and close accounts, apply for loans and make sound financial decisions.
  • Advised customers on bank products, services and financial planning options.
  • Modified, opened and closed customer accounts.
  • Helped customers understand and use mobile applications and online banking.
  • Investigated fraudulent activities by analyzing account transactions and identifying suspicious patterns.
  • Negotiated terms and rates for loans and lines of credit with clients.
  • Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
  • Built and maintained client relationships through quality, personalized interactions.
  • Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.

Life Insurance Broker

Family First Life
Denver, CO
11.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed customer needs and recommended life insurance policies accordingly.
  • Conducted extensive research on various life insurance products and services.
  • Provided advice on investment options and risk management techniques.
  • Negotiated terms of contracts between insurers, brokers, and customers.
  • Assisted customers in filing claims for death benefits or other losses related to life insurance policies.
  • Educated clients about the features, advantages, and disadvantages of different types of life insurance policies.
  • Attended conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay abreast of changes in the industry.

Inside Sales Representative

Rio Grande Building Materials
Denver, CO
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Provided customers with product information, pricing and availability.
  • Conducted outbound calls to existing clients to upsell products or services.
  • Negotiated contracts with customers regarding price, delivery terms, payment terms and other conditions.
  • Contributed ideas for improving internal processes related to sales operations.
  • Worked in conjunction with outside sales representative to maintain and grow product sales.
  • Ensured accurate and organized account records and contact logs for efficient sales operations.
  • Maximized efficiency by leveraging computer systems for inputting customer orders and pricing information.

Customer Service Desk Lead

The Home Depot
Denver, CO
09.2018 - 11.2021
  • Trained new employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and drove business development by delivering product knowledge.
  • Reviewed employee performance every day and delivered constructive feedback to improve weaknesses.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.

Order Fulfillment Lead

The Home Depot
Denver, CO
09.2018 - 11.2021
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Loaded merchandise onto delivery trucks quickly and efficiently.
  • Kept detailed track of order inventories and verified timing and specifications of additional orders based on known customer preferences.
  • Fielded incoming calls and emails from customers and sales representatives and verified clear and complete communication among involved parties.

Sales Associate

The Home Depot
Denver, CO
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.
  • Processed special orders through My Custom Designs and coordinated product deliveries.

Host

El Tequileño Family Mexican Restaurant
Lakewood, CO
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
  • Answered telephone to provide dining information and take party reservations.
  • Managed daily card and cash transactions by maintaining payment records and investigating irregularities.
  • Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Strive Prep - Smart Academy
Denver, CO
05.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Business Finance

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Client-focused service
  • Help desk operations
  • Team leadership and development
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Credit, Check and Cash transactions
  • Microsoft Office
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Telephone sales

Certification

Received Seal of Biliteracy for English and Spanish by Denver Public Schools.

Timeline

Member Service Advisor 3 - Floater

Bellco Credit Union
07.2024 - Current

Life Insurance Broker

Family First Life
11.2023 - Current

Inside Sales Representative

Rio Grande Building Materials
11.2021 - 11.2023

Customer Service Desk Lead

The Home Depot
09.2018 - 11.2021

Order Fulfillment Lead

The Home Depot
09.2018 - 11.2021

Sales Associate

The Home Depot
08.2018 - 08.2019

Host

El Tequileño Family Mexican Restaurant
05.2017 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Strive Prep - Smart Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Business Finance

University of Colorado Denver