Highly motivated, adaptable and personable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefit Specialist I promoted to Administrative Assistant
Government of Guam Retirement Fund
Maite, Guam
10.2021 - Current
Certify retirement plan enrollment of new employees.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with members to schedule and execute appointments regarding eligibility status.
Obtain and organize files to maintain a monthly appointment schedule.
Process requests for withdrawals, transfers, rollovers, hardship distributions, life insurance claims, plan elections, information updates, and QDROs..
Prepare certification letters for retirees and active members for review by the Controller and Director.
Correspond with human resources and payroll departments from various GovGuam agencies regarding retirement deductions, transmittal or doc
Transmit documents pertinent to retirement, biweekly.
Train and supervise Benefit Specialist I personnel on Member Services tasks.
Request, review, and file personnel actions from all GovGuam agencies.
Customer Service Representative
Department of Labor
Hagatna, Guam
10.2020 - 10.2021
Intake applications for the Department of Administration HR Department over the counter and via email.
Assess applications to verify all requirement signatures and documents are submitted; Issue Acknowledgment of Receipt
Communicate with applicants via telephone or USPS for scheduled testing or application status
Input all applications received into the eHRweb system.
Assist with the organization/storage of applications
Identify pay grades, job specifications, and select opening/closing dates to prepare job announcements for the department website (open to public/departmental)
Create audit sheets for each job announcement to maintain records
Update job announcement listing periodically
Assist with front desk duties (forward employee separation clearances, VOE requests, and employee evaluations to Personnel Specialists; Release GG1 packets and mail to various department runners)
Assist Records Division file Personnel Actions, maintain and update GovGuam employee jackets and master files via eHRweb system as needed
Assist Classification Division gather Position Descriptions to scan, copy, and prepare pay studies
Assist Director’s Office with answering telephone calls when needed
Assist Personnel Specialist in retrieving drug test results of selected applicants.
Prepare applications for scoring and mail out notice of final ratings
Use postage machine to mail out notices.
Special Services Associate
Home Depot, Inc.
Lacey, Washington
05.2020 - 07.2020
Ensure areas meet safety standards prior to opening/closing of store.
Handled cash register operations accurately during peak times.
Assisted customers with returns, exchanges, refunds, credit card issues and other transactions as needed.
Tracked inventory levels to ensure availability for customers' orders.
Fulfill and deliver curbside orders
Schedule deliveries of merchandise to customers homes
Assembly Technician
VOLT Workforce Solutions (VSP One)
Lacey, Washington
11.2019 - 03.2020
Accurately clean, strip, and coat lenses according to work orders
Safely operated optical coating equipment and microscope
Repaired or replaced defective parts during the assembly process.
Conducted quality control inspections on assembled products to ensure conformance to standards
Assist Expeditors locate work orders that require special instruction (change in frame shape, coating color or type, expedited shipping, etc.)
Customer Service Associate
Bank of Guam
Hagatna, Guam
10.2017 - 08.2019
Provided exceptional customer service while accurately processing routine transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, check cashing, issuing cashiers checks and other banking services
Verified customers' identification to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Balanced teller box and funds from vault on a daily basis
Possess knowledge of conversion rates and fees to buy/sell foreign currency
Apply knowledge of current policies and regulations to mitigate risk/loss to the bank
Process closure of accounts due to customer request, repeated overdrawn activity, or dormant status
Resolved problems concerning online banking, declined card transactions, returned items on accounts, etc
Receive and forward detailed customer disputes to correct department
Close and place order for new debit/credit cards due to fraudulent activity
Processed wire transfers for customers both domestically and internationally.
Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
Branch Support Representative II (Central Processing Center)
BankPacific, Ltd.
Hagatna, Guam
07.2015 - 10.2017
Created daily report for CEO and COO, informing them if ATM machines at all locations are operational. Worked with the IT department to provide a solution, if needed.
Reconciled overages and shortages for all ATM machines daily and reported monthly to balance the General Ledger account.
Assisted customers via phone resolve issues on their accounts (Ex: online banking difficulties, investigate denied card transactions, balances, fees, etc.)
Posted payroll deposits to AS400 for multiple employers.
Placed orders for reissuance and renewal of debit cards.
Closed dormant and overdrawn accounts monthly; reported account holders to collections or credit bureaus as needed.
Reported recovered funds to credit bureau and domicile branch of account.
Investigated customer disputes of unauthorized transactions.
Processed both incoming and outgoing ACH payments, domestic and international wire transfers daily, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.
Properly store files from the Central Processing Department.
Employee Club Vice President.
Coordinate team-building activities and fundraisers for the annual Christmas Party.
Sales Associate
JP Superstore
Tumon, Guam
11.2012 - 07.2015
Provided exceptional customer service
Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Balanced cash register daily
Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs and interests
Achieved daily and monthly sales goals
Assisted store merchandiser set up appealing product displays
Conducted daily inventory and replenish as needed
Maintained cleanliness of store
Attended trainings (Customer Service, Japanese I & II, and product knowledge).
Fitness Attendant
Paradise Fitness Center
Hagatna, Guam
10.2010 - 02.2012
Opened/closed facility for operation (set alarm system and ensure all equipment were working properly)
Greeted customers while performing front desk duties, such as checking members in and receiving payments.
Answered inquiries regarding fitness classes, billing, and renewals received by phone or walk-in.
Possessed knowledge of all gym services.
Assisted the Sales team by forwarding prospective client information and completing membership forms in their absence.
Operated and balanced front counter and juice bar cash registers daily.
Conducted daily inventory of juice bar products.
Made announcements via the PA system.
Supervised children from 18 months to 12 years of age.
Attended events such as health fairs and fitness classes.
Maintained cleanliness of machines and facility.
AmeriCorps Member
Sanctuary, Inc.
Chalan Pago, Guam
12.2008 - 08.2011
Assisted troubled teens and clients with homework.
Co-facilitated weekly classes for youth and families, such as Anger Management, Parenting Skills, etc.
Assisted coordinators with outreach presentations at schools and community centers.
Gathered statistical data to prepare reports for Program Director (Ex: Amount of participants in monthly outreach programs).
Served the community through events such as trash clean-ups, feeding the homeless, 5k runs, etc.
Received certification monthly, such as First Aid/CPR, Community Emergency Response Team, etc.
Occasionally perform front desk duties such as answering phone calls.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Guam Community College
Mangilao, Guam
01-2015
High School Diploma -
Southern High School
Santa Rita, Guam
01-2008
Skills
Strong work ethic and integrity
Adaptive team player
Proactive and Self-Motivated
Interpersonal Skills
Quick learner
Multi-Task Management
Attention to Detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledgeable with AS400, multiple POS systems and 10-key calculator
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Benefit Specialist I promoted to Administrative Assistant
Government of Guam Retirement Fund
10.2021 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Department of Labor
10.2020 - 10.2021
Special Services Associate
Home Depot, Inc.
05.2020 - 07.2020
Assembly Technician
VOLT Workforce Solutions (VSP One)
11.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Associate
Bank of Guam
10.2017 - 08.2019
Branch Support Representative II (Central Processing Center)
BankPacific, Ltd.
07.2015 - 10.2017
Sales Associate
JP Superstore
11.2012 - 07.2015
Fitness Attendant
Paradise Fitness Center
10.2010 - 02.2012
AmeriCorps Member
Sanctuary, Inc.
12.2008 - 08.2011
Associate of Arts - Education
Guam Community College
High School Diploma -
Southern High School
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