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Anita Lopez

Lompoc,CA

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with extensive experience in cash handling within banking and money lending environments. Strong understanding of banking services and products, complemented by a proven track record of processing high volumes of error-free transactions while consistently meeting scorecard goals. Recognized for exceptional analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to adapt swiftly to new challenges. Committed to contributing to team success and fostering continuous personal and professional growth through a positive attitude and dedication to learning.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Universal Banker

Mechanics Bank
Santa Maria, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention.
  • Streamlined account opening processes, reducing turnaround times significantly.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by consistently going above and beyond to address concerns or resolve issues, leading to increased client retention rates.
  • Assisted branch managers in exceeding sales goals through cross-selling and upselling various financial products.
  • Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Processed wide variety of retail banking transactions for personal and commercial customers.
  • Referred customers to other banking departments for specialized services.
  • Cross-sold credit cards, loans and other bank products.
  • Monitored and verified suspicious activity on customer accounts.
  • Performed account maintenance by closing out accounts and changing customer addresses.

Real Estate Loan Originator

Coasthills Credit Union
Santa Maria, CA
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Processed mortgage loans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluated borrower creditworthiness through detailed analysis of financial documents.
  • Collaborated with real estate agents to facilitate smooth transaction processes.
  • Reviewed credit reports and financial statements to accurately assess risk factors before submitting loans for approval.
  • Worked closely with underwriters to expedite the approval of loans while maintaining high-quality standards.

Loan Processor Specialist III

Rabobank, NA
Arroyo Grande, CA
11.2011 - 09.2019
  • Adhered to deadlines in optimizing regulatory and operational performance.
  • Planned and executed compliance audits to check company policies, procedures and controls.
  • Prepared banking policy and procedures and explained all steps to appropriate personnel.
  • Produced monthly reports detailing compliance findings and recommendations for improvements.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise strategies to improve processes and risk controls as well as implement new systems and best practice guidelines.
  • Maintained and revised policy procedures for general operation of compliance program.
  • Enforced regulations by reviewing federal and state laws to confirm compliance.

Mortgage Underwriter

Rabobank, NA
Arroyo Grande, CA
11.2011 - 09.2019
  • Executed loan origination process, including ordering credit reports, appraisals and preliminary title reports.
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.
  • Determined appropriate rate locks, issuance of disclosures, overage and underage waivers and fee waivers.
  • Assisted senior-level credit officers with complex loan applications.
  • Approved or denied loans based on established criteria and underwriting guidelines.

Home Service Specialist II

Countrywide Home Loans
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2006 - 04.2011

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Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA

Skills

  • Customer service-focused
  • Attention to detail
  • Goal oriented
  • Cash handling
  • Banking
  • Risk management assessments
  • Loan origination
  • Sales expertise
  • Portfolio management
  • Mortgage lending
  • Bilingual in Spanish

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Universal Banker

Mechanics Bank
03.2024 - Current

Real Estate Loan Originator

Coasthills Credit Union
06.2021 - 07.2022

Loan Processor Specialist III

Rabobank, NA
11.2011 - 09.2019

Mortgage Underwriter

Rabobank, NA
11.2011 - 09.2019

Home Service Specialist II

Countrywide Home Loans
10.2006 - 04.2011

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Allan Hancock College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Allan Hancock College
Anita Lopez