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LYNDA KORKOR OWUSU-ANSAH

ACCRA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable financial professional experienced in assessing credit viability for potential borrowers.

Good organizational and critical thinking skills. Offering 13 years of related experience

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Credit Officer

GCB BANK PLC
03.2021 - Current
  • Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
  • Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
  • Contacted clients about verifying account information and updated services, answered questions and resolved concerns to uphold exceptional customer service standards and promote brand loyalty.
  • · Verified application and account details to accurately assess credit and financial risks of potential clients.
  • Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
  • Adhered to banking standards and government lending guidelines for loan services.
  • Monitored client abilities and account information to determine appropriate credit approval decisions.
  • Updated client accounts with new information and verified data for informed credit approvals.
  • Monitored accounts for signs of fraud and non-payment issues.
  • Collaborated with management to evaluate credit strategies and develop improvements.
  • Reviewed and verified income, credit reports and employment histories for each borrower.
  • Organized and finalized loan applications for underwriter review.
  • Attended ongoing professional training to facilitate accurate and productive credit management.
  • Motivated and encouraged staff to enhance productivity and meet demanding internal and customer targets.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
  • Cold-called leads and closed large number of new sales over several months.
  • Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand sales of services to existing customer which resulted in significant increase in annual revenue.
  • Enhanced marketing and sales strategies to increase profitability and develop organizational pipeline.
  • Executed a number of presentations to institutions to boost brand awareness as well as promoting our products and services.

Operations Officer

GCB BANK PLC
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Account opening and fixed deposits authorisation
  • Enhanced operational performance
  • Team work coordination
  • Customer satisfaction assistance

Branch Support Officer

GCB BANK PLC
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful situations.
  • Balanced operational awareness with customer focus.
  • Printing of customer bank account statements
  • ATM cards, saving withdrawal books and cheques books Issuance
  • General enquiries on banking.
  • Inward and outward cheques handling
  • Teller and vault teller operations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Personal Banker

GCB BANK PLC
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Cheques processing ( House and External Cheques)
  • Treasury Bills
  • Standing instructions(internal and external)
  • Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
  • Worked closely with management to strategize sales techniques to increase branch production and customer service.
  • Balanced cash drawers and vault accounts on daily basis with zero discrepancies.
  • Approached prospective clients through cold calling and emails to meet sales targets.
  • Interviewed customers to obtain information needed for opening new accounts.
  • Expanded client base by promoting new financial products.
  • Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks and updating customer personal information in database.
  • Backed up teller team by handling needs of new and existing customers at main counter.
  • Combined Vault teller services
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand sales of services to existing customer which resulted in significant increase in annual revenue.

Sales Associate

GCB BANK PLS
02.2018 - 11.2018

Vault Teller

GCB BANK PLC LEGON
08.2015 - 02.2018
  • Balanced staff and vault at end of day and secured monies in accordance with established procedures.
  • Trained new tellers in processes and procedures for financial institution, answering questions and providing guidance..
  • Cash Management
  • Cash deposits
  • Cash withdrawals
  • Payment orders
  • Fees payments
  • Maintained, organized and stocked teller window areas.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.

Customer Service Representative

GCB BANK PLC
04.2011 - 08.2015

1. FRONT AND BACK OFFICE OPERATIONS

  • In house cheques
  • Other banks cheques
  • Funds transfer(in house and to other banks)
  • Swift transfers
  • ACH
  • Salaries processing
  • Cheque book stocking and issuing
  • Tellering
  • ATM Custodian
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Education

Chartered Banker - Banking And Financial Support Services

Chartered Institute of Bankers
Accra
11.2019

MBA - Project Management

GIMPA
GREENHILL,ACCRA
06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
LEGON
11.2006

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal and relationship skills
  • Quality consciousness
  • Good personal organization skills
  • Team working
  • Basic problem solving
  • Good marketing, sales prospecting and presentation skills
  • Good understanding of customer orientation

Timeline

Operations Officer

GCB BANK PLC
02.2023 - 05.2023

Credit Officer

GCB BANK PLC
03.2021 - Current

Branch Support Officer

GCB BANK PLC
11.2018 - 03.2021

Personal Banker

GCB BANK PLC
02.2018 - 11.2018

Sales Associate

GCB BANK PLS
02.2018 - 11.2018

Vault Teller

GCB BANK PLC LEGON
08.2015 - 02.2018

Customer Service Representative

GCB BANK PLC
04.2011 - 08.2015

Chartered Banker - Banking And Financial Support Services

Chartered Institute of Bankers

MBA - Project Management

GIMPA

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
LYNDA KORKOR OWUSU-ANSAH