Sana A. Ali
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EDUCATION
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
December 2010
Major: Accounting
GPA 3.483
. Excelled and completed individual tax project
. Utilized software tools like Visio & Peachtree to improve and enhance
the audit of financial statements
. Excelled and completed advanced course studies in audit and software
applications
. Accounting for the acquisition and consolidation of domestic and
foreign concerns, foreign currency translations and re-measurement;
accounting for branches, governmental agencies and other not-for-
profit entities
WORK EXPERIENCE
BBVA Compass Bank
Houston, TX
Branch Associate
June
2007 - Present
. Increased customer satisfaction level by refocusing team effort on
prompt service
. Recognized in the 4th quarter of 2010 for the top teller referrals in
the branch
. Reduced customer issue resolution time by 50% by working with senior
management team to redesign process
. Complete daily reconciliation of safe deposit box accounts to ensure
proper accounting and customer tracking
. Ensure segregation of duty amongst branch staff and managed all
function related to the vault.
. Audit and review operational and security procedures for cash handling
functions
. Prepare, process and balance incoming and outgoing shipments of
currency
. Monitor and maintain the Branch Associate referrals and the Banking
Associate Referral System
Amegy Bank
Houston, TX
Teller
July 2004 - Dec 2006
. Consistently ranked as top associate for monthly sales goals
. Processed transactions like deposits, issuing cashiers and travelers
checks, making payment for customers and provide information regarding
the bank's services
. Proficient with bonds, official checks, CTRs, ATM, and night-drop
. Helped organize training opportunities related to bank security,
teller equipment, banking regulations, and customer satisfaction
. Recognized as top teller in 2006 for positive feedback and achievement
of sales goals.
VOLUNTEER
Aga Khan Education Center
Houston, TX
Administrator for Adult Volunteer
Feb 2009 -
Present
. Responsible for A/R and A/P
. Prepare and analyze monthly accounts reconciliation
. Assists clerical staff on day to day issues
SKILLS & AWARDS
. Skilled in numerous applications like Microsoft Office, People Soft,
Visio, and Peachtree
. Exceptional problem solving, analytical and communication skills with
three languages: Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu
. Experienced in scenarios with high pressure environment, completing
assignment(s) before deadline
. Exemplary multi-tasking abilities
. Awarded for the branch top teller of the year of 2009