Lisa D. Berrio
Lauderhill, FL *****
Telephone: 954-***-**** ( Email: ********@*****.***
[pic]Financial Analyst Reporting
Looking for a Financial Analyst position that allows me to use my years of
experience and skills in the Financial sector. Developed plans for the
preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reporting along with bank
compliance and month-end financials. Currently attending Florida Atlantic
University-College of Business in pursuit of an Executive Certificate in
Project Management to be completed May 2013. Recently completed Lean Six
Sigma Greenbelt Certification at Florida Atlantic University (January
2013). Dedicated Customer Service Leader with 10+ years of experience, 8
years as a Quality Leader & Compliance Analyst with expertise in quality
trending, statistical analysis and compliance tracking to drive optimum
quality results.
Professional Strengths:
( Lean Six-Sigma Greenbelt ( Customer Service ( Statistical Analysis
Certified Management
( Project Management ( Quality Monitoring & ( Financial Accounting &
Expertise Compliance Reporting
( Process Improvement ( Customer Satisfaction ( Facilitator & Teams
Strategies Enhancements Training
Key Achievements:
. Won "12* Degree Team Award for Excellence" for assisting in creating
and developing the Student Appreciation Week for Keiser University's
Online Students, Feb 2011
. Awarded "Outstanding Performer" in 2009 & 2010 and "Best Team Player"
in 2010 from Keiser University Financial Aid Department.
. Developed and implemented a Six Sigma Project which identified
defects within case sampling.
With the reduction of cases this saved American Express $138K a year
(2002) and since (2005) saved the company $414K. Awarded "Quality
Employee of the Month".
. Received "Employee of the Month" and "Outstanding Performer" Awards,
1995, 1997, 2002
. Distinguished Performer and Exceeded Expectations ratings on
quarterly Client Surveys in 2004
Professional Experience:
Financial Aid Officer 2008-2012
Keiser University On-Line Division- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
. Skilled and experienced in packaging incoming, continuing and re-entry
students for financial aid. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Title
IV funding and relevant federal and state regulations for awarding aid to
students
. Experienced in auditing student's federal income taxes and transcripts
relating to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Report or FAFSA.
. Processor of the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) for eligible and
non-eligible students; process funds according to student's eligibility.
Prepared batch logs and communicated directly to management & Central
Processing Office.
Business Owner, Entrepreneur 2005-2009
The Branding Place, Customized Embroidery - Lauderhill, FL
. Provided value based Customized Embroidery and Design Services to 30
small to medium size companies.
. Effectively managed the embroidery and designing services for all
customers. Processed financial accounting and reporting of sales and
revenue. Conducted inventory purchasing of all items for customer needs.
. Strategically developed new business and marketing processes and
developed business relationships among customer base.
. Attending monthly business network groups to strategically gain new
business customers and opportunities
Quality Leader & Compliance Analyst 1997-2005
American Express Travel Related Services Company - Plantation, FL
. Developed and implemented a Six Sigma Project which identified defects
within case sampling. With the reduction of cases this saved American
Express $138K a year (2002) and since (2005) saved the company $414K.
. Utilized Six Sigma Greenbelt techniques to increase performance
efficiency
. Conducted Quality statistical analysis to 5 Customer Service Teams to
ensure policies and procedures set forth by compliance regulations were
adhered to.
. Developed plans, conducted quality audits and trend analysis reporting to
identify opportunities for process improvements.
. Independently and effectively managed, coached and trained to motivate
customer service employees
. Facilitated, developed and trained 60 Customer Service Associates on the
Compliance Overview package as a result of an identified increase in
compliance opportunities in 2004. In 2005 as a result of the training,
sustained decrease in compliance opportunities were identified.
. Facilitator of Employee Satisfaction events within the Quality
Organization-Employee Satisfaction Action Teams/ESAT.
. Developed the Employee Engagement Recruitment process of 2004.
Continuously coordinated the monthly R & R ceremonies, decisions in
voting of the nominations and communicated the winners, monthly meetings
and events.
. Implemented and created the Rewards & Recognition Committee Group who
read & voted on the monthly R&R awards for the Quality Department.
Created the roster and awards for the recipients.
Customer Service Instructor & Senior Bill Adjuster 1985-1997
American Express Travel Related Services Company - Plantation, FL
. Gathered materials, prepared classroom and conducted computer based
training for 30 (Dining) New Hire Trainees to American Express.
. Facilitated, coached and conducted classroom training to Customer Service
Associates on new processes for Lending platform in Airline Conversion
Class.
. Received numerous Quality Performance awards and plaques; Employee of the
Month and Outstanding Performer.
. Effectively orchestrated the logistics of our team events within the
organization with outstanding results.
Education:
Florida Atlantic University - College of Business, Boca Raton, FL
2012-2013
Currently completing Executive Certificate in Project Management
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
January 2013
Broward College - Davie, FL
1994
Earned 19 credits in the area of Business Administration Studies