lydia nakamya
**** ******* ****** ******, ** K*B 7K2
***************@*****.*** 613-***-****
Experienced Financial Services Professional
Extensively experienced and customer-focused with over 6 years’ experience as a results-driven banking and financial services representative and advisor. Demonstrated track record of offering customers superior service and sound financial advice. Proficient understanding of loan and credit systems. Strong cash handling skills and persuasive sales ability enabling up-selling of additional banking products and services. Effective team player who is able to facilitate and develop working relationships with cross-functional groups.
Core competencies include:
Account Opening/Closing
Balancing teller till
Analysis of Risk for loans
Conflict Resolution
Cash Management
Budgeting
Credit Applications
Supervisory Experience
Strong Customer Service
Regulatory Compliance
Efficiency Improvements
Foreign Currency Transactions
Targeted Career Experience
Financial Advisor 2016 – 2017
Barclays Bank – Kampala, Uganda
Offered superior service to customers to meet their needs in a timely and efficient fashion
Coordinated with Bank Tellers and Customer Service Representatives to provide holistic service to clients to include more products
Reconciled bank transactions as well as prepared daily balance of cash on hand for all tellers
Completed foreign currency transactions including buying and selling foreign currency
Resolved customer complaints and any discrepancies of client accounts
Developed personal financial plans for clients covering cash management, finances, insurance coverage, investments, retirement and estate planning, taxes and legal matters
Analyzed clients' financial records, set goals and develop a financial strategy
Advised clients on implementing the financial plan to help them achieve their goals
Arranged for the purchase and sale of financial products and investments depending on the licence held, and monitor the portfolio to ensure its quality and profitability
Upheld bank security policies and procedures in all conducted business
Maintained and updated customer profiles on a regular basis
Updated high-value profiles and portfolios for important clients
Assisted with all new account opening and business deposits
Maintained strict confidentiality for all client information
CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR 2015 –2016
Barclays Bank – Kampala, Uganda
Offered advice about Barclays’ banking products and helped customers set up accounts
that worked best for their financial situations and lifestyles
Established solid relationships with clients which allowed for cross selling of additional
products and services
Counted and balanced tills on daily basis
Processed MasterCard and Visa applications, assessing and analyzing credit risk for each
potential customer
Transported cash on hand to secure vault
Additional work Experience
Bookkeeper / Accountant 2011 – 2014
Good Times Elementary School – Kampala, Uganda
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting budgets
Managed payroll for over 100 employees
Organized and administered legal, tax, and banking documentation
Submitted all necessary tax documentation to revenue office
Coordinated the in and outflow of the school income
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration with focus in Accounting 2013
Ndejje University – Kampala, Uganda
Diploma in Computer Applications 2010
Makerere University – Kampala, Uganda
Diploma in Elementary Education 2002
Bishop Willis Teacher’s College – Kampala, Uganda
References Available Upon Request