JAIRO A. CONTRERAS
** ** ********* *********, ***. 4B, Rego Park, NY 11374
*************@*****.*** 718-***-****
EDUCATION
New York University College of Arts & Sciences, B.A. May 2009 – New York, NY
Major: Chemistry
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Related Coursework:
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Organic Chemistry General Chemistry
Statistics Psychology
Activities:
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Welcome Week – Team Leader
Commuter Circle – Events and Activities Coordinator
WORK EXPERIENCE
New York Life Insurance Company – Rego Park, NY
Licensed Insurance Agent, March 2014 to September 2014
Acquired knowledge in a wide array of life insurance instruments to educate
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the general public and advise current clients.
Determined clients’ particular needs and financial situations by conducting
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fact finding appointments.
Developed coordinated protection plans by calculating and quoting rates for
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immediate coverage action and long term strategy for implementation.
Addressed client inquiries related to their individual life insurance policies
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and product needs.
TD Bank, N.A. – Rego Park, NY
Bank Teller, July 2011 to February 2014
Managed appropriate cash limits, cashed checks, established deposits, and
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issued cashier checks, money orders, cash advances, and funds transfers.
Assisted customers in understanding their statements by analyzing their
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accounts.
Maintained accuracy of Teller Cash Recyclers and coin counting machines.
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Informed customers of services being offered by the bank.
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Toys “R” Us, Inc. – New York, NY
Lead Sales Associate, September 2007 to October 2011
Balanced cash drawers and account for discrepancies.
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Stocked and replenished all merchandise in their respective areas.
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Ensured the proper presentation of merchandise to uphold company
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standards.
Created a customer first environment through proper sales floor and
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backroom presentation standards.
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
Languages: Fluent in Oral and Written Spanish, Intermediate in Japanese.
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop.