Mary Katherine Stefanski
Aberdeen, NJ ***** * 908-***-**** * *********@*****.***
Experienced Quality Assurance Tester with background in Back Office Operation
Summary of Qualifications
* *ears’ experience in Branch Office Operations
14 years’ experience in Quality Assurance Software / IVR testing
Professional Experience
Client Service Associate
Amerprise Financial - Colts Neck, NJ - July 2015 to August 2015
Responsibilities
Answered Telephone
Service Clients
Incoming/Outgoing Mail
Scanned Check Deposits
Scanned New Account Forms
Daily reviewed pending work in Advisor Compass
Accomplishments
My previous positions working in back office operations along with quality assurance testing had provided the
basic knowledge and understanding in the financial industry to provide assistance to my sister in her Amerprise
office located in Colts Neck, NJ for a week in July and another day recently in August.
Skills Used
Telephone
Computer
Scanner
Faxing
Printer/Copier
QA Interactive Voice Response Tester – August 28, 2013 – March 31, 2015
MetLife Somerset, New Jersey
IVR QA Tester
Develops test plans and test cases, Executes test plans and test cases
Performs function, integration, and regression testing
Performs ad-hoc testing
Ability to Read UI Documents
Recommends improvements in quality assurance processes
Validates business requirements and functional specifications
Analyze test results / communicates test results to application developers
Conducts software bug reviews along with documentation of software bugs using HP Quality Center
Support new team members in training of new applications
Quality Assurance – January 1, 2000 – May 10, 2012
UBS Financial Services Inc. Weehawken, NJ
Lead Associate /Test Engineer:
Develops test plans and test cases, Executes test plans and test cases
Performs function, integration, and regression testing
Performs ad-hoc testing
Establishes project requirements (i.e. type of testing required)
Prepares activity and progress reports
Recommends improvements in quality assurance processes
Validates business requirements and functional specifications
Analyze test results / communicates test results to application developers
Conducts software bug reviews along with documentation of software bugs using Mercury Quality Center
Voice Interactive Response [IVR] system testing
Support team members in certification meetings and with training of new application.
Assistant Operations Manager/Branch Technology Liaison
June 93 – December 99 - PaineWebber Red Bank, NJ
Operating a scope in sending, relaying and receiving order's.
Prepare and supervise error and execution reports.
Handled Stock over the wire, prepared for Internal Audits.
Incoming and outgoing checks for both client and vendor's.
Release of Federal Funds and Journal requests.
Assist Branch Administrator with General Ledger monthly reports, compliance letters and Mutual Fund letters.
Provided float coverage to other branches while also performing my duties for my branch via computer.
Assists in all aspects of back office operations.
Promoted to Edison office as Operations Manager in March 1999 to help head up a new Trainee office.
Performed same duties along with some new ones plus helped the parent branch
Performed routine maintenance daily.
Responsible for setting up new users via MAC.
Diagnose and resolve technical problems and escalated to the Tech Line when necessary. Participated in all rollout activities.
Held lead BTL position while performing my daily job functions.
Technical Skills
Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 7, Netscape, MAC
HP Quality Center Tool 11.25
WebEx Screen Sharing
CTI Screen pop testing
DMTF
SharePoint
Lotus Notes
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word/Excel
All Office Equipment
Management Skills
Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
Adheres to critical schedules and deadlines
Analytical and problem determination skills
Project tracking and follow up
Develops and maintains documentation
Education and Training
Henry Hudson Regional High School – Highlands, New Jersey June 1981
High School Diploma
Classes are taken as and when needed pertaining to past and current positions.
Leadership through people skills 1994
Business Writing 2010
Managing Your Time and Priorities 2010
Quality Assurance Certification 2011