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Erika M. Fuentes Figueroa

San Juan

Summary

Dynamic and versatile professional with extensive experience in administrative and customer service roles, notably as a Legal Administrative Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Excelled in document review and team coordination, enhancing office efficiency and training staff. Bilingual with strong English and Spanish skills, adept at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to meet challenging deadlines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Administrative Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VBA)
05.2022 - Current

This position is tasked with providing and advising on benefits and rights that U.S. Veterans are entitled to:

  • Document verification and receipt
  • Analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to determine and solve possible obstacles to obtain benefits
  • Investigative methods to provide pertinent data to claimants
  • Increased efficiency of office operations by training new team members on policies, procedures, and software applications

Telephone Banking Consultant

Banco Popular De Puerto Rico
03.2020 - 05.2022

This position was tasked with providing customer service over the phone to assure retention and growth of client's portfolios

  • Worked with customers to procure updated financial information
  • Solving situations and disputes within given authority or refer to authorized personnel
  • Analyzed a process claims on bank account, including reports of fraud cases
  • Supported management team with training new hires

Sales Associate

Marshalls Inc.
12.2014 - 05.2021

This position was tasked with providing customer service:

  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling procedures
  • Process returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy
  • Supported the management team to accomplish goals established by the company


Assistant Manager

GAP Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2019

This position was tasked with providing costumer support and and managing store employees

  • Supervised operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
  • Reinforced strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment
  • Improved customer service by addressing and resolving complaints promptly
  • Resolved and assisted with employee inquires and concerns
  • Edited timesheets, processed payroll and maintained store inventory
  • Executed initiatives to drive customer satisfaction and business efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Universidad De Puerto Rico, Recinto De Río Piedras
San Juan, Puerto Rico
07-2019

Skills

  • Document Review
  • Typing Speed
  • Electronic Filing Systems
  • Efficient multi-tasker: capable of working under pressure
  • Writing skills
  • Team Coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Task Prioritization
  • Dedicated, responsible, versatile and team player
  • Bilingual: strong verbal and writing skills in English and Spanish

Timeline

Legal Administrative Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VBA)
05.2022 - Current

Telephone Banking Consultant

Banco Popular De Puerto Rico
03.2020 - 05.2022

Assistant Manager

GAP Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2019

Sales Associate

Marshalls Inc.
12.2014 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Universidad De Puerto Rico, Recinto De Río Piedras
Erika M. Fuentes Figueroa