Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Honors and Awards
Personal Information
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Manuela Bizarbith Pelicano

Manuela Bizarbith Pelicano

Dandenong, Victoria

Summary

Customer-focused banking professional with 11 years of experience in financial services, specializing in client service, sales, and marketing within the banking sector. UITF certified with a strong background in providing personalized investment advice, account opening, and risk assessment. Proven ability to build rapport with clients, resolve complex issues, and enhance customer satisfaction. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience as an Everyday Banking Coach at ANZ, where I can contribute to the financial well-being of customers while continuing to grow my career.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing Assistant/Customer Service Representative

BDO Unibank Inc.
07.2013 - 08.2024

Banking Specialist / UITF Certified Personnel

  • Provided tailored investment advice and product information to clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed client relationships through empathetic listening and effective communication, resolving complex issues promptly.
  • Conducted in-depth financial needs assessments and recommended appropriate banking products, including savings accounts, loans, and insurance.
  • Actively participated in marketing campaigns, contributing to product promotions and enhancing the bank’s market presence.
  • Supported high-risk client updates and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to AMLA regulations.
  • Assisted in team training and mentoring, sharing knowledge and best practices to improve overall team performance.

Customer Service Representative

  • Delivered exceptional service by handling customer inquiries, account openings, and after-sales support, consistently exceeding performance targets.
  • Utilized CRM systems to maintain accurate customer records and streamline account management processes.
  • Implemented upselling strategies to increase product adoption, contributing to the bank’s revenue growth.

Research Assistant

The ViSCA Foundation for Rural Development (ViFARD)
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • Prepares interview questions and collects data
  • Assisted in data collection, analysis, and report writing
  • Generates graphs and spreadsheets to portray results
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve research objectives.

Education

Management

Raymond International College (ongoing)
Australia
09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Visayas State University
Baybay City, Leyte
04.2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Data Management: Skilled in CRM software, data analysis, and reporting
  • Data Visualization: Proficient in Tableau for creating charts, graphs, and dashboards
  • Statistical Analysis: Experience with SPSS and STATA for data management and analysis

Certification

  • Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) Compliance Training
    BDO Unibank Inc., March 2024 (refresher)
  • Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF) Certification
    BDO Unibank Inc., October 2020
  • Data Analytics Essentials
    Coursera, July 2023 - August 2023
  • Excel Basics for Data Analytics
    Coursera, August 2023
  • Data Visualization and Dashboard Essentials
    Coursera, August 2023
  • Python for Data Science and AI
    Coursera, August 2023 – October 2023
  • Entry Level Data Analyst Program
    EntryLevel, June 2023 - July 2023

Honors and Awards

  • 2023 BDO Circle of Excellence Awardee (Smart Frontliner): Recognized for exceptional performance in customer service.
  • Graduated Cum Laude: Ranked #15 among 822 University Graduates, Visayas State University, 2013.
  • Senator Manny Villar Awardee: Awarded for outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements, 2013.
  • Best Paper Finalist: Socio-economics category for the paper “Determinants of Household Income in the REDD+ Project Sites in Southern Leyte, Philippines,” Phi Delta Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis, Visayas State University, 2013.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/04/1992
  • Nationality: Filipino
  • Female

References

  • MYRA T. SUMALINOG, BRANCH MANAGER, BDO SM Center Ormoc, Ormoc City, Leyte, 6541, Philippines, bh.sm-center-ormoc@bdo.com.ph
  • Ing. MARK C RATILLA, Ph.D., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Head, Department of Business and Management, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, mark.ratilla@vsu.edu.ph
  • MOISES NEIL V. SERIÑO, Dr. rer. pol, PROFESSOR VI, Dean, Department of Economics, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, moisesneil.serino@vsu.edu.ph
  • ANTONIO P. ABAMO, Ph.D., Director for Extension, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, tonyabamo@vsu.edu.ph

Timeline

Marketing Assistant/Customer Service Representative

BDO Unibank Inc.
07.2013 - 08.2024

Research Assistant

The ViSCA Foundation for Rural Development (ViFARD)
05.2013 - 09.2013

Management

Raymond International College (ongoing)

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Visayas State University
Manuela Bizarbith Pelicano