Gladys Somera Valdez
Contact No: 056-8496794
E-Mail: [email protected]
Career Highlights
Highly skilled professional, and has worked in a multi-functional environment wherein multi-tasking is a necessity.
With 16 years of solid experience in branch banking starting from the ranks to managerial level with an extensive
knowledge and diverse experience with the Operations area of the Retail Banking Sector of the bank. At present, I am
employed in a Trading company dealing with import and export of Lumber/Timber.
Career Objective
My objective is to find long term employment in a professional working environment. I am looking for a challenging
career that will enable me to use my strong organizational skill, educational background and ability to work well with
people. To obtain a position with a well-established organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting
relationship.
Work Experience
March 2013 to present – Global Lumber Resources Inc. – Jebel Ali Freezone
Job Designation: Admin & Accounts Assistant
 Keeping and maintaining records of stocks in the warehouse. Monitoring the loading and offloading (deliveries
and arrival) of items in the warehouse. Prepares Invoice, Packing List, Delivery Notes. Keeping data and providing
reports for the management as well as providing immediate report for outstanding stocks to sales personnel. Liaise
with shipping company agent with the processing and clearing of items from customs. Coordinate all aspects of
logistics on all outbound local and other GCC shipments, including preparation of all customs documentation.
Prepare Quotations, receipts & billings for clients. Performs follow up collections on overdue accounts. Oversees &
maintains the overall operation of Documentation and filing of all the company records both computerized and
hard copies as per the company standards. Prepares various correspondences and performs other related functions
and duties assigned from time to time by the management.
February 16, 2007 to July 24, 2012 –Banco San Juan, Philippines
Job Designation: Area Operations Officer/Officer-In-Charge
 As an Area Operations Officer needs to oversee compliance to bank policies and procedures of branches, while
conducting review of existing procedures and recommend revisions/improvements that will strengthen controls
without hampering/jeopardizing marketing operations. Conduct in-house investigation relating to client
complaints and/or anomalous transactions both for branch operations and ATM related concerns. Supervise
training of branch personnel, pinpointing specific training grids that are required to ensure that branch
personnel are capable of performing functions assigned to them. Collaborate with ITSG for workable solutions
to systemize manual reports. Acts as a Liaison with other banking units to address concerns and needs of
branches.
 As an Officer-In-Charge of a branch needs to take charge on the deposit growth and deposit mix, quality loan
growth, reduction of past due loans, selling of repossessed properties. Responsible in branch profitability and
cost control, have acceptable Audit rating, coordinate with Department concerned all logistical and manpower
support, training needs and Prompt, Efficient, Courteous (PEC) delivery of services, conducts monthly/periodic
Branch meetings.
June 1, 2006-February 15, 2007 – Asiatrust Bank, Philippines
Job Designation: Control Officer (CMS Unit)
 Supervise in the efficient and cost effective delivery of services to clients within the guidelines of the banks’policies while formulating procedures to facilitate efficiency and delivery systems, as well as maximize the
utilization of manpower within the same guidelines. Supervise and review general ledger entries and ATM
reconciliation balances. Prepare and review regular reports for the bank or other government agencies as may
be required. Conduct in-house investigation relating to client complaints and other ATM related concerns,
prepare summary of results as well as administer the necessary sanction to erring personnel as the case may
require. Provide the support study, i.e. profitability analysis that may have an effect on the branch’s profitability
and market strategies.
June 1, 2005-May 31, 2006 – Asiatrust Bank, Philippines
Job Designation: ATM Center Supervisor
 Supervise and review daily transactions of the ATM Center Unit. Oversee compliance to banks’ policies and
procedures and ensure that the Unit passes the Audit review. Supervise the daily reconciliation of 32
Automated Teller Machines.
March 15, 2002-May 31, 2005 – Asiatrust Bank, Philippines
Job Designation: Branch Control Officer
 Monitor/review daily branch expenses and ensure proper bookings affecting GL accounts for propriety and
validity. Supervise the efficient and cost effective delivery of bank services to clients within the guidelines of the
banks’ policies while formulating procedures to facilitate the branch’s operational efficiency and delivery
systems, as well as maximize the utilization of manpower within the same guidelines. Review general ledger
entries and balances, as well as documents/evidences used and transactions made on the accounts of clients and
ensure that all transactions are properly checked and corrective measures implemented to avoid audit
exceptions. Conduct in-house investigation relating to client complaints, prepare summary of results as well as
administer the necessary sanction to erring branch personnel as the case may require. Prepares and review
regular reports for the bank or other government regulatory agencies as may be required, i.e. BSP reports, PDIC
reports and BIR requirements.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
National College of Business and Arts-Manila, Philippines
Specialized in Accounting
Additional Achievements:
Certification of Eligibility for Government Work
Issued by the Civil Service Commission, Philippines
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Operating System: – Microsoft Windows 95 to Microsoft Windows 2010
Office Package: – MS-Office 97 to Ms-Office 2010, Well Versed in Ms-Word,
Excel & PowerPoint; E-Mail & Internet Browsing
Software: – Conversant with Sage 50 Accounting, AS400 ICBS, Retail Banking System,
Quickbook, Tally
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Nationality : Filipino
Passport No. : EC3935688
Place of issue : PCG,DUBAI
Date of issue : April 15, 2015
Date of expiry : April 14, 2020
Visa status : Residence
I hereby certify that the above-mentioned are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.