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Andrea Arellano

Andrea Arellano

Capital One

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Andrea's work combines: Business, Numbers, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Branch Manager

I lead a team at Capital One where we are all committed to go above and beyond for our customers.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    FDR High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Business Administration and Management, General

    Strayer University-Maryland

  • Associate's Degree

    General Studies

    Bergen Community College

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Financial Managers:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration and Management, General

Associate's Degree: General Studies

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Took the initiative of leading a team without being directed to do so.

  • 2.

    Exceeded and mastered my previous role.

  • 3.

    I took different positions within the branch to fully understand the business.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Friends:

    You can not make a career in banking.

  • How I responded:

    I stayed focus on what I wanted to accomplish. The previous company I worked for did not see my potential, so I looked for another company that was able to see it.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I was a single mother as a teenager and I knew I had to be there for my daughter. I wanted to be able to give her an education as well as a comfortable life.