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Jessica Vivar

Jessica Vivar

Capital One

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Jessica's work combines: Business, Education, and Learning / Being Challenged

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Day In The Life

Sr. District Operations Consultant

Support bank initiatives by influencing and mentoring others.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Business Administration and Management, General

    New Jersey City University

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

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    First job right out of HS was peak time teller, wanted to learn more so sought out full time slot.

  • 2.

    As a full time teller, I was always curious on the platform side of banking. There was a posting but didn't get the job.

  • 3.

    Time to reevaluate and see what I want to do, re-enrolled in school to pursue a degree.

  • 4.

    Got job at another financial institution as platform rep., but not available at assigned branch.

  • 5.

    Focused in school, and despite not having the role always offered to help bank manager.

  • 6.

    Uncovered passion for Ops and with support of direct management was able to get a job within field.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Peers:

    You are crazy working and going to school full time while raising three kids.

  • How I responded:

    After realizing I was unhappy and feeling stuck in my current role, I laid out priorities and sought support from my family members - husband and mom. They understood why and were more than willing to help. My mom took care of kids after school while I was taking night classes and my husband will cook and pick them up.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Supporting a family of 5 and adding on tuition cost was not easy. I overcame it by cutting back on what I called unnecessary expenses - eating out, shopping every other week, SALON expenses. I learned how to do my own hair and nails.