Silvia Prado Frias

"Banking is a great career because you have so many options. From teller, to bookeeping, to loan clerk or loan officer. There are so many paths one can take in the banking world."

Head Teller / Loan Clerk
Homestead Bank, Lexington

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In your own words, describe your role at the bank:
I open new accounts for checking, savings, IRA and business accounts. I help customers with account deposits/withdrawals, loan clerk duties, internet banking, credit applications and translating for Spanish-speaking customers.

How did you get into banking?
I always loved math in high school. My sister had heard about a job opening for a teller. Here I am, nine years later.

Why is banking a great career?
Banking is a great career because you have so many options. From teller, to bookkeeping, to loan clerk or loan officer. There are so many paths one can take in the banking world. It’s always evolving and there are new procedures/policies to learn all the time.

What is your favorite book, podcast or quote?
Roy T. Bennett – If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present. I can’t change the past or control the future, but I live every day fully with my family and friends.