By: Keith

Welcome to the new STCU blog series: What do you do, STCU?

This is the first of many STCU employee interviews highlighting some of the faces that help make STCU a fun place to work and a great place to be a member.

Siri
Teller, Northtown Square Branch

What do you do at STCU?
I work as a teller at our Northtown Square Branch. I process member transactions and help out with all of the frontline duties in the branch.

How long have you worked here?
Almost a year. I started my teller training in March last year.

Name something about yourself that not many people know.
I was born and raised in Canada and I’m very familiar with exchange rates.

What do you like best about your job?
The atmosphere, my co-workers, and the energy in the branch. Also the connections we make with our members. There’s always something new and exciting every day.

Do you get tired of the iPhone references because of your first name?
It’s nice that people know how to pronounce and spell my name. And it’s definitely a great conversation starter. However, I can’t direct you to the nearest Burger King or tell you the temperature in Paris. All I have to say is I was here first!

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
When I was in elementary school I wanted to be two things: an Olympic gymnast and a geologist. My parents always said that I could be whatever I wanted. I used to collect rocks and wanted a career in performing. Singing, acting, dancing –- something on stage.

What’s your favorite denomination of money?
Twenties, for sure. They’re easy to count, usually in the best condition, and are practical to use. You can buy a lot with a twenty-dollar bill.

Siri, airborne at the top of Mt. Spokane.

What are your interests and hobbies?
Theater and dance. I’ve performed at the Spokane Civic Theatre and the Lake City Playhouse in Coeur d’Alene. I have also choreographed performances for students at Midway Elementary School and Mead High School, and taught groups at the Inland Northwest Theater Arts Festival.

What advice would you give to someone on their first day as an STCU teller?
You are prepared for this! On my first day I accidentally left my training binder in the car. My co-worker told me not to worry about it and offered support if I needed it. On the first day I completed over 100 transactions without any problems. Training was so thorough; I had nothing to worry about.

Describe yourself in five words or less.
Quirky, fun, compassionate, driven, Scandinavian.

Name a challenge you face at work?
Occasionally we set goals to see how fast we can complete our end-of-day duties. That can be a challenge. But all it takes is help from others and sometimes a motivational Destiny’s Child song to get the job done.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
Still working. Possibly back in school working toward my degree. Trying to advance within STCU while being able to perform and teach theater and dance after work.

Siri’s dog, Sparty, posing for a picture.

Dogs or cats?
Dogs all the way. Dogs are cooler than cats; they’re energetic and playful. And your dog doesn’t have to shed like most cats do. I’ve got a Miniature Schnauzer named Sparty, for the Michigan State Spartans. My dad went to school there.

Why do our members love STCU?
Because it’s a place where our members can develop a relationship and trust. We truly go above and beyond to help and be there for our members. We care about them and they care about us.