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Behind the Scenes with Belco –
Meet Lauren G., Fraud and Security Analyst

“My career with Belco commenced after our
merge with Cornerstone Federal Credit Union.
I started with Cornerstone as a Teller in
October of 2016. Not even a month later, we
found out we were going to be merging with
Belco Community Credit Union. When I
found out that Belco had a Risk Management
Department, I was more than excited. I
received my Bachelor’s degree in Criminal
Justice with a minor in Sociology from
Bloomsburg University in May of 2015, and
wanted nothing more than to utilize my
degree and further my career within my eld.
Being in the branch was a wonderful
experience. Getting to know our members and
building a rapport with them is something that is important to me. It made me learn
a lot about myself and the financial world. In November 2017, a position opened up
in the Risk Management Department. Not even two days after applying, I got the
position. Now, I have been a Fraud and Security Analyst for Belco for seven months.
Although this is a challenging position, I couldn’t be happier with where I am. I’m
utilizing my degree, assisting and helping with members, and getting to know about
the nancial world on a larger scale. e best feeling is making our members feel
important and appreciated. I’m also constantly learning and getting educated, which
is very essential to me.
Outside of the work realm, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend, and playing
and taking walks with my puppy, Chance. He is a Chihuahua-Jack Russell mix
weighing in at about 4 pounds. I also really love going outdoors and being around
nature. Exercising, lifting, and playing sports are activities I participate in frequently
and enjoy doing! Lastly, I’d like to give a shout-out to my family because I wouldn’t
be where I am today without them. My parents, brother, 2 sisters, and 8 nieces and
nephews mean the absolute world to me!”

Did You Know…

Dogs normally start sniffing with their right nostril, then keep it
there if the smell could signal danger, but they’ll shift to the left
side for something pleasant, like food or a mating partner.
Source: https://www.rd.com/culture/interesting-facts/

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