Meet your CSR: Q&A with Amanda C.

 

You might recognize Amanda from VBCE. Perhaps you've had the pleasure of having her serve you right before you took off for one of your eagerly anticipated vacations. Or maybe she provided you advice on how to help you save more money for your business. What you may not know are all the tiny details of why Amanda is so special to all of her co-workers here at VBCE. 

In this month's post of 'Meet Your CSR' we asked Amanda a few questions to help you get to know her better!

 

Tell us a little bit about yourself
I was born and raised in Hong Kong, and came to Canada in 2007 for University. 
 

What thoughts come to mind when you tell people you work at VBCE?

We offer one of the most competitive rates in town!

 

What is your dream destination for a vacation?

Santorini, Greece! 

 

What extra-curricular activities do you participate in?

I enjoy playing the piano and drawing in my free time. 

 

Favorite song you would listen to on your dream vacation

That would be a Cantonese song by Eason Chan - "Triumph in the Skies"

 

 

If you could take one person on a dream vacation with you, who would it be?

It would have to be my boyfriend

 

Tell us about a stand out customer that you have previously serviced

I remember an elementary teacher once came in to buy more than 20 different South American currencies as a teaching tool for her students. The kids must have been fascinated!

 

Give us a Forex tip every savvy customer should know

If you use your Canadian credit card overseas, they'll charge you the bank exchange rates (which are bad) PLUS a 'foreign currency transaction' fee. Only use it for emergency.

 

What is your favorite piece of bullion that you have ever come across

I really like the 5 oz Gold Bar from Swiss Pamp

 

Tell us something about yourself that might surprise some people
I am, and always will be, a die-hard Disney fan. Did I mention I like to read manga too?