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Climbing the ladder: Ferrol’s EverFirst journey
By Jonalyn Garcia
Ferrol Chris De Vera joined EverFirst Loans Corporation on March 19, 2019, and his journey within the company is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Starting as a rider at EF Cainta, Ferrol’s commitment and excellent performance quickly stood out. After two years, he moved to Rosario Pasig branch as a loan processor, where he continued to excel for another two years. His dedication paid off when he was promoted as the approving officer. After nearly a year in this role, Ferrol achieved another significant milestone as he was promoted as the new branch head OIC of Signal branch on July 15, 2024.
When Ferrol learned about his promotion as the new branch head of the Signal branch, he felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. He shared, “Na-excite na kinakabahan kasi matagal ko ng goal maging BH pero siyempre along the way may challenges ako mahaharap na kailangan kong masolusyunan. At matuto ng decision
making na isang role na kailangan ng isang BH. Pero yung challenges na yun alam ko malalampasan ko sa tulong ng mga kasama ko sa EverFirst.” This reflects his readiness to face the challenges ahead, knowing he has the support of his team.
Ferrol’s motivation for pursuing the branch head position is deeply connected to his career goals. “Gusto ko talaga maging AS, DM sa EverFirst kaya nakita ko na ang pagiging BH ko ang magiging stepping stone ko para sa aking career growth sa EverFirst. Magandang training grounds ito para maging ready ako pag naging AS, DM na ako.” For him, becoming a branch head is a crucial step toward his dream of becoming an area supervisor and, eventually, a district manager. He views this role as essential training for his future responsibilities.
As the new branch head OIC, Ferrol has set clear goals for the Signal branch. “Goal ko makuha ng branch na ito kung ano ang high target na ibinigay sa amin, at mapabilang sa mga contest na meron si EverFirst. Para ma-achieve ito ay kailangan namin ng tulungan sa branch dahil ‘teamwork makes the dream work’, alamin kung ano ang mga vital role ng bawat isa para maging effective at makuha ang goal na inaasam.” His primary aim is to meet the high targets set for the branch and to excel in EverFirst’s contests. Ferrol believes that achieving these goals requires strong teamwork and understanding each team member’s role.
Ferrol Chris De Vera’s journey within EverFirst showcases his dedication, hard work, and clear vision for his career. As he steps into his new role, his leadership and determination are sure to guide the Signal branch to new achievements, paving the way for his continued success within the company.