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Recently, our good friend Rafid Ynirio, who most of us know from his good work at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club, started work in a new job – as the bank manager at Progreso in the Marina Casa de Campo. Congratulations Rafid! Here we bring you a short interview with Rafid, where he proudly tells us about his time working at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club as well as his new role at Progreso.
@cdcliving: Tell us a little bit about yourself
Rafid: I was born and raised in La Romana. I have a family, my wife, Rosario Guerrero, works in Casa de Campo’s Sales Department and together we have two children; Rafid Arturo (3 years old) and Emiliano (1 year old).
@cdcliving: Before starting work at Progreso, you were working at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club. Tell us about that.
Rafid: I worked at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club for 3 and a half years. It was a great experience working with Gianfranco Fini and Piero Giacosa, doing big efforts in developing the Sailing culture in Casa de Campo and the Dominican Republic. Some of my duties during my time there were to develop, along with Gianfranco, regattas in different levels of competition, always aiming to achieve the best results. I also assisted Casa de Campo Yacht Club members in the organization of their social events at the Club, as well as organizing social events for them specifically. During my time there, we developed many important regattas, some that I can mention are: Presidente Cup Casa de Campo Regatta (editions 2009, 2010, 2011), Casa de Campo Yacht Club Commodore Cup (editions 2008, 2009) and the world-class sailing event, Rolex Farr 4o World Championship 2010, along with Rolex and the Farr 40 Class Association. The heroic work of Gianfranco Fini in bringing this major event to our shores [the Rolex Farr 40 Regatta], we were able to create an unforgettable event, never before done in this country. I cherish my time spent at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club; it gave me the opportunity to meet so many interesting people that taught me so much.
@cdcliving: You are now working as the bank manager at Progreso in the Marina Casa de Campo, what does your new job involve?
Rafid: My duties here involve, first off, creating an effective relationship with our clients, so they feel confident when working with us. Luckily, I know many of our clients from my time working at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club, so it is my intention to continue strengthening our relationship with them and making sure we satisfy their needs as a bank. I must make sure our clients are receiving a quality service and a feeling from them that this bank is their ally, their partner. We regularly work with and offer different products based on the needs of our clients; it is my job to listen to, advise and work with them, to best suit their needs.
@cdcliving: What services does progresso in the Marina Casa de Campo offer?
Rafid: In Progreso we do provide all services generally done by other banks. However, the Casa de Campo community requires special services such as national and international transfers to many banks around the world. We provide loan facilities and deposit certificates with very competitive interest rates. For the clients who wish to automate the payment process of their employees, we provide the Payroll service. We are also the only bank in the Dominican Republic to offer our clients a certified American Express, which has been created to meet our clients unique needs.
@cdcliving: Please tell us about the “Casa de Campo American Express Co-Branded Platinum Card” – who is it for? how do I apply? what are the advantages?
Rafid: The “Casa de Campo American Express Co-Branded Platinum Card” is a card that brings together two internationally renowned brands. Where exclusivity takes its true meaning. This credit card is designed exclusivelly for Casa de Campo villa owners. When you receive the best, the privileges are included. Clients can apply directly on our websites ( www.progreso.com.do and www.americanexpress.com.do) or, if they’re passing by the Marina Casa de Campo, they can stop and do it with us.
[See below for a full list of benefits associated with the “Casa de Campo American Express Co-Branded Platinum Card”]
@cdcliving: Thanks Rafid! Do you have anything else to tell our Casa de Campo community?
Rafid: We invite all clients and general public to visit us. Banco del Progreso is experiencing a new phase in its history. Major positive changes are being done, a new model of service is being applied and our goal is to work with you and make your aspirations a reality. Still, one thing has never changed and never will, as the Bank’s slogan reads, we are “Gente que Responde” (we make things happen!)
Congratulations Rafid!
The Casa de Campo American Express Card offers members the following benefits:
- No Card Fees.
- 24 Months in pesos financing and 12 months in dollars.
- Deferred Credit.
- Cash Access Proaccesso ATMs
- Local and International Use
- Lost and Stolen Card Protection
- 24 hour service
- Promotions with major shops 365 days a year
Additionally, cardholders also benefit by receiving:
Travel Insurance: Free accident insurance for the main card holder , on public transport, when the purchase of the travel tickets has been charged to the American Express card. Coverage is US $ 500,000.00.
Inconvenience Travel Insurance: If your flight is delayed by up to 4 hours US$200, if your baggage takes more than 24 hours US$200, missed flight connection or flight cancelled US $ 200, lost baggage US$1,000.
Emergency Cash: Money withdrawal from any Banco del Progreso as well as more than 2200 American Express Travel Offices around the world, in more than 140 countries.
Emergency Assistance: Emergency medical or legal assistance to the card holder and the card holder’s family, when traveling around the world. Valid on all trips; business or pleasure. The service is available 24 hours day, 365 days a year.
Replacement of Emergency card: Replacement cards will generally be received within 48 hour, regardless of where in the world it was lost/stolen.
Retail protection Program: insures all items purchased with the card for 90 days, for theft or damage, limit of up to US $1,000.00 per claim, and maximum of US$5,000 per year.
Damage insurance by collision (CDW): Collision damage insurance covered, up to $50,000 for car rentals. This insurance will be covered by the American Express card only if the payment for the rental was paid using the card
Premium Concierge – this service helps you with all your travel and business needs, covering the following points:
• Information about cultural attractions and events.
• Reservations assistance in restaurants, hotels and theatres.
• Ticket purchase for theaters, concerts and events sports.
• Secretarial assistance, conferences, cellular and rental facilities
• Coordination of rental vehicles, limousines or taxi services
• Tracking of lost items, shipping braces as well as localization
• Assistance with quoting prices for selected itemsAnnual summary of charges: this service helps with your financial planning and tax claims, providing a summary of all transactions. At the beginning of each year, you will receive a personal report detailing charges billed to your account during the previous year. For easier reference, these charges are sorted by month and categories such as: airlines, goods, restaurants, hotels, among others.
When you pay with your Casa de Campo Platino de American Express you will receive instant discounts at many establishments in the Casa de Campo resort!