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FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST
Summary
Financial Aid Associate with 6 years of experience in performing needs analysis and coordinating reconciliation of state programs. Detailed oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise professional judgment while reviewing sensitive and complex cases. Responsible for awarding millions of dollars in funding to eligible students according to federal and state guidelines.
Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OFSA) web site, Common Origination & Disbursement (COD) web site, Quickbooks, TitleVision, Landsafe, Closers Choice, PeopleSoft, cash management, working with diverse people, organizing and executing projects, utilizing confidential information and ability to meet critical deadlines.
Experience
Financial Aid Specialist06/2011 to CurrentSanta Fe CollegeGainesville, FL
  • Review and award eligible students financial aid according to Federal, State and Institutional regulations and guidelines.
  • Responsible for all State Programs including awarding, reviewing and correcting students confidential information in state database.
  • Responsible for coordinating reconciliation and state reports in assistance with the Financial Aid Accountant to meet audit requirements.
  • Counsel and troubleshoot regarding financial aid eligibility.
  • Exercise professional judgment in assessing continued eligibility for financial aid.
  • Effectively communicate potential issues to appropriate financial aid personnel.
HOA Examiner12/2009 to 05/2011RedVision Systems IncGainesville, FL
  • Researched Homeowners Associations of properties for liens, judgments and any other issues that would needed to be reported to the respective clients.
  • Upload orders to Landsafe and CMS portals.
  • Data entry and typed orders into Closer's Choice software.
  • Lead Typist for Westcor Client.
  • Assisted with any special projects.
Assistant Beauty Advisor04/2001 to 11/2009WalgreensGainesville, FL
  • Assisted customers in person and by phone.
  • Set and stocked merchandise to resets and revisions.
  • Operated a computerized cash register to complete transactions.
  • Made signs and mylars using Signs Plus.
Loan Originations Rep 106/2007 to 09/2008Sallie MaeGainesville, FL
  • Made calls to students in reference to defaulted loans.
  • Separated and prepared incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Researched the current address of students with returned mail and updated in system.
Education and Training
Masters of Business AdministrationSaint Leo University
Bachelors of Business AdministrationJuly 2007Saint Leo University
Associate of ArtsApril 2005Santa Fe College
Skills
Accountant, cash management, cash register, CMS, Client, clients, Data entry, database, Financial, mail, Microsoft Office Suite, Office, organizing, PeopleSoft, personnel, Quickbooks, phone, troubleshoot, Typist, web site
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Santa Fe College
  • RedVision Systems Inc
  • Walgreens
  • Sallie Mae

School Attended

  • Saint Leo University
  • Santa Fe College

Job Titles Held:

  • Financial Aid Specialist
  • HOA Examiner
  • Assistant Beauty Advisor
  • Loan Originations Rep 1

Degrees

  • Masters of Business Administration
    Bachelors of Business Administration July 2007
    Associate of Arts April 2005

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