Experience

Blanche Macdonald Centre

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager, Student Financial Aid

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Manager, Student Loans

  • Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Assisting in arranging fundings for student loan borrowers from StudentAids across Canada, Aboriginal Organizations, WorkBC, and other third parties

• Student Financial Support Advisor

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2021

  Working on the strategic development, implementation, operation and effectiveness of the Blanche Macdonald Centre’s student loan repayment initiatives and borrower support Provide one-on-one student loan counselling for medical appeal support and assist borrowers who require rehabilitation support after defaulting on their federal or provincial student loans Offer one-on-one appointments to help borrowers, including withdrawal students and alumni to apply for the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) every six monthsOrganize and conduct Student Loan Repayment Presentations for small and large groups of students at different campuses each monthMaintain and updating student loan information and borrower records on Filemaker ProCommunication with federal and provincial offices regarding student repayment programs



Choice Education Group Inc.

• Student Program Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2019

  Ongoing communications between school staffs and principals in BC and Ontario private high schoolsOversee the Student Department for offices in BC and Ontario Recruit and provide training for Student CoordinatorsCommunications with Health Insurance BC, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), and local agents

• Student Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Ongoing communications with school staffs and principals for schools in BC and OntarioAssist high school international students in academic and homestay relationsProvide ongoing counseling, dispute resolution and mediation for homestay families and students when neededCommunicate with medical providers, government and homestay agenciesPrepare reports on students’ issues Assist students with applications on study permits and student visas



Penpals Montessori Children’s House

• Teacher Assistant

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Assist in preparing materials for different programsPrepare equipment and keeping classroom in orderWork with children individually or in small groups Assist in preparing materials for different programsPrepare equipment and keeping classroom in orderWork with children individually or in small groups



Penpals Montessori Children’s House

• Teacher Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Interact with children, adults and community coordinators by sharing tips of how to educate and communicate with childrenAssist in development of Montessori materials, presentations and phonics programsProvide customer service and information regarding admission and registration Interact with children, adults and community coordinators by sharing tips of how to educate and communicate with childrenAssist in development of Montessori materials, presentations and phonics programsProvide customer service and information regarding admission and registration



Westpoint Terminal Inc.

• Office Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

  Generate reports, spreadsheets and schedule appointmentsAnswer phone calls, distribute mails and filing Prepare letters and parcels for shipping Generate reports, spreadsheets and schedule appointmentsAnswer phone calls, distribute mails and filing Prepare letters and parcels for shipping