Experience

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  Community College of Baltimore County

  • Catonsville, Maryland, United States

  • Financial Aid Administrator

    • Jul 2021 - Present
    • Catonsville, Maryland, United States

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  Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Assistant Director Of Financial Aid

    • Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

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  Minnesota State University, Mankato

  • Mankato, MN

  • Financial Aid Advisor

    • Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
    • Mankato, MN

    Provide guidance and advice to students and parents regarding their options for financing a college educationProcess financial aid applications and award student aidGuide students and parents through the verification processProcess budget adjustment requests for studentsProcess professional judgment requestsAdvise and assist students wishing to study abroad; in relation to financingProvide outreach services to on & off campus constituencies related to Federal Financial Aid, FAFSA, and personal financial literacyHandle confidential information with integrity and discretionProvide training and mentoring for new staffMember of the Fin Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress CommitteeMember of the Policy and Procedure Review CommitteeMember of the Process Delivery Team

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  Bryant & Stratton College - Milwaukee

  • Senior Financial Aid Advisor

    • Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

    Additional responsibilities included:Provide training and mentoring for new staff.Audit internal files for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and Federal regulations.Liase with Director of Admissions and Business Office Director as needed to provide status updates regarding student files and potential enrollees.

  • Financial Aid Advisor

    • Apr 2010 - Jun 2013

    Meet with students and parents to process financial aid applications and review financial aid packages for students.Manage a cohort of approximately 200 student files to ensure compliance with federal regulations and prompt and accurate processing of financial aid awardsReview NSLDS with students to make them aware of their loan indebtedness and current loan statusComplete verification of ISIRs and resolve C-code issuesPackage financial aid awards accurately and promptlyCertify veteran benefits using VA-ONCEHandle confidential information with integrity and discretionAssist manager in developing and implementing new financial aid processes for our department.

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  Jack H. Smith

  • Property Manager

    • Aug 2006 - Oct 2015

    Handle leasing responsibilities for 11 rental units Manage and coordinate repairs and maintenance for the five buildings Mr. Smith owns Collect and deposit all rent money Provide basic accounting services using QuickBooks software for Mr. Smith's personal and business expenses

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  Herzing University Online

  • Financial Aid Officer

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2010

    I work in a fast paced office environment packaging Title IV funding for our students.

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  Salem Grade School

  • 5th grade teacher

    • Sep 2003 - Jun 2008

    I was responsible for daily instruction, classroom management, record keeping for my classroom as well as making educational referrals for students whom I believe would benefit. I was a member of the School Leaders for the 2005-2007 school years. I also spent time as a member of the Reading curriculum committee charged with evaluating different Reading curriculum for our school.

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  Wettstein's TV/Appliance

  • Office Assistant

    • Jan 2001 - Aug 2003

    I worked as an Office Assistant, and was responsible for answsering telephones, maintaining inventory for our Winona, MN store, assisting customers with basic troubleshooting of their appliance or home electronic device. I processed work orders for customers requiring service.