Amareese Forty
Bayonne
Summary
Financial support professional with strong background in administrative tasks and student services. Skilled in reviewing financial aid applications, maintaining accurate records, and providing clear guidance on available resources. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Reliable, organized, and ready to contribute to goals of financial aid office.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Office Assistant- Part-Time
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Assisting students in person completing FAFSA applications and student loans
- Answering phone calls
- Completing reports for counselors
- Assigned special tasks
- Answering emails
- Conducting zoom meetings with students for EAB appointments
- Support Staff for Financial Aid Counselor completing State Aid Adjustments
- Collected documentation for compliance with federal regulations
- Developed training materials for new staff, promoting consistency in processing and customer interactions.
- Reviewed student records for accuracy, ensuring timely disbursement of funds and adherence to institutional policies.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations by meticulously reviewing financial aid documents for accuracy.
- Assisted families in understanding available loan options, allowing them to make better-informed decisions about borrowing.
- Conducted thorough verification checks on student income information, safeguarding against potential fraud cases.
- Represented financial aid office at group events with high school students, teachers and parents.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Financial Aid Office Assistant- Work-Study
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisting students in person completing FAFSA applications and student loans
- Answering phone calls
- Completing reports for counselors
- Assigned special tasks
- Answering emails
Elderly Caregiver
Caregiver Public Partnerships LLC
Jersey City, NJ
01.2021 - 11.2025
- Ensuring resident has meals prepared
- Laundry
- Groceries
- Errands
- All healthcare needs are met as far as healthcare professional appointments etc.
Merchandise Associate
HomeGoods
Bayonne, NJ
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Customer assistance
- Cashier
- Offload products
- Bring products on the sales floor
Paper processor/ Organizer
GRM Document Management
Jersey City, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Organize papers
- Process papers into online database
Sales Associate
Lovely Beauty Supply
Bayonne, NJ
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Customer Assistance
- Offloading Products and placing them on shelves
- Pricing items
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ06-2027
Associate of Arts - General Education
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ06-2022
High school diploma -
Bayonne High School
Bayonne, NJ09.2020
Skills
- Clerical skills
- Application processes
- Eligibility verification
- Document tracking
- Multitasking and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Reliable
- Telephone and email etiquette
Languages
English and Spanish
Timeline
Financial Aid Office Assistant- Part-Time
Hudson County Community College
08.2023 - Current
Financial Aid Office Assistant- Work-Study
01.2023 - 08.2023
Paper processor/ Organizer
GRM Document Management
06.2021 - 08.2021
Elderly Caregiver
Caregiver Public Partnerships LLC
01.2021 - 11.2025
Merchandise Associate
HomeGoods
08.2020 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Lovely Beauty Supply
06.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Hudson County Community College
High school diploma -
Bayonne High School