Anthony Chambers
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Meticulous Cloud Computing Administration professional maintaining highly functional digital systems for uninterrupted workflows and consistent productivity. Oversees routine maintenance checks and software update schedules to reduce network downtime and likelihood of security compromises. Loves collaborating with customers and teammates to develop and implement creative technical solutions to challenging problems. Experience with AWS platform services through the schooling and projects completed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Aid Advisor
Universal Technical Institute
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for review of student financial aid accounts
- Assist with completion of FAFSA application
- Complete financial aid funding calculations for requested student program changes
- Complete financial aid funding calculations for requested re-enrolling students
- Responsible for all other various requested student financial aid requests.
Financial Aid Director
Everglades University
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Conduct financial aid overviews/appointments with new and current students
- Monitor account balances and cash flow/revenue for campus
- Requested VA funds for military students
- Processed all Title IV funds
- Monitor campus expenses
- Review and manage monthly budget information
- Responsible for all other duties as needed in the financial aid department
- Used Campus Vue/Campus Nexus and Broadleaf systems for all financial aid work.
Tax Accountant
CWSEAPA Accounting & Financial Services
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Manage monthly payroll and sales tax payments for selected clients
- Manage monthly reconciliations and accounting write-ups for all clients
- Tax preparation and review of corporate tax returns
- All other monthly and seasonal accounting/tax duties
Financial Aid Director
Everglades University
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Conduct financial aid overviews/appointments with new and current students
- Monitor account balances and cash flow/revenue for campus
- Requested VA funds for military students
- Processed all Title IV funds
- Monitor campus expenses
- Review and manage monthly budget information
- Responsible for all other duties as needed in the financial aid department
- Used Campus Vue/Campus Nexus and Broadleaf systems for all financial aid work.
Student Finance Advisor
Rasmussen College
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Serve as a transition contact/liaison between admissions and student financial services for entering students
- Conduct phone interviews with entering students to review financial aid and other financial assistance options
- Track and ensure all necessary paperwork are completed and submitted by students for the processing and awarding of financial aid and ensure that student files are accurate and audit ready
- Coordinate student payment plans with Student Account Manager
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
- Handle accounts receivables for student accounts
Financial Aid Officer/ Team Lead
Kaplan University
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Verify applications for financial aid to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Advise students/applicants of their responsibilities and consequences of maintaining eligibility for financial aid
- Review financial aid applications and advise student applicants of financial aid eligibility
- Assists and supports the Office of Admissions, Registrar and Finance Office in charge of information and procedures in administering financial aid
- Review data in FAM to ensure accuracy and completion
- Assist in the overall operation and coordinator of students seeking financial assistance
- Review and interpret new federal and state publications to remain proficient in all aspects of financial aid
- Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned
- Mentored new hires
- Met Expected goals per month
- Maintained all minimum standards
- Assisted Manager with team duties.
Education
Certificate in Cloud Computing -
California Institute of Arts & Technology (CIAT)
San Diego, CA03.2023
UCF Cybersecurity Program -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2005
Skills
- AWS & Microsoft Azure Platforms Services
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- System Architecture Design
- AWS CloudFormation
- System Configuration
- Scripting Languages: Python
- Automation: Terraform
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - April 2023
Timeline
Senior Financial Aid Advisor
Universal Technical Institute
07.2022 - Current
Financial Aid Director
Everglades University
06.2018 - 07.2022
Tax Accountant
CWSEAPA Accounting & Financial Services
09.2017 - 05.2018
Financial Aid Director
Everglades University
08.2011 - 08.2017
Student Finance Advisor
Rasmussen College
01.2010 - 07.2011
Financial Aid Officer/ Team Lead
Kaplan University
01.2009 - 12.2010
Certificate in Cloud Computing -
California Institute of Arts & Technology (CIAT)
UCF Cybersecurity Program -
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Central Florida
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - April 2023
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