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CHRISTINA ARCENEAUX

Bellevue,NE

Summary

Versatile professional in legal, finance, and business. Expertise in compliance, financial analysis, and strategy. Skilled in navigating complex regulations for optimal outcomes. Strong communicator and collaborator committed to excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Aid Specialist

Bellevue University
06.2020 - Current
  • Advising prospective and currently enrolled students and families on the financial aid process in person, on the telephone, and through written/email correspondence
  • Communicating with students about renewing FAFSA, missing verification documents, entrance and exit counseling, award acceptance, and other requirements
  • Supporting financial literacy through one-on-one outreach with students
  • Conducting needs analysis in compliance with federal criteria to determine the eligibility of each financial aid applicant
  • Conducting verification of student and parent application data in compliance with federal criteria
  • Determining the types and amounts of financial aid to be awarded through the packaging process according to federal, state, and institutional requirements
  • Monitoring individual student awards
  • Resolving data conflicts and over awards and making necessary referrals to other student services offices.
  • Ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations
  • Increased financial aid application submissions by streamlining the application process and providing clear instructions for students.
  • Facilitated timely disbursement of funds to eligible students by closely monitoring award status, compliance, and enrollment changes.



Paralegal

Midwest Legal Solutions
08.2018 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Savage Law
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Investigate the facts of a case
  • File exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel
  • Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions
  • Drafting and electronically filing divorce, custody, and support documents, corresponding with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff, managing attorney's schedule
  • Strong background in all aspects of matrimonial law, including net worth statements, Judgments of Divorce, stipulations of settlement, discovery, and pretrial preparation.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of the attorney.
  • Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
  • Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.

Teller

Wells Fargo
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Responsibilities providing account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments; cashing checks; issuing savings withdrawals; recording night and mail deposits; selling cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and series e bonds; answering questions in person or on telephone; referring to other bank services
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere in the branch by greeting customers warmly upon arrival and addressing them by name when possible.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Monitored and verified suspicious activity on customer accounts.

Store Team Leader/ Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2011 - 04.2016
  • Providing leadership to team members by communicating tasks from the store manager
  • Coaching on warehouse, vendor orders, and managing day-to-day cash functions performing: Inventory in the store, management duties, and customer service, opening/closing of the store, price changing and markdowns
  • Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
  • Performing routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, counting tablets and labeling the medication bottles
  • Typing in prescriptions to be sent over to the pharmacist for approval.

Assistant Manager

Security Finance
04.2009 - 11.2011
  • Selling financial services, such as loan, tax, and security counseling to customers of financial institutions and business establishments
  • Prospecting, teleprospecting, and cold calls
  • Performed credit checks and validation of employment to process a loan
  • Collections of delinquent accounts
  • In the field collections.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers, and property.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY
03-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Legal Studies

NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
11.2018

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Salesforce
  • Regent
  • Campus Solutions
  • Legal/Court Processes
  • Document filing
  • Client Communication
  • Legal Research
  • Case Management
  • Quickbooks
  • Document Proofreading
  • Scheduling/Planning

Certification

• Effective Legal Office Administration
• Law -English for Business and Contract Law

• Legal Writing Master Class

Affiliations

  • Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society
  • American Bar Association Member ID#06157367

Timeline

Financial Aid Specialist

Bellevue University
06.2020 - Current

Paralegal

Midwest Legal Solutions
08.2018 - Current

Legal Administrative Assistant

Savage Law
06.2017 - 06.2018

Teller

Wells Fargo
04.2016 - 05.2017

Store Team Leader/ Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2011 - 04.2016

Assistant Manager

Security Finance
04.2009 - 11.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Legal Studies

NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY

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