Corey Thomas
Fresno,TX
Summary
Compassionate Financial Aid Officer with 3 years of helping students reach full potential through education. Eager to connect prospective applicants with underutilized governmental and private aid programs. Dedicated to enhancing institutions' incoming student body diversity by maximizing financial contributions for deserving students. Successful at working with students and families to examine options, complete paperwork and pursue financial assistance for education. Familiar with required documentation and proficient in People Soft Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Representative
Houston Community College
12.2021 - Current
- Improved financial aid application processing times by implementing efficient tracking systems and streamlining workflows.
- Enhanced student satisfaction with financial aid services by providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive information on available options.
- Contributed to increased enrollment rates by ensuring students had access to necessary funding for their education.
- Assisted in the development of effective financial aid policies that balanced institutional goals with student needs.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations, conducting regular audits and reporting findings to relevant authorities.
- Increased accuracy of financial aid awards by periodically reviewing and adjusting award packages based on changing circumstances or new information.
- Provided personalized counseling for students facing financial challenges, helping them explore alternative financing options and payment plans.
- Collaborated with admissions department staff to streamline communication regarding financial aid offers for prospective students.
- Reduced errors in financial aid data entry by implementing thorough quality control measures and providing training for team members as needed.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit management, and loan repayment for financially responsible students.
- Maximized available funds for institutional scholarships through careful allocation of resources based on student need and academic performance criteria.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Policy interpretation
- Financial counseling
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Computer proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Financial literacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Research abilities
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Payment Plans
- Verification Processes
- Student Assistance
- Tuition Assistance
- Application Processes
- Student Support
- Clerical Skills
- Student Advisement
- Application Analysis
- Regulatory Understanding
- Eligibility Guidelines
- Eligibility Verification
- Program Options
- Administrative Abilities
- Regulatory Requirements
- Customer Education
- Contract Preparation
- Client Education
- Financial History Review
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Member of People to People Student Ambassador Alumni Program
People To People Student Alumni program, is a group that goes overseas and gets a chance to have an experience of visiting different countries. I stayed overseas for 6 months after middle school going into High School.
Timeline
Financial Aid Representative
Houston Community College
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Houston Community College
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