Experienced professional in compliance with a knack for overcoming challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude towards new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-driven mindset. Committed to making significant contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit and Compliance Liaison/Funding Management Specialist II
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
01.2021 - Current
Audit and Compliance Liaison
Serves as Team Auditor
Examines all records, reports, data, processes, policies etc., to ensure compliance
Utilizing data, evaluates and suggests new processes.
Highlights data driven strength and weaknesses to the attention of management and providing potential solutions that complement the compliance departments existing procedures
Generates regular Audit reports and presents findings to management
Attends all pertinent compliance training needed to keep apprised
Handles additional duties and special projects to ensure the team is operating efficiently, accurately and in compliance with all current policies, procedures and regulations
Funding Management Specialist II
Collected Documentation from learners for funding options.
Set up institutional loans
Assist any specialties in my department during peak times. (Certifying private loans, uploading documents for Tuition Options, Checking status of tickets in systems, etc.)
Office Manager
TITAN ARCHITECHURAL PRODUCTS
08.2020 - 12.2020
Prepared payroll
Discussed yearly pay increases/Set up these meetings
Collected payments from clients
Handled direct administrative issues
Handled general office administration, including Maintaining office supplies, cleaning the office/break room, answering phones and taking messages
Prepared invoices and sent them to customers
Assisted with safety meetings
Counted inventory of steel once a week to order more product if needed
Maintain office documents
Ran errands for owner and sales manager
Set appointments with future customers and sales manager
Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Office Manager
JACK'S ORNAMENTAL IRON
01.2020 - 07.2020
Responsible for filing of all invoices, packing slips, statements, etc
Reconcile bank accounts
Orders office supplies as needed
Monitors and maintain shop inventory
Pay all invoices to vendors and apply any deposits to the correct account
Answer phones and direct to correct employee
Update company files
Worked on various marketing projects
Submitted payroll on a weekly basis
Assisted with yearly assessment of employees duties and pay structure
Reviewed new applicants and schedule and manage phone interviews
Performed Quality Control checks daily on quality of railings
Reviewed blueprints and calculated the amount of steel needed for a project
Sales Administrative Assistant
DAVEY BICKFORD USA, INC
07.2018 - 10.2019
Coordinated Customer ATF Documentation for government compliances
Verified company vehicles were DOT regulated and certified
Maintained all invoices
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Conducted Weekly Check runs
Reconciled Company back account
Assisted with Team Building Events
Planned and Scheduled all shipments of Blasting Machines/Equipment
First point of contact for Customers/Vendors
Academic Adviser
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 01.2018
Counsel and advise students by phone, email, text and video chat/GoTo Meeting
Resolve problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems
Follow up to ensure resolution of each issue
Re-enroll students by focusing on outreach and retention efforts
Work collaboratively with other departments and services across the university to resolve student issues
Work with students to ensure a solid academic plan and ensure continued registration
Collaborate and escalate potential issues with the Academic Appeals Department to provide students with necessary academic interventions for early alert, satisfactory academic progress plans, and other academic needs
Identify at-risk students and determine potential issues and connect them to tutoring, and/or correct any existing issues
Provide counseling on career preparation and resources at key points to assist students prior to graduation
Assist students establish and maintain positive study habits
Process forms for student such as course waivers, etc
Train new employees and lead training groups
Sales Coach/Manager
PROGREXION MARKETING
09.2012 - 08.2015
Unified diverse teams in order to create and execute a cohesive plan to hit sales goals
Supported a team of sales and customer care agents in their specific roles
Provided real-time feedback and encouragement to sales and customer care agents to help them efficiently achieve their performance expectations
Set and track personal and departmental goals
Provided coaching, advice and guidance based on quality reviews, and delivers performance feedback to agents
Mentored newly hired representatives to ensure a smooth transition from learning environment to daily production environment and participate in providing formal training
Took inbound customer calls or handling customer emails in periods of excessive call volume
Maintained a comprehensive working knowledge of polices, procedure, and benefits across all Progrexion programs
Motivated agents to achieve high performance
Conducted quality review of agent's performance to ensure quality service goals and standards are met and/or identify areas where improvement can be achieved
Audited agents inbound and outbound phone calls and/or correspondence, observing performance, techniques, and application of guidelines and procedures
Verified that agents are providing up-to-date information, following current processes, and communicating effectively to callers
Written and Verbal warnings when procedures and processes weren't followed
Terminated agents when required
Collection Specialist
COMCAST
01.2011 - 01.2012
Verified that agents were providing up-to-date information, following current processes, and communicating effectively to callers
Communicated with customers concerning unpaid balances on an inbound/outbound phone systems (Avaya)
Assisted customer with billing issues and applied credits
Transferred to different departments for further assistance
Top 15 in call center of 600
Consistently in the call center gold commissions club
Assisted with new employee training
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
01-2010
Skills
Performance reporting
Problem-solving abilities
Audit reporting
Effective Communication
Time Management
Relationship Building
Assessment capabilities
Timeline
Audit and Compliance Liaison/Funding Management Specialist II
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