Darren Nguyen
Oakland,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Specialist
Laney Community College "Winita"
Oakland
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed student's financial aid applications, documents, and eligibility criteria to determine awards.
- Monitored student accounts to ensure that all funds are disbursed correctly and accurately.
- Processed appeals from students who have had their financial aid suspended due to unsatisfactory academic progress.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from students, parents, faculty members, staff members. about Financial Aid policies and procedures via phone or email.
- Provided one-on-one counseling to students regarding financial aid program options and requirements.
- Updated client account information and records in company databases.
- Reviewed client documentation and contracts for discrepancies and mistakes.
Employee
CuryJ
Oakland, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Island High School
Alameda06-2023
Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering
Laney Community College
OaklandSkills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Pressure
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Aid Specialist
Laney Community College "Winita"
05.2024 - Current
Employee
CuryJ
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Island High School
Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering
Laney Community College