Innovative and analytical professional with a passion for education, technology and social advancement. Possesses excellent communication, research and design skills. Supportive advisor with 5+ years in fast paced customer service environments. Actively transitioning into UX/UI Design while earning a Certificate.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Student Support Advisor
DeVry University
Naperville, IL
11.2021 - 12.2022
Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles while considering all academic and financial policies.
Conducted academic and financial aid advisement services for both new and continuing students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Utilized Adobe, DocuSign, Power BI, Salesforce, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office, Department of Education and other institutional software.
Supported student technology development by advising technical changes, available apps, learning platforms, software and walked through process of setting up new apps such as an Authenticator.
Created daily and weekly collaborative reports for accountability meetings with the Financial Aid, Student Services and Admissions teams.
Guided students while completing their FAFSA, Master Promissory Note, and Loan Entrance Counseling on the computer, cell phone, and other devices.
Introduced students to online portal by provided log-in information and problem solved by troubleshooting technical errors.
Escalated cases and assisted candidates written proposal for Special Circumstances, Professional Judgement, and Institutional Grants.
Advised students of Aid Awards and congratulated on Scholarships.
Supported VA and Active Duty students on funding and stipends.
Counseled and registered courses for students and updated student records with data entry for overrides, prerequisites, drops, withdrawals and readmits.
Certified Substitute Teacher
District 21
Wheeling, IL
09.2016 - 01.2020
Instructed grades K-8 while maintaining positive learning environment in traditional, high needs, and bilingual classrooms.
Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Used school software to maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in teachers absence.
Quickly adapted to specific classroom needs and technology such as the Smartboard to optimize students technical learning development.
Certified Substitute Teacher
District 45
Villa Park, IL
12.2014 - 05.2016
Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
Supported students unique strengths and learning styles while maintaining positive classroom environment.
Financial Aid Advisor and Coordinator
Universal Technical Institute
Lisle, IL
01.2013 - 07.2014
Coordinated in person and phone appointments
and communicated deadlines to apply for federal,
state, grants, and private financial aid funding
Assisted students and parents in navigating FAFSA
process and provided financial aid award packages
and scholarships
Calculated payment plans, assisted students with
alternative loan applications and repackaged
financial aid awards
Lead Financial Aid workshops and coordinated
Registration and Orientation
Created and presented student retention reports for
Financial Aid, and Student Services
Maintained KPI's for daily call activity and
responsibilities
Helped individuals and families build and execute
Languages
Spanish - Beginner
Good
wealth management strategies based on unique
goals.
Service Receptionist
Schaumburg Honda Automobiles
Schaumburg, IL
01.2011 - 12.2013
Triaged incoming calls on multi-line phone system and directed to departments based on customer needs
Maintained vehicle records, service appointments, and repair order data entry
Scheduled loaner vehicles for customers and collected documents
Consulted customers of automotive services, pricing, recalls, loaner vehicle information
Contacted sublet companies for price quotes and availability, and followed up by communicating options with customer
Advised customers of recalls and maintenance packages
Service Advising during peak hours
Create work orders on ADP, spoke with technician and communicated diagnostic findings to customer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
08.2008 - 08.2011
Associate of Arts - Psychology
William Rainey Harper College
08.2006 - 12.2009
Certificate - UX/UI Design
Google
01.2023 - Current
Skills
CRM and Education software; Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Power BI, Salesforce