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Kai Sutherland

Greenville,NC

Summary

I possess over 4 years of financial aid experience in the enrollment management industry. Motivational training specialist excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs. Accustomed to collaborating with managers to hone in on unique requirements. I was promoted to a Senior Financial Aid Support Specialist role in 2021 in which I served as a departmental liaison between the Office of Financial Aid and other departments (Office of Advising, Office of Admissions, Registrar, the Business Office, and various Assistant Deans of other school branches at Regent University)and assisted with questions, tasks, projects and other miscellaneous items. I also served as a support specialist for front end staff members by addressing questions pertaining to student accounts. I was then promoted to a supervisory role as a Senior Financial Aid Services Coach overseeing a team of five staff members. I conducted QA (Quality Assurance) reviews of employees' day-to-day tasks, provided feedback, training and assisted the Service Manager in onboarding newly hired staff members.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Financial Aid Service Coach

Regent University
06.2019 - Current
  • Mentored new employees, providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and best practices for exceptional customer interactions.
  • Collaborated with management to create targeted service improvement plans that directly addressed customer feedback.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements, ensuring the team''s skills and expertise remained relevant.
  • Boosted overall team productivity by identifying inefficiencies within existing processes and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Resolved escalated client issues promptly and professionally, demonstrating a commitment to superior service standards.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure consistent levels of excellent service across all team members.
  • Supported the development of new hires through comprehensive onboarding programs focused on essential skill-building exercises.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to help employees reach their full potential.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing effective service strategies and coaching techniques.
  • Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Monitored key performance indicators closely to identify areas of opportunity for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Promoted a positive work culture by recognizing outstanding employee achievements and celebrating individual successes regularly.

Theatre Usher

Cinemark
06.2012 - 09.2018
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Sold admission, processed payments, and issued tickets.
  • Assisted patrons with seating by giving directions and lighting paths.
  • Directed ticket holders to seats and facility locations.

Junior Software Test Engineer

Titania Solutions Group
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Facilitated early identification of potential risks within the software architecture via proactive participation in design reviews and technical discussions with developers.
  • Upheld a high degree of professionalism within the testing team by consistently adhering to established protocols, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information, and promptly escalating concerns when necessary.
  • Bolstered confidence in application stability among stakeholders through consistent delivery of high-quality test results backed by well-documented evidence such as logs, screenshots, and reports.
  • Assisted in refining user requirements for better alignment with software functionality and performance expectations.

Education

Masters in Public Administration - General Public Administration

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
05.2016

Skills

  • Training Development in areas such as conflict resolution, analytical skills, customer service and compliance of Title IV regulations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project and performance management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Coaching and Development
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Communication for feedback delivery
  • Effective Team Building and task delegation
  • Interpersonal Skills

Accomplishments

  • Nominated and awarded the July Employee of the Month & Regent University's Royal Influencer on 8/17/2022 by the Regent University Employee Awards for Excellence Committee.
  • Inducted member of the National Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha) on 4/15/2022.
  • Inducted member of the International Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration (Pi Alpha Alpha) on 3/19/2022.

Timeline

Senior Financial Aid Service Coach

Regent University
06.2019 - Current

Junior Software Test Engineer

Titania Solutions Group
05.2017 - 11.2017

Theatre Usher

Cinemark
06.2012 - 09.2018

Masters in Public Administration - General Public Administration

Regent University

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Bridgewater College
Kai Sutherland