Karen Freeman
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at the University of NE Medical Center, excelling in budget management and relationship building. Adept at multitasking and organization, I successfully managed the scholarship process for over 2,500 awards, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Committed to delivering exceptional service and strategic solutions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Loan and Scholarship Coordinator
University of NE Medical Center
Omaha, NE
12.2008 - 01.2025
- Responsible for the life cycle of campus based loans from generation to full payment.
- Balanced all ledgers for campus based and federal loans.
- Managed the scholarship process In coordination with the University of NE Foundation and all seven colleges at UNMC.
- Balanced all ledgers related to scholarships at UNMC.
- Managed the student thank you note process for over 2,500 scholarship awards.
- Calculated and generated budgets for all programs within the seven UNMC colleges for publication on the Financial Aid website.
Sales Operations Associate
ConAgra Frozen Foods
Omaha, NE
09.1991 - 10.2022
- Coordinated sales forecasts and inventory management to optimize stock levels and meet demand.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, supporting strategic decision-making for product offerings.
- Developed training materials for new team members, improving onboarding processes and knowledge retention.
- Organized sales marketing, training and incentive meetings globally
Office Manager
Subia, Inc,
Omaha, NE
10.2002 - 12.2008
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative procedures.
- Coordinated vendor contracts and managed relationships to optimize service delivery.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for effective document management.
- Oversaw scheduling and logistics for meetings and corporate events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
College of St Mary
Omaha, NE05-1994
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05-1991
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship building
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Document management
- Recordkeeping
- Budget management
- Accounts reconciliation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Loan and Scholarship Coordinator
University of NE Medical Center
12.2008 - 01.2025
Office Manager
Subia, Inc,
10.2002 - 12.2008
Sales Operations Associate
ConAgra Frozen Foods
09.1991 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
College of St Mary
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Metropolitan Community College