Karen Jett
300 Wimbledon Drive, Enterprise, AL, 36330,Alabama
Summary
Meticulous and systematic employee. Skilled in organizing, planning and managing daily needs. Bringing solid expertise in coordinating documents, reports and records, handling a group of employees and managing a business. Skilled in oral and written communication, team leadership and relationship-building.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Assistant/Remote Contractor
Texas Workforce Comission
Round Rock, TX
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and maintained a database of granting organizations and contact information.
- Provided technical assistance to applicants regarding grant procedures.
- Collaborated with program staff to ensure that grant activities were in compliance with applicable regulations.
Student Loan Advisor/Remote
Oklahoma Student Loan Authority
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided detailed information on student loan options to clients.
- Assisted in the completion of loan applications, including verifying accuracy of data provided.
- Conducted research and analysis to determine best loan products for each client.
- Verified borrowers' financial information and credit history to determine eligibility.
- Calculated repayment amounts based on income and other factors.
- Processed student loan disbursements according to established procedures.
- Researched discrepancies in loan applications or documents.
Administrative Manager
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
03.2007 - 07.2014
- Created and maintained filing systems for employee records, financial reports, and other documents.
- Prepared regular progress reports to track budget expenditures, workflow, and performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented administrative procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated repairs and renovations with contractors and service providers.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of the premises and equipment.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Assessed visa applications against immigration policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all visa processing activities.
Claims Analyst
Sallie Mae Student Loan Services
Lynn Haven, FL
01.1996 - 02.2002
- Conducted investigations to gather evidence in support of claims resolution.
- Prepared detailed reports on claim status, payment history, and other relevant information.
- Maintained accurate records of all claim activities in accordance with company policies.
- Negotiated settlements with claimants based on facts presented during investigation.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations
- Followed all company procedures to keep data confidential.
Education
Certificate - Grant Writing And Research
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC03-2022
Certificate - Business Administration
Haney Technical Institute
Lynn Haven05-1993
Certificate - Administrative Manager And Accounting Courses
Georgia Tech Institue of Professional Development
AtlantaSkills
- Compliance knowledge
- Correspondence Writing
- Customer Service
- Proposal Writing
- Office Administration
- Effective problem solving
- Stress Tolerance
- Initiative and Self-Motivation
- Emergency Response
- Strong Work Ethic
- Crisis Management
- Stocking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Emergency rescue procedures
- Animal Handling
- Familiarity with animal behaviors
- Understanding of animal welfare
- Rescue Operations
Affiliations
- Canine Rehabilitation, Training and Rescue
- Felines Under Rescue - Hold traps for the Enterprise Area citizens. Assist in reducing the number of feral cats within our city, by trapping, sterilizing and releasing cats in our city.
- Animal Advocate. I do my best to educate, assist with spay and neuter surgeries within our community and beyond. I help raise money for vetting animals to keep families together when possible. Rather than owners abandoning their pets during times of need. Compassion and education with the next generation, is the key to changing the future.
Accomplishments
- Georgia Tech, School of Public Policy - Employee of the Year 2012
Timeline
Student Loan Advisor/Remote
Oklahoma Student Loan Authority
07.2022 - 01.2023
Grants Assistant/Remote Contractor
Texas Workforce Comission
01.2022 - 07.2024
Administrative Manager
Georgia Institute of Technology
03.2007 - 07.2014
Claims Analyst
Sallie Mae Student Loan Services
01.1996 - 02.2002
Certificate - Grant Writing And Research
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Certificate - Business Administration
Haney Technical Institute
Certificate - Administrative Manager And Accounting Courses
Georgia Tech Institue of Professional Development
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