Kennita Bryant
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Stillman College
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted in preparing annual budgets for the office of Financial Aid, ensuring adequate funding for key services and initiatives.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the Financial Aid office, promoting a proactive approach to problem-solving and process enhancement. Improved student satisfaction by 75% with financial aid services by providing clear communication and timely assistance.
- Conducted regular audits of departmental procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations governing financial aid administration.
- Supervised the administration of federal, state, and institutional funds according to regulations and guidelines.
- Reviewed initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards. Reviewed financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages.
- Complied with state and federal financial aid guidelines and regulations.
- Communicated with prospective students to illustrate available financial aid opportunities
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Stillman College
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Perform a broad scope of internal processes encompassing the daily management of billing, collections, reconciliation, general ledger, and month-end-closing in compliance, with a focus on accounts receivable functions
- Well-developed administrative competencies, including bookkeeping and secretarial skills
- Maintain timely and accurate records of tuition received, ensure timely collection of overdue balances, and appropriately process holds.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by 65% by diligently following up on overdue payments.
- Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and analyzing trends in account performance.
- Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
Administrative Assistant
Stillman College: College of Arts and Sciences
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored and ensured functions and duties of the division office
- Ability to type at a corrected rate of at least fifty words per minute; proficient in a range of computer applications.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Answered multi-line phone systems, routed calls, delivered messages to staff, and greeted visitors. Increased customer service by 85%.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
College Cashier (Accounts Receivable Internship)
Stillman College
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Monitored and ensured functions and duties of the division office
- Ability to type at a corrected rate of at least fifty words per minute
- Extracted information from registrations, applications, and executed contracts, contract information, and action memoranda
- Inputting relevant contract data into the Department's information system
- Proficient in a range of computer applications
- Well-developed communication and customer service skills.
Cosmetologist
Mane Line Creations
08.2008 - 05.2020
- Used QuickBooks to manage budget and taxes
- Utilized monitoring and keeping of invoices and receipt of daily business transactions
- Evaluated the salon's bookkeeping to analyze the business's financial state and in the preparation of financial statements.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by following strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing multiple clients simultaneously.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of West Alabama
Livingston, ALBachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, ALCertificate in Funeral Service Education -
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, ALCertificate in Cosmetology & Barbering -
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, ALCertificate in QuickBooks -
University of Alabama Culverhouse LIFT
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe
- Communication/Interpersonal Skills
- Strong analytical abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society - 2021
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - 2021
References
Provided upon request
Timeline
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Stillman College
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Stillman College: College of Arts and Sciences
08.2021 - 01.2022
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Stillman College
05.2020 - 06.2023
College Cashier (Accounts Receivable Internship)
Stillman College
01.2020 - 05.2020
Cosmetologist
Mane Line Creations
08.2008 - 05.2020
Master of Business Administration -
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Stillman College
Certificate in Funeral Service Education -
Jefferson State Community College
Certificate in Cosmetology & Barbering -
Shelton State Community College
Certificate in QuickBooks -
University of Alabama Culverhouse LIFT
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