Kimberly B. Dennis
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Multi-talented Project Coordinator successful at taking on diverse project tasks to meet tight deadlines. Hands-on and analytical problem solver. Provides excellent communication, planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office for Sponsored Programs Project Coordinator
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport
Shreveport
08.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations or standards when executing sponsored programs.
- Work directly with the Assurance Committees (Biosafety, Radiation Safety, IACUC, and IRB) to ensure all committee approvals have been obtained prior to the creation of the Grant award.
- Assisted in preparing, completing, reviewing, and submitting grant and contract proposals.
- Identify and prepare institutional documents specific to the proposal depending on the funders requirements and the method of submission (paper or electronic).
- Budget and budget justification review for research faculty, ensuring rationale for expenses and compliance with the funding source.
- Review the announcement and proposal to ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Managed timely electronic submission of required reports to funding agencies in accordance with award notice guidelines.
- Assist with creating and managing research fund accounts on an annual basis.
- Management of the clearing account.
- Provided necessary training to P.I.'s, business managers, and other faculty members.
Student Financial Aid Counselor
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Ensured protection of student personal and confidential information by adhering to departmental, institutional, and federal guidelines for the release and use of student information
- Utilize current regulations to assess students' needs and determine eligibility based on the applicable guidelines.
- Reviewed aid applications to identify and evaluate federal, state, institutional, and private awards.
- Collected essential student, spouse, and parental details required for making awards.
- Effectively communicate application process to applicants
- Prepared professional written correspondence to inform students about their financial aid eligibility
- Executed diverse electronic processes for awarding student aid, importing and exporting student data to/from external agencies.
- Streamlined and monitored transfer processes, electronic fund transfers, and file imports for entrance and exit counseling
- Stay up-to-date on federal regulations by reviewing publications related to student financial aid
- Coordinates student loan group entrance/exit counseling sessions during orientation and graduation preparation.
- Conducted individual and group student loan entrance and exit counseling sessions on an ad-hoc basis
- Timely forwarding of exit data to external agencies in compliance with federal and state regulations was ensured
- Present financial aid information to prospective students and participate in Financial Aid Awareness activities.
Financial Aid Officer
Northwest Louisiana Technical College (The State of Louisiana)
Shreveport
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Successfully administered and documented financial aid programs utilizing public and private funds
- Efficiently processed student financial aid while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations
- Preserved and secured student financial aid records while maintaining the student record system
- Coordinated financial aid payments with other agencies (i.e., Vocational Rehabilitation, VA, GED, and etc.)
- Supervised financial aid applications preparation and processing.
- Assisted students in evaluating financial aid requirements through individual counseling
- Managed and updated student records, including financial aid information and resource details
- Researched student financial aid received in various areas.
- Ensured compliance with Veteran’s Affairs policies and procedures
- Entered and submitted scholarship payment requests while reporting grades.
- Assisted in the set-up and administration of college placement testing
- Served as an integral part of the interview and hiring process for new team members
- Conducted mock interviews for students to enhance their job-seeking skills
- Prepared and delivered presentations at job/career fairs to attract and enroll prospective students
- Performed additional tasks as assigned by the Dean, Assistant Dean, and/or Student Services Director.
Student Finance Specialist
Education Corporation of America (Virginia College)
Bossier City
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided guidance to prospective students on institutional policies for admissions, enrollment, degree objectives, academic progress, and advising
- Guided students and families on financial aid options, application process, and eligibility criteria.
- Assisted students in navigating the financial aid application process and using specialized enrollment software to facilitate the financial planning; managed grants, loans, VA benefits, scholarships, and other forms of aid
- Delivered education on reducing educational debt
- Interacted with students and families to gather required documentation; ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Conducted entrance and exit interviews and testing as required by regulations and corporate policy.
Education
Masters Degree in Counseling & Guidance – Human Services -
Louisiana Tech University
Barksdale Air Force Base, LA05.2016
Bachelor of Art in Speech Communication -
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2004
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline Adherence
- Regulatory Compliance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Project Lifecycle
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Certificate in Leadership Development, The Learning Resources Network/ Louisiana State University Shreveport, 07/2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Office for Sponsored Programs Project Coordinator
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport
08.2022 - Current
Student Financial Aid Counselor
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport
01.2016 - 08.2022
Financial Aid Officer
Northwest Louisiana Technical College (The State of Louisiana)
03.2013 - 12.2015
Student Finance Specialist
Education Corporation of America (Virginia College)
03.2012 - 03.2013
Masters Degree in Counseling & Guidance – Human Services -
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Art in Speech Communication -
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Certificate in Leadership Development, The Learning Resources Network/ Louisiana State University Shreveport, 07/2021
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