Compassionate Financial Aid Officer with 11 years of helping students reach full potential through education. Eager to connect prospective applicants with underutilized governmental and private aid programs. Dedicated to enhancing institutions' incoming student body diversity by maximizing financial contributions for deserving students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Financial Aid
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy
07.2012 - Current
Complied with state and federal financial aid guidelines and regulations.
Counseled students and parents about financial aid options and program details.
Communicated with prospective students to illustrate available financial aid opportunities.
Reviewed initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
Provided financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
Advised students in making academic decisions and financial management.
Reviewed financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages.
Processed federal financial aid verifications per Department of Education guidelines.
Complied with state and federal financial aid guidelines and regulations.
Order and disbursed federal financial aid funds.
Administer enrollment and admissions of new students.
Preparation for audits.
Attend all accreditation and state training, all Fame Annual Conferences, as well as necessary webinars provided for the school.
Chemical Technician
Wade Gordon Salon/Braxton Paul Salon
08.2005 - 07.2012
TIGI Certified - specializing in color.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
Administrative Assistant
Paradise Salon And Spa
01.2005 - 06.2005
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.