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Lanier Cameron

Haines City,FL

Summary

Experienced funding and compliance professional with over 7 years in higher education. Managed restricted funding programs, ensured regulatory compliance, and oversaw significant award portfolios. Skilled in maintaining audit-ready documentation, interpreting funding restrictions, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders while supporting full grant lifecycle management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Scholarship Specialist

Polk State College Foundation
Winter Haven, FL
09.2021 - Current
  • Administer and monitor over $1M in restricted and endowed funding portfolios supporting 750+ awards annually.
  • Ensure compliance with donor restrictions and institutional funding policies.
  • Interpret funding agreements and apply usage restrictions to award decisions.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and award records.
  • Track fund balances and allocation accuracy across multiple accounts.
  • Collaborate with Business Office and Student Services to resolve funding discrepancies.
  • Analyze utilization data to improve allocation efficiency.
  • Led outreach improvements that increased application volume by 164% over four years.

Financial Aid Specialist

Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
11.2018 - 09.2021
  • Administered federal and state funding programs under regulatory guidelines.
  • Reviewed documentation and eligibility for funding approval.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
  • Resolved cross-department funding and disbursement issues.
  • Managed Federal Work Study program for 60+ participants annually.
  • Maintained detailed compliance and case documentation.

Earlier Roles

-
04.2008 - 11.2018

Financial Aid OPS (Polk State College); Guest Service Supervisor (Target); Air Traffic
Control Specialist (USAF)

Education

BAS - Business Management

Polk State College

AS - Accounting Technology

Polk State College

AA - Liberal Arts

Polk State College

Skills

  • Grant & Restricted Fund Administration
  • Funding Compliance & Policy Interpretation
  • Award Lifecycle Management
  • Budget & Fund Balance Monitoring
  • Documentation & Audit Readiness
  • Cross-Department Coordination
  • Reporting & Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Ellucian Banner
  • Blackbaud
  • Raiser's Edge
  • Financial Edge

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Scholarship Specialist

Polk State College Foundation
09.2021 - Current

Financial Aid Specialist

Polk State College
11.2018 - 09.2021

Earlier Roles

-
04.2008 - 11.2018

BAS - Business Management

Polk State College

AS - Accounting Technology

Polk State College

AA - Liberal Arts

Polk State College
Lanier Cameron