Lidenys Marie Rushing- Todd
Bossier CITY,LA
Summary
Resourceful Financial Aid Coordinator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in navigating financial aid software, understanding federal and state regulations, and providing exceptional student counseling. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Coordinator
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA
03.2023 - Current
- Counsel students and parents regarding federal financial aid eligibility and completing the financial aid application process, including requesting and collecting documentation for federal financial aid files
- Serve as front counter coordinator by answering office telephone and assisting walk-in traffic
- Knowledge of all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs
- Maintain the Financial Aid Office email account and provide timely correspondence
Administrative Assistant 2
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Greeting all walk-ins, determining if they have, need appointment or for me to process forms, etc
- Retrieving all calls that came in, call backs, scheduling appointments for Caddo, Bossier and Webster parishes, inputting new Veterans in Data base to build profile with social security numbers, date of births and address, scan documents such as discharge papers onto database profile, type up and issue all state benefits and fax documents as needed
- In charge of all supplies office, restroom essentials and all front desk duties
Para Educator
Bossier Parish School System
Bossier, LA
08.2006 - 10.2021
- Teaching Special needs students from ages 3 to 6
- Reading, Math, and Art
- Inputting data in Chromebook for each student's objectives
- classroom assistant, providing direct support to students under the guidance of a teacher, primarily focusing on assisting with instructional activities, managing student behavior, and providing individualized help to students with special needs, all within the framework of the Bossier Parish School District's curriculum and guidelines
Education
Bachelor’s - Social Science
Louisiana Tech University
10-2005
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Financier
- Translator in Spanish
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Committed to excellent customer service
- Financial planning
- Student advisement
Timeline
Financial Aid Coordinator
Louisiana State University
03.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant 2
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2021 - 03.2023
Para Educator
Bossier Parish School System
08.2006 - 10.2021
Bachelor’s - Social Science
Louisiana Tech University
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