Maria Borgen
Ocala,FL
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Services
Florida Education Institute
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Enhanced student services by streamlining processes and implementing efficient systems.
- Provided strategic direction for the design and delivery of comprehensive orientation programming, ensuring a smooth transition experience for incoming students.
- Coordinated campus-wide events and activities designed to promote student engagement and wellbeing.
- Established effective communication channels between staff, faculty, and students to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Collaborated with academic departments to align advising practices with curricular goals, optimizing degree completion pathways for students.
- Developed comprehensive academic support programs, contributing to improved student retention rates.
Admissions Coodinator
Florida Education Institute
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service during phone and email interactions with prospective students and their families, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Optimized communication strategies between departments involved in the admissions process, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
- Managed admissions processes for incoming students, promptly collecting and processing necessary documents.
- Coordinated with financial aid office to streamline scholarship awarding procedures, maximizing assistance opportunities for deserving students.
- Collaborated on special projects such as diversity initiatives or transfer student pathways designed to meet institutional goals.
Bookkeeper
Norge Eagle Inc.
03.2009 - 01.2019
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
Weston, FLAssociate of Arts - Education of Developmentally Delayed Individuals
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLHigh School Diploma -
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
Miami, FL06.2000
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Crisis Management
- Career Counseling
- Student retention
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Director of Student Services
Florida Education Institute
06.2021 - 08.2023
Admissions Coodinator
Florida Education Institute
01.2019 - 06.2021
Bookkeeper
Norge Eagle Inc.
03.2009 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
Associate of Arts - Education of Developmentally Delayed Individuals
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
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