Michael Garver
Jefferson City,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively address concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advising Coordinator
Columbia College
Columbia, MO
05.2024 - Current
- Provided academic advisement to students on degree requirements, course selection and university policies.
- Advised students on course selection and pathways.
- Created individualized academic plans for each student to help them reach their educational goals.
- Monitored student performance and provided guidance for improvement where needed.
- Evaluated transfer credits from other institutions and determined how they would apply towards a degree program.
- Created presentations and documents to convey program requirements, expectations, and general information for guidance.
- Assisted with faculty training on advising, procedures, and internal systems.
- Created nursing folders of information for program review of acceptance to the program and assisted with filling out applications.
Financial Aid Advisor
Columbia College
Columbia , MO
05.2001 - 04.2004
- Provided guidance to students on the cost of attending college and various types of financial aid available.
- Assisted with completing FAFSA forms, loan documents, promissory notes and other related paperwork.
- Explained the differences between federal, state, institutional, private and alternative loans.
- Reviewed financial aid applications and verified accuracy of information provided by applicants.
Education
MBA -
Columbia College
Columbia, MO10-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, MO07-2003
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Consulting
- Data Entry
- Information Collection
- Scheduling expertise
- Customer Service
Affiliations
- Avid bicycle rider. Rode the Katy Trail from end-to-end 5 times
- Enjoy working outdoors in my flowerbed and yard
- Event Leader and Planner for Relay for Life
- Staff advisor for the Queers and Allies student club group
Accomplishments
- Received an Alumni Award for my work on Relay for Life
- Received award from Columbia Magazine for my work on Relay for Life
Timeline
Academic Advising Coordinator
Columbia College
05.2024 - Current
Financial Aid Advisor
Columbia College
05.2001 - 04.2004
MBA -
Columbia College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia College
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