Self-motivated leader seeking to re-enter the workforce part-time after taking time off for family obligations. Skilled at establishing trust and influence. Driven to help others achieve success. Expertise in goal setting and active listening.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Counselor
South University
07.2014 - 01.2021
Provided support and guidance for approximately 180 student body experiencing academic and personal troubles via phone and email.
Trained 50+ admission representatives on counseling and departmental best practices.
Created presentations, spreadsheets, and training material used by team and students.
Exceeded retention and recruitment goals.
Online Customer Service Representative
Web Chat, Education Management Corporation
05.2013 - 06.2014
Assisted 6 online chat customers, while taking calls simultaneously
Exceeded customer satisfaction goals while handling additional projects
Member of Mentor Committee
Student Accountant
The Art Institute of Washington, Education Management Corporation
08.2010 - 02.2013
Process cash, credit card, and check payments on student accounts
Counseled students face-to-face about past due payments while maintaining rapport
Manage registration holds placement and tracking
Introduced and maintained emails using Microsoft Word mail-merge
Managed settlement campaign for out-of-school students.
Recovery Specialist
Education Management Corporation
05.2008 - 07.2010
Collected past-due balances of out-of-school students
Continuously met departmental goals
Interoffice liaison regarding student disputes
Responsible for training of new hires
Credit Counseling Specialist
PNC BANK
12.2002 - 04.2008
Interim supervisor for a team of 6 employees in addition to meeting call and money collected goals
Collected past-due payments via call-center
Completed monthly individual employee assessments by reviewing calls and providing feedback
Education
Master of Science in Leadership -
South University Online
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Argosy University
01.2012
Skills
Customer Service
Call Center
Administrative Experience
Microsoft Office
Mentoring
Excellent Oral and Written Communication
Leadership
Conflict management
Presentation Skills
Cash handling
Individual and Family Support
Student Development
Timeline
Academic Counselor
South University
07.2014 - 01.2021
Online Customer Service Representative
Web Chat, Education Management Corporation
05.2013 - 06.2014
Student Accountant
The Art Institute of Washington, Education Management Corporation