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Driven, focused, and knowledgeable Strategic Leader with 15+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and oversee daily administrative operations within fast-paced environments. Experienced in managing financial and accounting logistics, identifying potential cost saving opportunities, diffusing escalated operational situations, handling accounts payable transactions, and coaching/training new staff members. Highly adept in improving operational revenue in addition to maintaining strong communication with clients, co-workers, and members of management.

Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, and SAP

Operations Management Workflow Analysis Project Management Financial Management/Accounting

Process Improvement Strategy Design/Implementation Data Analysis Customer Service & Support

Attention to Detail Financial Aid Programs Accounts Payable Oral/Written Communication

  Direct day to day administrative and operational functions within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiency levels

  Identify and contact prospective students through both cold calling and responding to inquiries in addition to qualifying students based on their educational background and goals

  Assist students with completing applications, provide guidance in regard to required prerequisites, and obtain previous college transcripts

  Attend professional development trainings and seminars related to effective recruiting strategies along with participating in outreach, workshops, and open houses

  Coordinated financial logistics within the organization which centered on auditing detailed financial records, reviewing student records, and processing account adjustments

  Provided guidance to both domestic and international students in regard to financial inquiries, ensured university best practices were followed, and generated comprehensive reports

  Worked closely with Student Academic Services teams and other internal departments along with implementing corrective action steps during internal audits

  Coached and guided both existing and prospective students in regard to financial aid logistics and programs in addition to reviewing registration documentation

  Maintained detailed records of financial transactions, acted as a student-campus liaison, and maintained an expert level knowledge of tuition payments, collections, and payment plan programs

  Played a lead role in identifying and recommending appropriate student loan programs based on student s individual needs along with analyzing student accounts

  Facilitated administrative tasks within the organization which included contacting prospective clients and providing information about educational programs

  Created detailed statistical reports highlighting both admission and enrollment metrics along with reviewing student applications for accuracy

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  Owned and operated a small business within the community which required selecting and sourcing local products and maintaining rapport with customers

  Identified vendors and negotiated agreements, oversaw both shipping and receiving logistics, and worked closely with international partners in regard to pricing and shipping

  Coordinated accounting operations within a hospitality environment which included reviewing utilities, facility expenses, and employee expenses

  Reviewed and validated past due inventories on a weekly basis, worked closely with vendors, and balanced end of month payments, accruals, and reversals

  Led the processing of accounts payable transactions, identified and resolved accounting discrepancies, and processed payments to all vendors in a timely manner