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Bristol, Tn, Us

Atlanta

Assist future professionals with understanding of financial options available to students including title IV funding through FAFSA, eligible benefits awarded through Veterans Affairs, and outside resources. Creating loans and fund requests. Understanding and using federal and VA resources (COD, NSLDS, VONAPP) to assist with accurate awarding. Also responsible for handling graduation records, attendance (leaves, suspensions, drops), issuing graduation certificates and academic transcripts, and reporting clinic hours to the George State Board of Cosmetology.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Developed, negotiated and finalized student financial plans consistent with financial planning policies and procedures with Federal/State regulations for awarding aid. Work closely with students and their families to ensure student plans meets the families' needs. Educate students on financial responsibility regarding loans. Counsel students on all acceptances and other matters related directly to the student financial plan. Worked cohesively with the admissions team to facilitate outstanding service to prospective students and their parents. Maintained 100% Planning Load and consistently exceeded company financial aid officer goals.Continue financial aid education regarding federal title IV funding, Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits and all applicable state opportunities.

Hired, trained and managed team of 15+ employess in a media retail store. Generated positive store sales growth through strong team commitment to customer service and creating sales opportunities with existing product. Tracked sales goals, reported trends and staffed team according to business needs.

Okinawa, Japan

Taught English with a focus on oral communication and cultural understanding to Japanese high school students and Japanese students at special needs schools. Created English language lessons with a focus on language use in appropriate setting and language retention. Participated or supervised student English language competitions or events. Created workshops and events promoting cross cultural learning and exchange. Partnered with local Japanese school staff to support main goals of the school's English department.

Hired, developed and managed store team of 20+ employees. Created positive brand growth through strong merchandising and promotion. Achieved company goals by strong sell through of product and quick reaction to business needs. Supported company goals with timely communication of reports and actions. Met or exceeded store sales plan by building strong knowledgeable sales team and large customer base.

Worked in advertising and promotion to create package design for branded and generic products. Developed new or revised existing promotional materials of company product for distribution. Generated promotional image ads for use in trade publications. Prepared product presentation for senior managemnet and reulatory committee review.