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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Area

Austin, Texas Area

Acting Campus Director (March 2014-April 2014)Controlled campus management and P&L responsibilities. South Central District Finance Leader (Nov 2011-April 2014)This role provides leadership to 12 Campus Finance Directors throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Serve on Advisory Board for corporate finance on a national basis. Trains and mentors new Director of Finance within District, as well as assist under-performing schools. Facilitate national initiatives including Federal Title IV regulation, policy and procedure training. In addition, disseminate information into the District from corporate to Campus Directors and Finance.Campus Director of Finance (July 2010-April 2014)Manage the college's financial aid functions and staff by implementing and maintaining procedures that drive efficiency, insure accurate, prompt student financial aid servicing. Administer strict adherence to governmental and accreditation regulations. In addition, oversees college funds control including local banking relations, petty cash and cashier functions along with assisting the college Director in the preparation of forecasts and budgets.* Consistently in the top 25% of company in student packaging, repacks, A/R, cash payments, and scholarship utilization*Earned national recognition for core financial aid requirements, resulting in appointment to Finance Leadership Council*Nominated and inducted into the Campus Leadership Leadership program with less than 5% of Managing Directors nationwide* Achieved annual accepted-student enrollment rates 10%-18% above corporate target for three consecutive years by successfully reversing inadequacies in securing funding for eligible students* Cultivated cross-functional operational relationships with Admissions and Academic Affairs thatcontributed to consistently achieving enrollment and retention budgets

Austin, Texas Area

Modeled leadership to my team on multiple levels. Led finance team to identifying and solving account receivable conflicts. Conducted successful interviews with 400+ students per year in aid package options. Worked with agencies and lenders regarding disbursements for current and future students. Interviewed and advised prospective, current, and graduates on financial options. Coordinated textbook distribution for three years.Awards: 2006 Director’s Award – Austin Campus New Student Enrollment Customer Service Award: March 2009, June 2009, September 2009

Austin, Texas Area

Responsible for creating a relevant environment for diverse people to worshipSupervised the training and performance for multiple areas of leadershipModel strong leadership, through good communication and problem-solving skillsFacilitate growth by creating team structureStrong motivational and administrative skillsGenerate and develop new ideasSmall Business Management Skills

Springfield, Missouri Area

Assisted Director of Special Ministries with budget and financesBalanced competing demands of national office and regional needsClerical Responsibilities:• Inputted data to computer database• Assisted teams with placement and/or registration • Assisted the administrative coordinator with foreign travelTravel Approval for Teams, including team expense report accuracyPublic Relations (Worldwide Communication)

Greater Philadelphia Area

Oversee the daily Account Receivables• Account reconciliation and cash entry • Periodic debtor account adjustment• Assist and perform other duties within the Accounting Department as assignedProvide leadership to Cash Clerks, while maintaining good relationships with Account Executives and Collectors.Possess good PC skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) Handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities positively and efficientlyExcellent analytical/math skills Good organization skills and the ability to prioritize workload

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Operational Managament

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Evangelism

Activities and Societies: Senior Class Vice President (1999-2000), Spring Break Leader to New Orleans, LA, Leader-Good Samaritan Boys.