Kent Davis Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

- Lead operations for all functions and departments of the campus including admissions, student services, financial aid, student accounts, career services, academic delivery, and facilities- Determine strategic direction for the campus and individual departments within the campus- Strategic goal setting and implementation of the annual Campus Effectiveness Plan- Develop and maintain yearly budget and manage overall expense control - Recruit, hire, and train managerial, admissions, full-time staff, and student worker positions- Conduct staff personnel performance reviews on an annual and introductory basis- Organize, develop, and lead weekly leadership team/departmental team meetings and individual staff one on one meetings- Provide and promote professional development opportunities for staff and faculty through quarterly meetings, trainings, and in-services- Establish annual/quarterly campus and individual admissions goals- Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly advertising plan for student inquiries- Analyze and evaluate admissions team advertising, enrollment, and recruiting activity reports to identify areas of opportunity, training, and strategic direction for the admissions department- Direct collaboration of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Education teams to ensure fully functioning cross departmental cohesiveness

- Exceeded company designated monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics for new student packaging, cash payments collected, account balance, and graduate loan exit counseling by 43% for the 2013-2014 year- Member of the campus Leadership Team, collaborating to improve overall campus operations, strategic planning, and execution of initiatives- Trained Financial Aid Back up personnel, along with continuing development of their skill set improving overall effectiveness of Financial Aid department- Trained new hire Financial Aid Managers of campuses within same region- Collaborated with the Admissions, Education, and Career Service departments to foster and increase inter-department functionality

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

- Conducted student meetings to present all financial aid options available to students - Pursued all available forms of financial aid funding options for students including grants, loans, and scholarships- Documented all facets of financial aid documents and student interactions into Campus Nexus database along with scheduling financial aid awards and payments- Prepared all documents necessary for final student aid packaging including award letter, cost budget analysis, verification worksheets, student/parent taxes, master promissory notes, student loan applications, alternative loan certifications, and entrance/exit counseling- Designated Military Certifying Official for the Eau Claire campus, assisting veterans with applying for VA benefits, completing necessary paperwork for reimbursement, and scheduling awards

- Conducted interview with prospective students, evaluating, and recommending an educational program to fit the individuals skills and interests- Prospected for students via company developed leads, career fairs, open houses, and community events- Scheduled, tracked, and followed up with enrolled students as they proceeded through the entrance process, including financial aid, registration, and orientation- Developed opportunities in the community to build relationships and partnerships with organizations

Serviced and delivered financial planning to firms small to mid-size clientsLicenses held - Series 7 and 66 Securities, Wisconsin Life Insurance, Accident & Health Insurance

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

- Displayed merchandise for sale to create the highest dollar per location within a 13 county territory- Developed new clients to increase territory penetration. sales, profit, and client base- Increased account base by 50% in the first year- Analyze sales data and manage inventory to ensure product sell through- Named Rookie of the Year in 2005 for the Midwest Region territory

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

- Recruited and interviewed individuals for part-time or full-time career in the financial services industry- Presented career opportunity through corporate overviews in a group setting or individually- Sell financial products to prospective clients including life insurance, investments, and mortgage- Developed a detailed financial plan for prospective clients working in all areas of finance (debt, savings, insurance, and investments) - Licenses previously held include Series 6 and 63, insurance (Life, Accident & Health), variable annuities, long-term care, and mortgage origination

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

- Purchased annually in excess of $220,000,000, at cost, in multiple categories of interior/exterior doors for all retail locations- Negotiated all facets of each category with vendors, including acquisition cost, volume incentive rebates, terms, freight, display costs, advertising allowances, promotional buys, slotting allowances, and purchasing discounts- Analyzed sales dollars and sales volume of all categories providing recommendations for non-performing merchandise with solutions for replacement products/programs- Developed, coordinated, and communicated with merchandising staff all point of purchase displays, display materials, and signage for all products - Ensured monthly and yearly budget goals were attained for sales dollars, gross margin dollars, gross margin percentage, and inventory dollars- Establish weekly, monthly, and annual marketing product plan for television, radio, and print advertising

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

- Oversaw staff ensuring all projects and assignments were carried out in a timely and accurately manner- Analyzed sales data to ensure product placement maximized highest sales per square foot- Planned all product placement, in store signing, and point of purchase material for the door, floorcoverings, and wallcoverings departments- Collaborated with department analyst to determine merchandise replenishment needs based on sales- Developed, implemented, and coordinated with all stakeholders new/seasonal product changes-Communicated with internal staff and store personnel all logistics of program/product changes

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

Master Of Science In Management, Managerial Leadership Concentration

Graduated with Highest Honors

Bachelor Of Arts, Business Management

Summa Cum Laude

Psychology