Assessed the financial aid needs of prospective students by analyzing submitted documents including, but not limited to -- FAFSAs, CSS profiles, tax forms, and supplemental documents.

Promoted 4 times in 4 years within the Accounting Department due to outstanding performance. Provided revenue forecasts for current projects as well as for new business bids. Analyzed client and vendor contracts to ensure compliance. Developed templates and reports to monitor billable services provided.Accomplishments• Under extreme circumstances, traveled to client site to lead negotiations; recovered $1M+ in monthly revenue• Resolved $1M+ of bad debt with a major client within the first 3 months on the project• Identified system loopholes and increased monthly project billable services by 25%• Documented procedures and scripts; reduced monthly invoice processing time by 75% and eliminated overtimes in Accounting Department

Initiated collections proceedings for 100+ customer accounts ranging from $100 to $1M per month. Achieved 100% collections rate on $25M+ of receivables each year. Led negotiations to resolve disputes with both customers and vendors. Processed vendor payments as well as employee expense reimbursements monthly for all 250+ employees in the company.

Spearheaded numerous initiatives while serving on the executive committee of the club including:* Mentor Program -- by matching up experienced members with new members, we enhanced the engagement and reduced attrition of both groups* Streamlined Scheduling -- by actively communicating roles and responsibilities to each member, we improved the quality of each meeting and boosted attendance* District-Wide Training -- by leading training sessions at district-sponsored conferences, we displayed the influence of Toastmasters beyond the club

Served as the Area A5 Director then as the Division A Director.