Financial Aid College
Resume:
Zelena Kay O'Sullivan
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PROFILE
Over seventeen years of experience as financial aid director. Excellent
knowledge of federal and state regulations for financial aid
administration, with a strong work ethic and excellent communication and
counseling skills.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Developed and implemented goals and objectives for Institutional
Effectiveness Plan for SACS at Pikeville College and Strategic
Planning/New Horizons at Aquinas College.
. Organized the financial aid office to create a student-centered
atmosphere.
. Attained grant for JTPA student participation in community service
projects.
. Developed Financial Aid Policies and Procedures Manual according to
Department of Education regulations at Pikeville College, Aquinas
College, and Williamson Christian College.
. Created a student financial aid handbook for Pikeville College and
brochures for Aquinas College.
. Implemented use of EDExpress, COD, ELM Resources, NSLDS, and Return of
Title IV funds software at Pikeville College, Aquinas College, and
Williamson Christian College.
EXPERIENCE
June 2010 - Present: Shekinah Designs, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Owner: Providing design and decorating services, custom artwork, home
staging services, space-planning, and home organization.
April 2009 - May 2011: Williamson Christian College, Franklin, Tennessee
Director of Admissions & Financial Aid: Responsible for the admissions and
financial aid services for all students at Williamson Christian College,
including processing applications, financial aid packaging, loan
certification, verification, ISIR retrieval, disbursements, and monitoring
federal regulations.
April 2008 - June 2008: MedVance Institute, Nashville, Tennessee
Director of Financial Aid: Responsible for financial aid services for all
students at MedVance Institute, Nashville campus, including financial aid
overviews, packaging, and disbursements.
August 2001 - April 2008: Aquinas College, Nashville, Tennessee
Director of Financial Aid: Responsible for the financial aid services for
all students at Aquinas College, including financial aid packaging, loan
certification, verification, ISIR retrieval and EDExpress corrections.
Responsible for reports regarding Pell payments, state grants, and FISAP.
Oversee financial aid counselor at Adult Studies location.
January 1995 - August 2001: Pikeville College, Pikeville, Kentucky
Director of Student Financial Services: Responsible for the financial aid
services for all undergraduate students at Pikeville College, including
financial aid packaging, loan certification, verification, ISIR retrieval,
EDExpress corrections, and entrance and exit interviews. Responsible for
reports regarding Pell payments, state grants, and scholarships by donors,
grant writing, FISAP, and presentation of financial aid workshops for area
high school students and parents. Also the Veterans Affairs Representative
and the International Student Advisor.
December 1994 - January 1995: Pikeville College, Pikeville, Kentucky
Assistant Director of Financial Aid: Responsibilities were to counsel
students, complete financial aid packages, and to present financial aid
workshops.
EDUCATION
January 2009 - May 2009: O'More College of Design, Franklin, Tennessee
Courses toward Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design.
August 2002 - May 2006: Watkins College of Art & Design, Nashville,
Tennessee
Courses toward Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design.
August 1992 - May 2001: Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
Graduate courses toward Masters of Arts in Adult and Higher Education with
emphasis in College Administration and Guidance Counseling.
August 1993 - May 1995: Pikeville College, Pikeville, Kentucky
Additional undergraduate coursework for personal enrichment.
June 1987 - December 1991: Pikeville College, Pikeville, Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education with emphasis in History and
Political Science. Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Salutatorian.
SKILLS
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, CAMS, CMDS, EDExpress, Microsoft Office
Products, ELM Resources, COD, NSLDS, and CampusVue.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ASID, IIDA, International Code Council
AWARDS AND HONORS
Watkins College of Art & Design Dean's List, Watkins College of Art &
Design Interior Design Student Exhibition 2004 Silver Award Recipient for
"DeLong-Kelly Residence," Honorary Order of Kentucky Colonels, Who's Who
Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Phi Eta Sigma Honor
Society.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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