Ashley Sanders
***** **** ***** ****, #****, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 972-***-**** ***********@*****.***
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION
I would like to explore the possibility of joining your organization. My résumé is enclosed.
My experience includes a thorough understanding of finance and management. I am also able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
My personal work performance is one of dedication, commitment and willingness to "go the extra mile." I am flexible in new situations and will perform to the highest standards. My commitment to professional excellence, and ability to perform independently, supported by my problem-resolution and project-completion skills make me an ideal candidate for employment.
Thank you for your consideration. I would welcome a personal interview. I look forward to meeting with someone from your organization soon.
Sincerely,
Ashley Sanders
Ashley Sanders
Overview
A motivated professional with several years of experience in Finance. I am seeking to continue my career with a progressive company that will effectively use my analytical and interpersonal skills to make an immediate contribution to the growth and success of that company.
Summary of Qualifications
Proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and coordinate team efforts to achieve business goals and objectives with profitable results.
Confident and engaging communicator committed to providing high-quality support and excellent problem-solving skills at all organizational levels.
Ability to quickly learn and utilize new business practices to maximize business successes.
Meticulous, accurate, and detail-oriented
Experience with software programs including Great Plains, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CampusVue and Outlook.
Professional Experience
Education Futures Group Richardson, TX
Business Office Manager May 2015 – April 2019
Oversee the overall operations of student financial services, billing and receivables for two campuses totaling more than 700 students
Provide direction and leadership in financial management, fiscal policies review and changes
Daily/Monthly reconciliation of all cash, credit card payments and bank accounts
Process ACH payments and transfers
Billing, vendor management, A/P and A/R
Analyze and review revenue for changes in student charges and earnings
Recruit, employ, train and supervise Business Office staff
Inventory Management
Financial Specialist December 2012 – May 2015
Maintain zero late refunds for the organization
Ensure timely return of unearned Title IV disbursements
Process drop calculations and stipend requests.
Coordinates with Accounting department and with 3rd party servicer to ensure R2T4s and refunds are processed timely
American Trade Institute –Corporate Office North Richland Hills, TX
Student Financial Aid Returns Manager May 2009 – December 2012
Train and oversee the Returns Department to ensure compliance.
Run weekly inactive credit balance reports and process necessary refund requests for all 24 campus locations
Approve/review drop calculations processed by the analysts.
Process daily reports for all campuses to identify students who have dropped from school.
Kaplan Higher Education Corp. Fort Worth, TX
Financial Aid Director April 2004 – May 2009
Import and Export data files from COD and CPS daily through Edconnect.
Conduct weekly FA accountability meetings with FA department to obtain completion goals.
Conduct weekly accountability meetings with Executive Director and Director of Admissions to review student’s files.
Work collaboratively with other departments and attend other school meetings as directed.
Education Richland College – Dallas, TX - 2001 – 2002
Northlake College – Irving, TX - 2002 - 2004
Southern New Hampshire University – Bachelor of Science in Accounting - 2019 – 2023