Human Resources Financial Aid

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Atlanta, GA ***** 678-***-**** **********@*****.***

LAVETTE ALSTON

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

I am a multi-faceted professional with proven ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds; offering in-depth experience in proprietary school management and support. I am seeking an opportunity to share my skills with an organization that promotes continued learning and growth opportunities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

SKILLS

MS Office

Strong written and verbal

communication skills

Great organizational and

planning skills

Certifications Certified

NNA, Notary Signing

Agent

VA School Certifying

Official

Office Operations

Administrative Duties

Student Interfacing

Staff Relationships

Exam Proctoring

Office Supplies and

Inventory

College Counseling

WORK HISTORY

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 03/2023 to 09/2023

Omnitech Institute

Recruit New Employees

Hire New Employees

Process Payroll

Maintain Employee Records

Enforce Disciplinary Actions

Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.

Conducted check-ins with employees to assess workplace health and personnel engagement.

Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes. SCHOOL DIRECTOR 05/2012 to 09/2023

OmniTech Institute

Responsible for managing, coaching and training the Directors of each department

Implementing the school's missions and philosophy

Supervising the students

Organizing and planning staff training, meetings and graduation ceremonies

Facilitate the evaluation of current programs, curriculums and books to ensure that the school is up to date with current practices in the work force

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Interviewing and hiring of new employees/staff

Conduct employee evaluations and disciplinary actions

Authorize expenditures keeping within the school's annual budget

Work with staff to develop safety committee and safe working practices for staff and students, arranging for training when necessary

Maintains all required administrative records

Liaison between the schools' accrediting body and the US Dept Of Ed

Submit programs for approval to both the state and accrediting agency

IPEDS reports

Annual reports to accreditation body

Renewal of State Authorization application process annually FINANCIAL AID DIRECTOR 03/2006 to 05/2012

Omnitech Institute

Managed a team of three financial aid reps

Developed and updated training manuals as well as Policies and Procedures for the department

Lead the team through 5 consecutive years of compliant federal audits with zero findings

Processed R2TIV calculations for Federal refunds

Processed state refunds

Posted funds to student ledger accounts in Diamond D software

Certified VA students for GI Bill & Post 9/11 funding

Completed SSCR reports and IPEDS

Managed student files & conducted mock audits quarterly FINANCIAL AID OFFICER 02/2005 to 03/2006

Omnitech Institute

Packaged student for federal Pell grants and Title IV loans

Conducted entrance and exit counseling

Student verifications

C” code resolution

NSLDS reporting

COD reporting and PLUS screening

Certified VA students for GI bill funding

EDUCATION

Francis Marion University, Florence, SC

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

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