Financial Assistant

KAREEM E. RHODD

**** **** **** *** * Wesley Chapel, FL. 33544 * 813-***-**** * ***********@*****.***

EDUCATION:

Walden University - Minneapolis, MN.

MPA, Public Management and Leadership - Expected Completion Winter 2020

University of South Florida - Tampa, FL.

BA Global Studies - December 2004

Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne, FL.

AA - May 2001

EXPERIENCE:

SOUTH UNIVERSITY Tampa, FL.

Senior Financial Aid Advisor/VA Certifying Official -- 7/2012 - 7/2015

• Advised students concerning Title IV federal funds • Assisting with completing FAFSA, and federal loan master promissory notes • Advised students concerning student aid planning policies and procedures• Adhered to Federal/State regulations for awarding student aid • Provided accurate and timely financial aid information toward student inquiries and timely collections of student aid • Responsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork, certify loan applications, and complete Basic Verification/QA and C Code Requirements. Assist new, continuing and re-entry students and their families regarding financial aid planning, as it relates to program cost and the need with receiving federal, state and private aid • Worked with VA students to ensure that they complete the VONAPP, receive DD-214 and to ensure VA educational benefits are processed through VA-ONCE database • Assisted with conducting presentations on federal student aid during Admissions open house and new student orientation sessions

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE Miami, FL.

Financial Aid Advisor -- 05/2010 - 6/2012

• Advised students concerning Title IV federal funds • Assisting with completing FAFSA, and federal loan master promissory notes • Advised students concerning student aid planning policies and procedures• Adhered to Federal/State regulations for awarding student aid • Provided accurate and timely financial aid information toward student inquiries and timely collections of student aid • Responsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork, certify loan applications, and complete Basic Verification/QA and C Code Requirements • Processed past due reports, issuing stipend checks and account receivable reports • Assisted continuing and re-entry students and their families regarding financial aid planning, as it relates to program cost and the need with receiving federal, state and private aid • Assisted with conducting presentations on federal student aid during Admissions open house and new student orientation sessions

UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY North Miami Beach, FL.

Learner Services Coordinator/VA Certifying Official/International Student Certifying Official -- 1/2009 - 5/2010

• Advised students concerning Title IV federal funds • Assisting with completing FAFSA, and federal loan master promissory notes • Advised students concerning student aid planning policies and procedures

• Adhered to Federal/State regulations for awarding student aid • Provided accurate and timely financial aid information toward student inquiries and timely collections of student aid • Responsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork, certify loan applications, and complete Basic Verification/QA and C Code Requirements • Assisted with conducting presentations on federal student aid during Admissions open house and new student orientation sessions • Veteran Affairs Designated School Official that assisted VA students to ensure that they complete the VONAPP, received DD-214’s and to ensure that proper VA educational benefits is processed through VA-ONCE database • Conducted presentations on federal student aid during Admissions open house, new student orientation sessions as well as at Hollywood, FL Police Department recruitment sessions. • Completed course registration processes for new, continuing and returning students • Liaison for international students ensuring that appropriate documentation such as student visa, statement of financial support, form I-94, and enrollment in SEVIS. • Administered and monitored CLEP & DANTES examinations

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Tampa, FL.

Financial Aid Advisor -- 6/2007 - 12/2008

• Advised students concerning Title IV federal funds • Assisting with completing FAFSA, and federal loan master promissory notes • Advised students concerning student aid planning policies and procedures• Adhered to Federal/State regulations for awarding student aid • Provided accurate and timely financial aid information toward student inquiries and timely collections of student aid • Responsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork, certify loan applications, and complete Basic Verification/QA and C Code Requirements • Assisted continuing and re-entry students and their families regarding financial aid planning, as it relates to program cost and the need with receiving federal, state, and private aid • Assisted with conducting presentations on federal student aid during Admissions open house and new student orientation sessions.

CLUB Z IN HOME TUTORING (Supplemental Education Service Provider) Tampa, FL.

Program Coordinator -- 4/2006 - 5/2008

• Managed several tutors in the district area of Hillsborough County, maintaining company database entries for student progress reports concerning their academic standing through the usage of CAYEN database • Meeting with school facilitators, making school-site and in-home family visits as company liaison • Conducted pre and post assessments, and tutored students for FCAT preparation • Tutored students in reading, math, writing, spelling, and study comprehension skills grade levels K-12

SUNSHINE YOUTH SERVICES Tampa, FL.

Program Technician -- 1/2005 - 4/2006

• Duties included youth counseling and supervision, program management, administrative support, job placement, high school and college advisory assistance and peer productivity for juvenile youth ages 12-18

• Involved with mentoring juvenile offenders in rehabilitative services for substance abuse, anger management and educational development programs • Working with probation officers upon completion of served time as a facilitator with juvenile release processes

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Tampa, FL.

Student Program Assistant (Federal Work Student) -- 8/2001-7/2004

• Assisted the department of Adult Transfer & Student Services administratively with applicant walk-ins, continuing adult and four-year degree seeking students • Assisted the admission advisors with student enrollment processes, academic-planning and financial aid planning• Performed supportive functions relating academic presentations and conference planning.

SKILLS:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, project/program analysis, and organizational adherence

Teamwork, collaboration, tact, and the ability to develop good relationships

Highly structured work approach, rigor, and strong organizational skills

Strong knowledge in FERPA, academic, Title IV federal aid, and VA educational benefits advising

Language skills: English (excellent)

Profound knowledge of MS Office, project presentation and usage of audio-visual equipment

Follow all organization’s policies, practices, and procedures

Excellent communication skills and adaptable to learn databases/technology programs

Excellent communication skills toward diverse populations, organizational peers, and/or higher management

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

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