LEILANI HALL
Irvine, CA ***** 714-***-**** *************@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have spent the last ten years raising my two children. Now that they are in high school. I am eager to return to the workforce. I am an effective collaborator with solid interpersonal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. I believe my attention to detail and strong work ethic would make me an asset to any company.
SKILLS
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good customer service skills
Excellent time management skills and problem solving skills
Ability to work within a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office
WORK HISTORY
CLIENT RELATIONS 06/2007 to 12/2010
Greenwood & Hall, Santa Ana, CA
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.
Built, managed, and coached insourced and outsourced teams.
Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
SENIOR CLIENT RELATIONS MANAGER 01/2007 to 01/2010
EdFund, Rancho Cordova, CA
Fostered customer trust by addressing concerns and needs using targeted problem-solving.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Served as a liaison between client and lender.
Responsible for maintaining $18-$20M loan profile.
CLIENT RELATIONS MANAGER 06/2004 to 12/2006
Nelnet /Chela, Lincoln, NE
Developed plans to build client relations.
Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership issues and on-going needs.
Informed current and prospective clients of additional services offered by company to develop opportunities for additional sales revenue.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID 08/2001 to 06/2004
University Of Redlands, Redlands, CA
Provided financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
Reviewed initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
Assisted in development of student financial aid policy and packages.
Collaborated with admissions department to facilitate application verification and completion.
Reviewed financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages.
Managed and trained staff.
Responsible for communication and relationships with university administration and departments.
Managed department, federal, and university computer interfaces/systems.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts: Higher Education Administration, 09/2000
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science: Sociology, 05/1994
University of La Verne - La Verne, CA
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