Athena Vu Ledbetter
*** ******** ******, ** *****, CA 90631 ********@*****.*** 949-***-****
EXPERIENCE
Almich & Associates Lake Forest, CA
**** – Present Compliance Manager
Lead auditor responsible for managing annual regulatory compliance audits for key clients within higher education.
Provide auditory and due diligence reporting to assist in the purchase and investment decisions for private higher education investors.
Project Manager responsible for the scheduling, project deliverables, timing and budget for a team of auditors.
Developed internal processes and procedures to address billing, budgeting and customer support and satisfaction.
Conducted Title IV training and provide subject matter expertise for firm.
Hope International University Fullerton, CA
2002 – 2004 Assistant Director, Department of Financial Aid
Managed and provided administrative direction and oversight for the Financial Aid office of a private Christian University which provided State and Federal programs, veterans administration, and scholarships
Provided student support through development of training materials, conducting Financial Aid workshops and providing one-on-one support.
Main liaison with financial lenders and governmental institutions to manage regulatory changes and ensure compliance.
Managed and coordinated activities to enable participation in the annual national Christian University Federal Funding conventions attended by lending institutions, University representatives and Federal funding agencies.
Managed and developed a team of four Financial Aid advisors; provided oversight, mentoring and training.
University of California at Irvine Irvine, CA
2000 – 2002 Financial Aid Advisor
Managed daily operations of the Financial Aid office and a team of six
Provided Financial Aid counseling and support for students to assist in navigating the financial aid process.
Utilized extensive knowledge of Federal Aid regulations to develop and manage student portfolios to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with Federal regulations.
Responsible for the development and coordination of external office communications with lenders and federal agencies.
Expeditors International Irvine, CA
1998 – 2000 Data Entry & Customer Service Representative
Managed staff monthly work schedules
Responsible for data entry of clients’ products exported to the U.S.
Provide excellent customer service
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE Irvine, CA
1994 - 1998 Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Minor in Psychology
ADDITIONAL Title IV, U.S Federal Student Aid Regulations and Policies
SKILLS Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access Database)