Shanon L. Weiss
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Career Goal: To secure a full time position with a reputable organization that will enable me to utilize my education in the field of Human Resources so together we can make a difference.
Volunteer Experience:
PTA Secretary, Homeroom Assistant, Marketing Assistant, & Soccer Team Mom.
American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life as their Survivor Committee Chairperson, Co Chair and Online Committee Chair for ACS’s online website. I have been nominated two years in a row as one of the top three Star Supporters for Online Fundraising for ACS.
Work Experience:
09/2005 – 05/2007 Berks Technical Institute, Wyomissing, Pa.
Student Accounts Coordinator
• Coordinated and monitored over 500 active student accounts.
• Prepared daily bank deposits and reconciled cash receipts to corporate office as required.
• Collected cash or credit card payments from students and issued company receipts.
• Processed all fees for the admissions department, registrar and school sponsored programs.
• Maintained petty cash fund and student accounts safe.
• Counseled students regarding their payment difficulties and negotiated viable options.
• Tracked, monitored and billed third party payors.
• Processed PHEAA, PA Nets and wage grants for student accounts.
• Performed diligent and timely follow up on missing or late payments due from students.
• Processed all monthly and quarterly billing statements for established payment plans.
06/2003 – 01/2004 Bryant and Stratton College, Virginia Beach, Va.
Admissions Office Manager
• Worked directly for the Director of Admissions and 6 Admission Representatives.
• Handled all administrative paperwork for the department including timesheets and vacation requests.
• Creatively designed all flyers and posters for upcoming events.
• Entered, edited and verified all leads in the database and maintained confidentiality.
• Communicated with potential students to follow up with paperwork and any questions.
• Responsible for obtaining transfer students transcripts.
• Prepared potential students and their families for admission.
01/2001 – 05/2003 Corinthian Colleges – Kee Business College, Chesapeake, VA
Senior Financial Aid Representative
• Advised potential students regarding financial needs and eligibility for federal and private grants and loans.
• Prepared FSEOG and Perkins annual awards allocations.
• Performed all orientation, entrance and exit interviews.
• Ensured timely and accurate file management and reporting.
• Handled all graduate and withdrawal CIS packets.
• Worked with military tuition assistance personnel.
• Certifying Official for Veterans Affairs and NSLDS.
• Member of VASFA.
Education:
2011 Strayer University, Chesapeake Campus & Online Learning
Bachelor Degree, Business Administration specializing in Human Resource Management
2008 Associate Degree in Business Administration
01/1988 Abraham Lincoln High School, Brooklyn, NY
Graduated six months early with a High School Diploma