TARIA JONES

108 OSCEOLA STREET

CLERMONT, FL 34711
(407) 427-0798
OBJECTIVE: To secure a challenging career with an opportunity for advancement
EDUCATION: Bryant & Stratton College, Rochester, N.Y. 14621 5/92 AAS Degree:
Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Orlando, FL 32819 5/
08 BS Degree: Business Management
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
MS-Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Netscape, Office 97/2000 Products,
Internet Explorer, Microsoft 95/98, NT
WORK EXPERIENCE:
DeVry University - Orlando, FL 32819
Student Finance Consultant I
2008-2010
* Interviews students applying for financial aid to determine eligibility. Veri
fying income eligibly from current federal taxes along with processes financial
aid award letters and assists students & parents in understanding the requiremen
ts of the financial aid application procedures, debt management, and future cons
equences for each budgeted term.
* Knowledge and complete understanding of Title IV Funding and guidelines. Alon
g with all relevant documents that would pertain to a federal aid.
* Manage AR levels in accordance with established company profitability goals a
nd objectives.
* Track and monitor accounts receivable process utilizing campus AR reports and
operating systems
* Check NSLDS, credit checks, repackage student aid.
* Compares data on students' applications forms with eligibility requirements o
f assistance program. Determines amount of aid, considering such factors as fun
ds available, extent of demand, and needs of students.
* Evaluate and resolve student inquiries, issues and problems, ensuring appropri
ate action is take to the satisfaction of the student, Maintains a thorough unde
rstanding of all DeVry Student Finance programs, policies and procedures.
* Initiate document tracking and process paper flow as required. Assisting with
entering FASFA, Title IV Funding. Monitors students who have dropped classes to
process return of federal Title IV funds to government agencies.
* Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Processing 30 - 60 files per te
rm (which is every 6 weeks)
* Processing Promissory Note, Direct Loan Stafford Loans, and Sallie Mae Privat
e Loans and Grad Plus Loans. Assists with the certifying of federal Stafford an
d private alternative loans via on-line, fax, phone, or through manual applicati
ons.
* Communicates with highest level of customer service to school lenders and Adm
ission Representatives to acquire additional information or signatures required
from students prior to start classes. Contacts students to retrieve missing docu
ments or proper signatures.
* Provides administrative support to department on daily basis; correspondence,
 files, copies routine correspondence, memos and letters
2006- 2008 - Orange County Public School District (Mid Florida Tech), Orlando, F
L 32809
Finance/Payroll Clerk I - Business Office
* Responsible for preparing daily deposits and bill installments/collections, a
cct payables, departmental deposits as well as cashiering functions for Mid Flor
ida Tech. Monitors departmental deposits to ensure that they comply with Mid Fl
orida Tech procedures. Produces records of deposits and cash items to the Schoo
l Bookkeeper. Coordinates difference checks for students receiving financial ai
d and scholarships. Responsible for producing and mailing billing installments
and statements to students in fall, spring, and summer semesters. Performs a var
iety of tasks.
* Processing and billing students' tuition whom applying for financial aid and
scholarships programs to determine eligibility. Verifying eligibly from current
vouchers, scholarships and financial aid and assists students & parents in under
standing the requirements of the financial aid application, One-Stop Career Cent
er Training Scholarships, Dept of Educational Vocational Rehabilitation svcs bil
ling voucher and State Florida Division of Workers Compensation and Coalition fo
r the homeless/ Lifestrides procedures processing financial, accounting and rela
ted records accurately and in a timely manner.
* Employees in this classification function at an entry level clerical/accounti
ng capacity. Duties may be finance, accounting, and/or payroll related.
* Reconciles billing invoices to purchase orders; analyzes details and research
es any variance; inputs and processes invoices for payment.
* Balances and evaluates daily batch reports; submits totals; reviews purchase
order report for outstanding purchase orders; audits report for payment status.
* Maintains and reviews open invoices for payment; analyzes, evaluates, and cal
culates for accuracy.
* Reviews reports for projects and data analysis; contacts appropriate personne
l for paperwork and information.
* Reviews purchase order receiver approval reports; verifies approval signature
for payment; matches invoices to payments.
* Researches returned checks; assists in internal audit processes and record ke
eping.
* Prepares daily deposits and bill installments/collections
* Monitors daily deposits to verify that all Mid Florida Tech policies and proc
edures are followed.
* Produces records of deposits and cash items to the School Bookkeeper
* Balances teller drawer, answers questions, on a daily basis.
* Prepares verification of student difference checks and EFT's on a daily basis
* Responds to student and parent questions and complaints.
* Composes correspondence, letters, and memos; communicates with schools, depar
tments, and vendors to transmit and verify records. May be assigned to specific
financial projects as needed. Processes vouchers for file and audit review.
* Opens, stamp, and sort incoming mail; prepares vendor checks for mail. Mainta
ins a filing system for mail, correspondence, records, and other documents. Oper
ates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department act
ivities, which may include a typewriter, calculator, or fax. Operates a computer
to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; utilizes word processing, database,
and software programs.
 * Answers the telephone; takes messages; provides information and assistance to
district personnel and the public; relays calls to appropriate personnel. Perfo
rms special duties as assigned
2002 - 2006 - Everest University (FMU), Orlando, FL 32819
Student Finance Advisor - Financial Aid Department
* Interviews students applying for financial aid to determine eligibility. Veri
fying income eligibly from current federal taxes along with processes financial
aid award letters and assists students & parents in understanding the requiremen
ts of the financial aid application procedures, debt management, and future cons
equences for each budgeted term.
* Knowledge and complete understanding of Title IV Funding and Sallie Mae Servi
ces guidelines. Along with all relevant documents that would pertain to a federa
l aid.
* Compares data on students' applications forms with eligibility requirements o
f assistance program. Determines amount of aid, considering such factors as fun
ds available, extent of demand, and needs of students.
* Evaluate and resolve student inquiries, issues and problems, ensuring appropr
iate action is take to the satisfaction of the student, company and/or regulator
y agencies in compliance with policies and procedures.
* Initiate document tracking and process paper flow as required. Assisting with
entering FASFA, Title IV Funding. Monitors students who have dropped classes to
process return of federal Title IV funds to government agencies.
* Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Processing 30 - 60 files per te
rm (which is every 6 weeks)
* Processing Promissory Note, Stafford Loans, and Sallie Mae Private Loans. As
sists with the certifying of federal Stafford and private alternative loans via
on-line, fax, phone, or through manual applications.
* Communicates with highest level of customer service to Sallie Mae College Svc
Lender and Admission Representatives to acquire additional information or signa
tures required from students prior to start classes. Contacts students to retrie
ve missing documents or proper signatures.
* Provides administrative support to department on daily basis; correspondence,
files, copies routine correspondence, memos and letters
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Rochester Police Department, Rochester, NY 14604
* Data entry, filing, word processing and answering phones
Seneca Zoo Society, Rochester, NY 14621
* Data entry, filing, word processing, customer service, answering phones and f
iling
References Upon Request