KRISTA M. KOUTS
Pima
Summary
Dynamic Financial Aid Analyst with a proven track record at Eastern Arizona College, excelling in complex data analysis and regulatory compliance. Adept at enhancing process efficiency and fostering collaborative teamwork, I bring meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to financial accountability, ensuring successful outcomes in budget management and reporting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Analyst
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher
2022.07 - Current
- Handle confidential information and documents with discretion, and maintain their proper organization.
- Analyze complex data sets to follow compliance guidelines.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations while aiding departments with budget management.
- Authenticate report details while ensuring secure communication with government educational entities.
- Curate and release web content pertaining to Financial Aid and Consumer Information policy.
- Create annual contracts with organizations in community work-study program, reviewing protocols and standards in collaboration with supervisors.
- Work closely with human resources and payroll to support student employee management.
- Assessed process operations for compliance with regulation and policy.
- Compile reports employing advanced querying and report-building standard tools, and manage existing reports.
Administrative Assistant/Marketing Assistant I
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher
2021.07 - 2022.07
- Coordinated calendars, scheduled appointments, and organized executive meetings.
- Generated and circulated reports, presentations, and additional documents.
- Oversaw handling of confidential documents and upheld meticulous organization
- Facilitated travel arrangements and accommodations for executives.
- Assisted in preparing documents for departmental reports and presentations.
- Coordinated processing of purchase requisitions for contracts alongside monthly billing and reconciliation.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
Office Associate
Kempton Chevrolet and Buick
Safford
2019.09 - 2020.09
- Managing applications processing for key lenders.
- Administer GAP insurance processing in conjunction with customer claims handling.
- Managed cashiering and deposits of checks and funds across departments, ensuring daily reconciliation.
- Managing telephone communications, and other administrative tasks, as delegated.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and directed them to appropriate departments.
- Organized files and documents to enhance office efficiency and accessibility.
Education
B.S. - Strategic Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ2023-05
A.A. - Organizational Leadership
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ2022-05
A.A.S. - Business
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ2021-05
Skills
- Complex data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Analytical problem-solving
- Time management proficiency
- Web content creation
- Autonomy in work
- Collaborative teamwork and communication
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Documentation analysis
- Simultaneous task management
- Research and analysis
- Financial accountability
- Process improvements
- Project scheduling analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Aid Analyst
Eastern Arizona College
2022.07 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Marketing Assistant I
Eastern Arizona College
2021.07 - 2022.07
Office Associate
Kempton Chevrolet and Buick
2019.09 - 2020.09
B.S. - Strategic Leadership
Northern Arizona University
A.A. - Organizational Leadership
Eastern Arizona College
A.A.S. - Business
Eastern Arizona College