• Category
  Accounting/Finance
• Location
  United States, California, San Diego

Description

Details:

Matthew Ostrom

3138 Lighthouse Ridge Lane, San Diego, CA 92110

(815) 573-1049 • Mostrom2@gmail.com

SUMMARY

        New MBA graduate with experience in a university setting, along with advanced communication skills. Proven skills working with Microsoft Office, Datatel, PowerFaids and Jenzabar CX programs. Ability to lead groups or work individually.

EDUCATION

        

        Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois

        Master of Business Administration, January 2011

        Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois

Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, May 2008

Varsity Football, 2005-2007 (Captain, 2007)

2007 2nd team All-Conference

2006 and 2007 Most Valuable Wide Receiver

EXPERIENCE

Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California

Student Financial Services Advisor, November 2011 – Present

Advise and support prospective and enrolled students regarding matters related to their student account and financial aid

Advise students on payment options and financial aid information

Guide students through the financial aid process over the phone, email and face to face communication

           Give accurate information regarding amounts of each student’s account

            Verify student status in the financial aid process

        

Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois

Financial Aid Counselor, March 2010 – September 2011

Consult with students and/or parents on a daily basis to discuss needs and eligibility

Present knowledge of scholarships, grants and loans to students or parents

Work extensively with numbers and dollar amounts each day

Gain knowledge of the changing federal laws and school policies regarding Title IV and institutional funds

General Nutrition Center (GNC), Bourbonnais, Illinois

Sales Associate, February 2009 – March 2010

Handle monies in the register

Sell premium products, membership cards, and multi-vitamins

Study and gain knowledge of all products and what those products are used for

Daily interaction with customers regarding products

Kankakee County Clerks Office, Kankakee, Illinois

General Position, February 2006 – August 2008 

Managed Touchscreen machines for Elections in Kankakee County

Supervised all 88 voting precincts in Kankakee County

Instructed classes on how to operate Election machines for each Election

Scanned and submitted information of Birth Certificates

Registered Kankakee County residents to vote

Worked County Fair voting booths

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish, Intermediate – Studied 4 years in High School, 3 years in College, Ability to read and converse

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer serving meals at the Salvation Army

Volunteer at youth and high school football camps at Olivet Nazarene University

Volunteer at church youth group

Volunteer for nonprofit organization Illinois Regional Air Support Service