Amanda Stone, M.S.

Experience

• 

  Danville Services of Nevada, Llc.

  Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

  Group Home Manager

  Ensured the day-to-day needs of group home clients are being met within the guidelines of their resident treatment plans and State regulationsUtilized leadership and authority in a consistent and compassionate manner to reinforce the residential philosophy and independence programPerformed accurate and timely documentation regarding medical needs and produced monthly written client progress reportsSupervised three full time Direct Support Staff, coordinated staff schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage (filling in for staff absences as needed)Trained new staff members and evaluated daily and weekly checklists to ensure work assignments were completed Show less

• 

  West Hills College Lemoore

  Dec 2008 - Feb 2014

  Analyze student eligibility for Title IV Federal Student Aid and perform verification and award packaging accordingly. Responsible for awarding Federal and State grants as well as Direct Stafford Loans.Lead financial aid administrator responsible for processing and awarding District Foundation scholarships. Perform reconciliation of grant and loan funds.Conduct presentations and workshops on-campus and in local high schools. Design written procedures for award processing including scholarships and loans.Design and implement marketing communications for financial aid department.Lead financial aid administrator involved in ensuring the satisfaction of Consumer Information requirements. Experience working with/using: FAA Access, COD, NSLDS, Webgrants, Datatel Colleague Show less

  • Financial Aid Technician II

    Jul 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Financial Aid Assistant I

    May 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Student Worker

    Dec 2008 - May 2010
• 

  West Hills College Coalinga

  Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

  Plan and organize the day-to-day operation of the Coalinga Financial Aid Office (FAO) to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of servicesProvide daily oversight, guidance, technical training, and teamwork ethic to four full-time Financial Aid TechniciansReviews professional judgment cases including SAP appeals, Special Circumstances and Dependency OverridesResponsible for daily ISIR export and import processes, reconciliation of funds, and reporting requirementsDirect the development of events, strategies, processes and proceduresContribute to the further development of Default Management effortsDevelopment of cooperative and beneficial working relationships with faculty, staff, various campus and district departments, and feeder schools Show less

  • Director of Financial Aid

    Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Financial Aid Coordinator

    Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
• 

  West Hills College Lemoore

  May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Student Services Technician

  Assist students from a variety of backgrounds with proper matriculation process, specializing in Active Duty Service Members and their dependentsEvaluation of official college transcripts for prerequisite course equivalenciesRefer students to available services as needed (e.g. Counseling, EOPS/CARE, DSPS, Veterans, Tutoring, etc.)Develop strategic improvements to the delivery of student services and forward recommendations to Dean of Student Services & VP of Student Services Show less

• 

  University of Oregon

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

  Financial Aid Counselor - Scholarships

  Contribute to the ongoing program design and implementation of the Financial Aid and Scholarships unitAssist in the administration and coordination of the department's centrally administered scholarship programs (Institutional and State)Counseling students and their familiesExercise independent, professional judgment beyond prescribed policies and procedures to carry out the university's mission and policy to recruit and retain students

• 

  Colorado State University

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Student Development Theory (Graduate Level)

• 

  Colorado State University

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  The Inclusive University (Graduate Level)

• 

  Self-Employed

  Oct 2017 - now

  Creative Writer

  I write fiction picture books, middle grade, and young adult. SCBWI Member.

• 

  Bakersfield College

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2022

  Program Manager, Scholarships

  Plans, implements and coordinates the overall scholarship program at Bakersfield College (BC) in close partnership with the BC Foundation and Financial Aid Office. Create marketing copy for scholarships and financial aid that engages current students and encourages incoming students to apply for aid and attend Bakersfield College.Managing scholarship eligibility, processing of awards, and provide written and verbal communication to financial aid applicants and prospective student groups. Manage Blackbaud Award Management (formerly AcademicWorks) to create scholarship opportunities, donor profiles, determine questions for student applications, and create post acceptance requirements. Train donors, faculty and staff to access scholarship portal for scholarship application review and selection processes. Track and report disbursements in Blackbaud Award Management & Banner to ensure proper communication of expenditures to FAO, the Business Services Office and the Foundation.Reconcile over $500,000 in annual awards made and scholarships disbursed in coordination with Foundation and Business Services Office. Show less

• 

  Awakened Creators

  Dec 2018 - now

  Founder

  We are a growing organization with a BIG mission to help all those who desire a creative career, no matter their background, the support and resources necessary to do what they love!We proudly support future (and current) creators by providing them vital resources to succeed like wellness/spiritual, mental health, practical career guidance, networking opportunities, and more! We are currently seeking partnership & collaboration opportunities from local and global organizations. Send us a message! We'd love to discuss how we can work together! Show less