Exsa Y.

Smith

SKILLS

Strong analytical skills Strong organizational skills Microsoft Office Suite Inquisitive
Team player Computers/databases Strategic thinker Problem solve
Prioritize Detail & results-oriented Competent Multi-task
Leadership Excellent communication skills 10-key/typing 54 WPM Data entry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Financial Aid Director 04/2012-Present

Eastern Arizona College Thatcher AZ

Administer federal, state, college, and private aid programs. Ensure regulatory compliance in all areas of
financial aid including distribution, audit, and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with external
and internal policies and procedures; develop new policies and procedures dealing with ever-changing
federal and state requirements. Ensure required federal, state, and institutional financial aid related reports
are completed accurately and timely. Handle highly sensitive and confidential information, records, and
materials in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Serve on committees to assist
with school improvements.

Streamlined the disbursement process to ensure consistency and quicker aid to students.
Found on several occasions where students information was inaccurate. Created selection sets to
use to double check students with possible errors reducing over awards to students and saving the
college money.

HRSSC Analyst - Contractor 04/2011-11/2011

Pioneer Natural Resources thru High Profile Staffing Irving TX

Analyzed and processed new hire paperwork. Audited forms for accuracy. Verified employees were
awarded correct compensation/benefits. Identified error consistency and performed problem resolution.
Verified and updated information accurately in HRIS system. Assisted Payroll with auditing of payouts
and relocations. Corresponded and followed up with HR contacts in field offices.
Identified where an employee had not passed the drug test. Brought incident to the attention of
management of the issue that was missed by three other colleagues.
Discovered on two occasions that a new employee was awarded more benefits than was allowed.
Brought the error to managements attention to have it resolved.

Land Technician 04/2008-01/2011

Oil & gas independent contractor Fort Worth TX

Database project manager for 12+ land projects and file maintenance for over 15K lease files. Supported
landmen. Prepared, reviewed and routed lease files. Verified, manipulated and analyzed report data for
spreadsheets. Analyzed documents for integrity and accuracy. Researched & retrieved data from various
information resources. Recorded legal documents with county. Inputted data into oil/gas database.
 Specialized in inputting and maintaining accurate and updated land lease records. Discovered and
question an error in a recorded oil/gas memo. Resulted in a lease to be valid in companys name.
Audited lease records by verifying mineral ownership and legal descriptions by pulling source
deeds. Pulled weekly invoice. Researched and verified file had been leased by another company.
Notified accounting to stop payment on draft that was to be paid.
Persistently created, implemented and oversaw more effective procedures to reduce duplication of
GIS Tracts in database and other errors, improving accuracy of project maps and reports.

Human Resources Assistant 08/2006-12/2007

Stein Eriksen Lodge Park City UT

Processed and audited various confidential forms and records. Input employee data into HRIS database.
Verified employee eligibility for benefits. Set up and maintained employee files.
Implemented tracking procedure for ski program and employee termination process, resulting in
saving the company over $15K.
Acknowledged for excellence by upper management for coordination, organization & outcome of
company party decorations, invitations and company information boards on multiple occasions.
Resolved inconsistencies identified by auditing billing statements. Implemented a new billing
process to ensure company continued to maintain accuracy.

Financial Aid Counselor 07/2001-07/2006

Texas Woman's University Denton TX

Counseled students and parents on financial aid eligibility and requirements in person and by phone.
Composed offer letters and promissory notes. Verified and updated weekly reports and tracking letters.
Trained co-workers on database processes and procedures. Liaison with lenders and controllers office.
Supervised and trained student assistants. Processed loans.
Streamlined workflow processes, allowing more work to be accomplished in allotted time.
Processed awards and verified that unused funds were returned by federally mandated deadlines.
Prepared procedure manuals for two positions.

EDUCATION

M.Ed, Community College and Higher Education GPA 4.00/4.00

Northern Arizona University (in May 2017) Flagstaff, AZ

B.B.A. Business Management with a Human Resources emphasis GPA 3.77/4.00

Texas Woman's University Denton TX

ORGANIZATIONS

President, Mortar Board Vice President, Society for Human Resource Management
President, LDSSA Member, Golden Key

Former supervisor states: Exsa is an extremely dependable, loyal, motivated, dedicated and highly
competent employee who also strives for educational excellence.