Steven John Klein
2448 Belfast Ave SE / Grand Rapids, MI / 49507
Cell# (623)202-5755 / stevenklein1976@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
I am pursuing an opportunity within the company where I can use my professional background,
customer service skills, recent business degree and personal strengths including; outstanding
organizational, communication and problem-solving skills for mutual benefit.
COLLEGE EDUCATION
 2013 Graduate of South University School of Business (Jan. 10, 2011 – Apr. 10, 2013)
 Earned an Associates of Science in Business Administration Degree
 Graduating GPA of 3.13 with 92 completed credits
WORK EXPERIENCE
ITT Technical Institute- Wyoming, MI Aug 2015-July 2016
Admissions Representative
 Provide a primary point of contact for prospective new students.
 Develop rapport while gaining an understanding of the prospective student’s needs.
 Conduct new student campus tours and program opportunities.
 Coordinate financial aid appointments upon conducting new student interviews.
 Work as a liaison for the student between financial aid, academics team and instructors.
 Consistently display strong problem-solving & communication skills with staff and students.
Ross College Online Division - Grand Rapids, MI May 2013-Aug 2015
Admissions Representative
 Provide a primary point of contact for prospective new students.
 Develop rapport while gaining an understanding of the prospective student’s needs.
 Set financial aid appointments upon conducting new student interviews.
 Consistently display strong problem-solving & communication skills with staff and students.
Education Management Corp. EDMC- Phoenix, AZ August 2010-May 2013
Admissions Representative
 Participated in daily communication with prospective students.
 Developed rapport while gaining an understanding the prospective student’s needs.
 Worked closely and in conjunction with members of the finance and academic staff.
 Maintained a nearly 80% student persistence average throughout employment.
 Developed a complete understanding of the entire Grad Team process.
 Created, organized and presented weekly online classroom training sessions.
Ultimate Electronics - Chandler, AZ August 2008-July 2009
Sales Associate
 Generate sales and maintained merchandising related duties.
 Organized personal house calls and custom installations for consumers.
 Attended monthly training and sales seminars with leading vendors.
 Worked closely with management regarding quarterly sales goals.
Next Student - Phoenix, AZ April 2007-July 2008
Education Finance Advisor
 Worked directly with students and parents regarding finance needs and loan applications.
 Conducted direct individual counseling sessions regarding student loan financial options.
 Provided private based loans to cover tuition gaps and education related expenses.
 Assisted each student in consolidating both Federal and private based loans post-graduation.
 Monitored, reported and coached the entire staff on ethics and Federal compliance
regulations.
Showcase Entertainment - Glendale, AZ July 2005-March 2007
Custom A/V Sales Consultant
 Awarded National Premier Club membership in 1st fiscal year.
 Recognized regionally for best cable/power and warranty sales.
 Successfully managed a $250,000+ residential project.
 Led the entire store in overall power rankings in 1st full year.
 Sold more than $80,000 of Martin Logan products during the fiscal year 2006.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Proficient in Kennel, CampusView and Outlook operating systems.
 Working knowledge of SalesForce, LivePerson and Mixi call operating systems.
 Possess a functional knowledge of Microsoft Word 2012 and Power Point 2012 Professional
Edition.
 Knowledgeable of Federal compliance regulations regarding student’s post graduate
education financing options.
 Possess excellent written as well as verbal communication skills.
 Management and coaching experience.
References Available on Request

StevenKlein2016 Resume

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    Steven John Klein 2448Belfast Ave SE / Grand Rapids, MI / 49507 Cell# (623)202-5755 / stevenklein1976@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE I am pursuing an opportunity within the company where I can use my professional background, customer service skills, recent business degree and personal strengths including; outstanding organizational, communication and problem-solving skills for mutual benefit. COLLEGE EDUCATION  2013 Graduate of South University School of Business (Jan. 10, 2011 – Apr. 10, 2013)  Earned an Associates of Science in Business Administration Degree  Graduating GPA of 3.13 with 92 completed credits WORK EXPERIENCE ITT Technical Institute- Wyoming, MI Aug 2015-July 2016 Admissions Representative  Provide a primary point of contact for prospective new students.  Develop rapport while gaining an understanding of the prospective student’s needs.  Conduct new student campus tours and program opportunities.  Coordinate financial aid appointments upon conducting new student interviews.  Work as a liaison for the student between financial aid, academics team and instructors.  Consistently display strong problem-solving & communication skills with staff and students. Ross College Online Division - Grand Rapids, MI May 2013-Aug 2015 Admissions Representative  Provide a primary point of contact for prospective new students.  Develop rapport while gaining an understanding of the prospective student’s needs.  Set financial aid appointments upon conducting new student interviews.  Consistently display strong problem-solving & communication skills with staff and students. Education Management Corp. EDMC- Phoenix, AZ August 2010-May 2013 Admissions Representative  Participated in daily communication with prospective students.  Developed rapport while gaining an understanding the prospective student’s needs.  Worked closely and in conjunction with members of the finance and academic staff.  Maintained a nearly 80% student persistence average throughout employment.  Developed a complete understanding of the entire Grad Team process.  Created, organized and presented weekly online classroom training sessions.
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    Ultimate Electronics -Chandler, AZ August 2008-July 2009 Sales Associate  Generate sales and maintained merchandising related duties.  Organized personal house calls and custom installations for consumers.  Attended monthly training and sales seminars with leading vendors.  Worked closely with management regarding quarterly sales goals. Next Student - Phoenix, AZ April 2007-July 2008 Education Finance Advisor  Worked directly with students and parents regarding finance needs and loan applications.  Conducted direct individual counseling sessions regarding student loan financial options.  Provided private based loans to cover tuition gaps and education related expenses.  Assisted each student in consolidating both Federal and private based loans post-graduation.  Monitored, reported and coached the entire staff on ethics and Federal compliance regulations. Showcase Entertainment - Glendale, AZ July 2005-March 2007 Custom A/V Sales Consultant  Awarded National Premier Club membership in 1st fiscal year.  Recognized regionally for best cable/power and warranty sales.  Successfully managed a $250,000+ residential project.  Led the entire store in overall power rankings in 1st full year.  Sold more than $80,000 of Martin Logan products during the fiscal year 2006. ADDITIONAL SKILLS  Proficient in Kennel, CampusView and Outlook operating systems.  Working knowledge of SalesForce, LivePerson and Mixi call operating systems.  Possess a functional knowledge of Microsoft Word 2012 and Power Point 2012 Professional Edition.  Knowledgeable of Federal compliance regulations regarding student’s post graduate education financing options.  Possess excellent written as well as verbal communication skills.  Management and coaching experience. References Available on Request