christopher densmore

academic advisor ii

About

I continuously strive to be a committed and personable academic professional with an ever increasing diverse background. Through my lifelong dedication to learning I have had the fortunate opportunity to earn multiple degrees. Those educational experiences have enhanced my both knowledge and capabilities to succeed for over ten years in Higher Education. As a professional I have become proficient in Banner, Net search, Microsoft Office, and Hobsins Connect. I have also been able to work with financial aid as well as a myriad of different graduate and undergraduate programs ranging from the Ph.D in Psychology to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I truly enjoy and have a deep passion for engaging learners from each of their unique perspectives.

Country

united states

City

pompano beach

Industry

higher education

Skill

higher education, student development, academic advising, student financial aid, student affairs, teaching, adult education, career counseling, distance learning, curriculum development, university teaching, curriculum design, public speaking, staff development, research, leadership development

Experience

student financial services

nova southeastern university

1999-5 - 2004-5 · 5 yrs 1 mo

As a Financial Aid Professional: I provided Undergraduate and Graduate financial counseling and advisement services to both traditional and non traditional students as well as those who are new and continuing students. I also also conducted and assisted with financial aid workshops and presentations for currently enrolled and prospective students. I administered, awarded, completed revisions and adjustments to awards for the financial aid programs to students, including grants, loans, and Federal Work-Study. This includes ensuring that all awards are within established parameters in accordance with federal financial aid regulations, state statutes, and institutional guidelines. Perform financial aid functions including verification, c-flag reviews, and aggregate loan breakdowns of selected student financial aid applications, as required by the United States Department of Education.

academic advisor ii

nova southeastern university

2004-5 - Present · 22 yrs 5 mos

As an Academic Professional my objective is to: Provide students with comprehensive and developmental student support that empowers learners to achieve both personal and academic success. Build supportive relationships in a confident manner while guiding students of varying socio-ethnic and economic backgrounds though their educational endeavors in higher education. Serve as a advocate though emphatic listening and a teaching that identifies, supports, and understand how university policies and procedures relate to my students. Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Banner, Hobsins:Connect, and Netsearch. Counsel students on MCAT, LSAT, GRE, DAT, and PCAT preparedness. Advise students, student athletes, and student military veterans in a meaningful and comprehensive manner. Decipher and apply transfer credit from sources such as Advanced Placement, International Universities, CLEP, NSU Language Proficiency, and DSST. Interpret results for students taking placement and challenge exams.

Education

nova southeastern university

business

1999-1 - 2001-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

cardinal gibbons high school

1992-1 - 1995-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football and Volleyball, Junior Varsity soccer and baseball Exchange Club

nova southeastern university

education

2004-1 - 2008-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

nova southeastern university

management

1995-1 - 1999-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Member of the 1995-1996 Baseball Team Student Government Association 1995-1996 Volunteered in multiple areas such as Habitat for Humanity, professional and semi-professional athletic teams (Marlins, Fusion, Thundercats, and Panthers) International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Internship January 2009-May 2009 Dean's List May 1999