Darius Wilkins
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Skilled specialist with proven track record in delivering impactful results. Adept at team collaboration and flexible in adapting to changing needs. Expertise in communicating complex information into understandable terms while consistently driving successful outcomes. Known for reliability and strong focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Scholarship Specialist
University of South Carolina Upstate
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and disburse scholarship funds to approximately 700 students. The funds awarded include but are not limited to state scholarships, institutional scholarships, merit based and non-university scholarships.
- Counsel students and parents via office meetings, email, or phone calls about federal loans, private loans, grants, scholarships, and additional financial aid funding.
- Design and present financial aid presentations for new, returning, and perspective students.
- Compose athletic agreements per NCAA regulations which require them to be mailed to the student athlete, director of financial aid, coaches, and our Athletic director of compliance.
- Conducted data analysis to enhance program effectiveness and inform decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with faculty to align academic support services with institutional goals.
- Monitored compliance with university policies, ensuring adherence across departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Coordinated events promoting student resources, increasing participation and awareness.
Service Agent
Carmax
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Work 40 hours per week while going to school full-time.
- Complete the preparation status for customers acquiring cars from inventory.
- Documenting the importing and exporting of new and current inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentrations in Communications and History
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Banner
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop
- Canva
- Scholarship coordination
- Fund disbursement
- Financial aid counseling
- Student communication
- Application assistance
- FAFSA guidance
- Presentation design
- Athletic scholarship awarding
- NCAA compliance knowledge
- Data entry accuracy
Timeline
Scholarship Specialist
University of South Carolina Upstate
06.2022 - Current
Service Agent
Carmax
11.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentrations in Communications and History
University of South Carolina Upstate
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of South Carolina Upstate