Contact Information:
Name:
Lynette Strickland

E-mail address:
Lynette.Strickland@ws.edu

Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
Accounting

Degree Received:
BS

Graduation Year:
2004

Activities, student organizations, leadership roles, etc. in which I was involved at UT:
Alpha Kappa Psi
UAC- COB representative
URHC - Melrose Hall President
SGA Student Services - Diversity Affairs Chair

Job Information
Employer Name:
Walters State Community College

Employer Web Site:
www.ws.edu

Present Job Title:
Financial Aid Supervisor

Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
Oversee the verification process for Title IV aid. Implement federal regulations. Electronic processing of data and balancing of accounts. Research and solve problems. Other duties as assigned.

Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses, internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
Apply for financial aid. Work in the Financial Aid Office as a Federal Work Study Student. Take business and basic computer courses. Work in areas that deal with customers. Seek internships in fast paced business offices.

My career path in getting to this position:
Accounting

Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career in this field:
Focus on higher education as well as counseling tools.


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