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C. Edward Kerestly
27 Cherry Hills Street East
Abilene, TX 79606
Cell: 616.240.3063
ekerestly@sbcglobal.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced mission-driven leader with skills in program management, administration, policy
development and implementation. Excels in strategic decision making and creative problem solving. Gifted
communicator with experience addressing a diversity of individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
Trustworthy steward of significant organization and external funds/resources. Accomplished supervisor
and coordinator with a commitment to service and excellence. Experience with management of federal and
state funds and regulatory compliance. Ability to balance individual and organizational priorities. Servant
leadership mindset that believe success comes through relationship.
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
Masters Of Science In Education
Guidance and Counseling/Education Administration
1991
.
Greenville College Greenville, IL
Bachelor Of Science In Education
Social Science Education
1985
.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX
Director of Student Financial Services 2010 - 2015
.
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Director of Financial Aid 2007 - 2010
.
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI
Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid 1999 - 2007
.
Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI
Director of Financial Aid 1994 - 1999
.
Greenville College Greenville, IL
Admission Representative 1991 - 1994
Resident Hall and Intermural Director 1989 - 1991
Coldwater Free Methodist Church Coldwater, MI
Director of Youth and Education 1987 - 1989
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
ï‚  Provided leadership, as part of university enrollment management and finance teams, that achieved overall enrollment
goals while at the same time increasing student academic quality and net tuition revenue
ï‚  Managed annual institutional student aid budget of over forty-five million dollars and total aid budgets exceeding
ninety million dollars
ï‚  Directed day-to-day operations for office staff of as many as twenty full-time professional and seventeen part-time
workers
ï‚  Participated in volunteer leadership roles of community, state, regional and national organizations
ï‚  Worked with systems and personnel across the university to assure efficient delivery of financial aid and compliance
with governmental regulations
 Successfully completed a Federal Program Review—including financial aid funds administration, review of compliance
of consumer information, and federally mandated program requirements/reporting—with no findings
ï‚  Worked with compliance and scholarship awarding for NCAA and NAIA athletics
ï‚  Served on committees and helped lead initiatives focused on areas such as marketing and recruitment, diversity,
student and parent orientation, non-traditional and veteran student services, graduate enrollment planning and
assessment
ï‚  Drove initiatives to improve communication, customer service and organizational efficiencies that utilized current and
emerging technologies
ï‚  Acted as the spokesperson in the local community and across the state on issues related to college access, financial aid
and educational financing
ï‚  Assisted students and families from all socio-economic backgrounds in making a plan to pay for college
ï‚  Coordinated with community organizations in promoting access and affordability of post-secondary education
opportunities
PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENTS
ï‚  National College Association Financial Aid Commission Chair
ï‚  National Financial Aid Advisory Board Vice-chair
ï‚  Financial Aid Administrators Conference Program Chair
ï‚  Regional Financial Aid Association Executive Board State Representative
ï‚  State Association Executive Board: President, Private Sector Representative, Treasurer
ï‚  State Association Committee Involvement: Legislative, State Issues, Professional Development, Conference Program
and Site
ï‚  Presenter/Trainer: State Conferences; Chief Enrollment Officer/Financial Aid Administrators Conference; Fall
Training Workshops; Leadership Conference; Financial Aid 101 Training; Support Staff and High School Counselor
Workshops
ï‚  College Goal Sunday Regional Coordinator
ï‚  Church Elder Board Chairperson
ï‚  Adult Sunday School Teacher
ï‚  Children and Youth Ministry Leader
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C E Kerestly Resume

  • 1. C. Edward Kerestly 27 Cherry Hills Street East Abilene, TX 79606 Cell: 616.240.3063 ekerestly@sbcglobal.net PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Experienced mission-driven leader with skills in program management, administration, policy development and implementation. Excels in strategic decision making and creative problem solving. Gifted communicator with experience addressing a diversity of individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Trustworthy steward of significant organization and external funds/resources. Accomplished supervisor and coordinator with a commitment to service and excellence. Experience with management of federal and state funds and regulatory compliance. Ability to balance individual and organizational priorities. Servant leadership mindset that believe success comes through relationship. EDUCATION Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Masters Of Science In Education Guidance and Counseling/Education Administration 1991 . Greenville College Greenville, IL Bachelor Of Science In Education Social Science Education 1985 . EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Director of Student Financial Services 2010 - 2015 . Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Director of Financial Aid 2007 - 2010 . Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid 1999 - 2007 . Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Director of Financial Aid 1994 - 1999 . Greenville College Greenville, IL Admission Representative 1991 - 1994 Resident Hall and Intermural Director 1989 - 1991 Coldwater Free Methodist Church Coldwater, MI Director of Youth and Education 1987 - 1989
  • 2. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS ï‚  Provided leadership, as part of university enrollment management and finance teams, that achieved overall enrollment goals while at the same time increasing student academic quality and net tuition revenue ï‚  Managed annual institutional student aid budget of over forty-five million dollars and total aid budgets exceeding ninety million dollars ï‚  Directed day-to-day operations for office staff of as many as twenty full-time professional and seventeen part-time workers ï‚  Participated in volunteer leadership roles of community, state, regional and national organizations ï‚  Worked with systems and personnel across the university to assure efficient delivery of financial aid and compliance with governmental regulations ï‚  Successfully completed a Federal Program Review—including financial aid funds administration, review of compliance of consumer information, and federally mandated program requirements/reporting—with no findings ï‚  Worked with compliance and scholarship awarding for NCAA and NAIA athletics ï‚  Served on committees and helped lead initiatives focused on areas such as marketing and recruitment, diversity, student and parent orientation, non-traditional and veteran student services, graduate enrollment planning and assessment ï‚  Drove initiatives to improve communication, customer service and organizational efficiencies that utilized current and emerging technologies ï‚  Acted as the spokesperson in the local community and across the state on issues related to college access, financial aid and educational financing ï‚  Assisted students and families from all socio-economic backgrounds in making a plan to pay for college ï‚  Coordinated with community organizations in promoting access and affordability of post-secondary education opportunities PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENTS ï‚  National College Association Financial Aid Commission Chair ï‚  National Financial Aid Advisory Board Vice-chair ï‚  Financial Aid Administrators Conference Program Chair ï‚  Regional Financial Aid Association Executive Board State Representative ï‚  State Association Executive Board: President, Private Sector Representative, Treasurer ï‚  State Association Committee Involvement: Legislative, State Issues, Professional Development, Conference Program and Site ï‚  Presenter/Trainer: State Conferences; Chief Enrollment Officer/Financial Aid Administrators Conference; Fall Training Workshops; Leadership Conference; Financial Aid 101 Training; Support Staff and High School Counselor Workshops ï‚  College Goal Sunday Regional Coordinator ï‚  Church Elder Board Chairperson ï‚  Adult Sunday School Teacher ï‚  Children and Youth Ministry Leader