Orrin Levi Powell
Florissant
Summary
Compliance and operations leader with experience in federal Title IV administration, regulatory oversight, cash operations, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage high-stakes compliance environments, collaborate across departments, and communicate with executive leadership and boards. Seeking to transition these skills into contract management and corporate compliance roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Financial Aid
Urshan University & Urshan Graduate School of Theology
08.2024 - Current
- Lead Title IV federal compliance and regulatory adherence
- Interpret and implement federal financial aid regulations
- Supervise staff and oversee daily financial aid operations
- Collaborate with finance and academic departments
- Develop and revise institutional compliance policies
- Prepare reports and documentation for audits and program reviews
- Advise executive leadership and board members on compliance risk
- Collaborated with academic leadership to align financial aid offerings with enrollment management strategies.
Manager / Specialist I
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared financial reports
- Scheduled and supervised student and professional staff
- Led cashiering and process improvement projects
- Facilitated student account inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
- Ensured accurate billing by diligently reviewing student account information and promptly addressing discrepancies.
- Managed high-volume calls, ensuring timely responses to support requests.
Youth Pastor
Greater Christian Life
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Plan and lead events
- Manage departmental budgets and deposits
- Train and coordinate volunteers
- Prepare reports and plans
Head Vault Teller / Lobby Service Representative
First National Bank of Huntsville
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Supervised daily vault operations, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and security protocols.
- Opened and serviced accounts
- Processed customer transactions and funds
- Trained and mentored Tellers on cash handling procedures and customer service excellence.
- Managed $2 Million in Cash with daily counts in and out
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries
Urshan College
Wentzville, MO05-2019
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Risk Assessment
- Team Leadership & Training
- Stakeholder Communication
- Cash & Financial Operations
- Data Review & Reporting
Timeline
Director of Financial Aid
Urshan University & Urshan Graduate School of Theology
08.2024 - Current
Manager / Specialist I
Sam Houston State University
06.2022 - 08.2024
Youth Pastor
Greater Christian Life
06.2019 - 08.2024
Head Vault Teller / Lobby Service Representative
First National Bank of Huntsville
06.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Ministries
Urshan College