Technical assistant with a desire to progress further into the insurance industry. Foundational understanding of insurance and the keys to a successful underwriting process. Desire to learn more and take on new challenges. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, paired with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Assistant
Encore Fiduciary
10.2022 - Current
Bind, invoice, and issue various types of insurance policies directly to brokers on behalf on underwriters.
Serve as an intermediary between brokers and underwriters in regards to account specific questions.
Produce and format reports on a weekly basis for company-wide use.
Analyze data and reports to assist in high-level decision making and improve company efficiency.
Train and assist other technical assistants on various reporting and binding tasks. Constantly collaborating with others to streamline productivity.
Served a fundamental role in navigating a large systems change. Learned the new system to the best of my abilities and was able to assist colleagues through many of the challenges of the transition.
Personal Financial Counselor / Financial Technician
Vermillion Financial Advisors
06.2019 - 10.2022
Served as financial advisor for approximately 20 clients by assisting them with Investment, Retirement, Tax, Insurance, Major Purchase, Cash Flow and Estate planning.
Presented findings and recommendations in each financial discipline to clients on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
Completed Financial Inventories, Retirement Projections, Tax Projections and Education Projections for my own clients and clients of other advisors within the firm.
Assisted other advisors by running reports, analyzing data and taking notes in client meetings.
Performed in-depth stock, mutual fund and bond analysis to assist clients firm-wide in making investment decisions.
Head of trading within the firm. Executed equity, mutual fund and option trades on a daily basis in all client accounts firm-wide. Trained others in trading.
Sales Associate
Vector Marketing
05.2018 - 08.2018
Sold Cutco cutlery products through memorization of a sales pitch and in-depth product knowledge.
Marketed myself and our products through cold calling and referrals. Generated all of my own leads.
Counselor
River Trails Park District
05.2018 - 08.2018
Led a group of 15 children in various games activities to encourage personal development and growth.
Organized activities a week in advance to ensure children were active and busy.
Served as a mediator in disputes and arguments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance and Accounting
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
05.2020
Skills
Detail oriented
Excellent written and oral communication abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Ability to multi-task while maintaining high-quality results
Desire to consistently grow and learn new skills
Ability to perform well in fast paced, high pressure environments
Strong people skills and excellent member of a team
Self-motivated in completing tasks in a high-quality and efficient manner
Timeline
Technical Assistant
Encore Fiduciary
10.2022 - Current
Personal Financial Counselor / Financial Technician