Matthew Overcast
Ava,MO
Summary
Driven legal and business professional with a J.D. and four (4) years of demonstrated experience and commitment to productive research and writing, case analysis, litigation processes, and client management in a firm setting. Fast-learning professional with skills in legal research, synthesis, and document drafting. Detail-oriented and collaborative worker with proven leadership across the legal, business, and military sector. Demonstrated track record for streamlining organization efficiency and processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Law Offices Of Christopher Swatosh
Ava, Missouri
01.2019 - Current
- Manage 250+ cases encompassing all practice areas.
- Conduct client intakes and interviews.
- Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
- Research and synthesize statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Support legal team by conducting substantive legal research, document drafting, gathering information, and interpreting legal documents.
- Create and prepare legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Investigate facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
- Discovery review and trial preparation for case litigation.
- Maximized firm’s revenue potential by $84,000 annually by saving approximately 240 billable hours annually through implementation of electronic client management and billing system.
Chief Operating & Compliance Officer
The Weathermen Group
Ava, MO
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision.
- Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Drafted regulatory aspects of company, and its affiliates, competitive licensing applications.
- Developed and implemented company policies, controls, and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State law and regulatory agency rules under 19 CSR 30-95.
- Developed company standard operating procedures for cultivation, manufacturing, and retail following GFP, GMP, and GRP.
Associate Underwriter (Penmac Staffing)
American National Property And Casualty Company
Springfield, Missouri
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Reviewed applications for insurance coverage and reports from loss control specialists to determine risks.
- Evaluated applications to determine insurance coverage and appropriate risk classifications.
- Calculated group and individual renewal rates based on customers' background, industry, and demographic information.
- Reviewed required documentation for required policy changes and modified policies as necessary.
- Generated accurate quotes for agents in effort to transition UFFIC polices to those provided by ANPAC.
Debrief Analyst
The United States Air Force
Moody A F B, GA
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Created various Excel documents to pull metrics data and present information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Extracted and interpreted data patterns to translate findings into actionable outcomes.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data in IMDS system with paper maintenance records for fleet of twenty-three aircraft.
- Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix aviation maintenance constraints and challenges.
Tactical Aircraft Journeyman
United States Air Force
Moody A F B, GA
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Removed, installed, and inspected aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Performed integrated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
- Supervised and assisted in launching and recovering aircraft.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for ensuring 365 days of combat airpower in four separate areas of responsibility; ensuring deployment of 45 aircraft, 1,372 personnel, generating 28,500 sorties, and 71,200 flight hours.
Education
J.D. - Law
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
St. Paul, Minnesota06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Drury University
Springfield, MO05.2017
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Drury University
Springfield, MO05.2016
Skills
Law Clerk / Legal Analyst
- Active Listening
- Articulate Communication
- Business & Operational Administration
- Case Evaluations
- Caseload & Litigation Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Legal Research & Writing
- Client Management Software
- Westlaw & Lexis Nexis
Affiliations
- The Outreach Clinic, Board of Directors Member
- Council of Parent and Attorney Advocates, Member
- Missouri Economic Development Council, Member
Timeline
Law Clerk
Law Offices Of Christopher Swatosh
01.2019 - Current
Chief Operating & Compliance Officer
The Weathermen Group
12.2018 - 01.2022
Associate Underwriter (Penmac Staffing)
American National Property And Casualty Company
01.2017 - 03.2017
Debrief Analyst
The United States Air Force
08.2013 - 04.2014
Tactical Aircraft Journeyman
United States Air Force
09.2010 - 08.2013
J.D. - Law
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Drury University
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Drury University
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