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Sam Smith

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Underwriting Assistant

AmTrust Financial Services
Chicago, Illinois
09.2022 - Current
  • Organized documents needed for underwriting decisions and prepared summaries of findings.
  • Responsible for new business processing, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, reinstatements, binder and policy issuance.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from internal departments and brokers regarding underwriting matters.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as Claims or Accounting when necessary.
  • Managed a portfolio of underwriter's accounts by providing customer service support related to their policies.
  • Performed quality control checks on all documentation prior to binder issuance to ensure accuracy.
  • Entered data into underwriting database to track activity and maintain organization during process.
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets, and updated reports to coordinate account materials.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Intern: Golf Tournament Operations

The Illinois Professional Golf Association IPGA
Glenview, IL
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assist full time staff in statistical tracking and reporting of online tournament registration, player's eligibility requirements, and other internal reporting
  • Support staff in tournament preparation, course marking, event pairings, rules sheets, score boards, scorecards, and results
  • Operational set-up, golf course set-up, announce pairings, course starter, and scoring duties
  • Assist with the Illinois Section's 'Drive, Chip & Putt' local and sub-regional qualifiers for a chance to go to The Master's in Augusta, GA.

Honor Caddie

Butler National Golf Club
Oak Brook, IL
05.2017 - 08.2020
  • Butler National is consistently ranked by Golf Digest as a 'Top 100' golf course in U.S
  • And number 1 in Illinois; this organization has afforded me the opportunity to learn from the most respected club golf professionals in the industry
  • My position required me to be an effective communicator, attention to detail, knowledge of the sport, implementation of rules, etiquette, problem solving, provide courteous advice, and mentor younger caddies
  • Promoted to Honor Caddie, the highest level attainable, as a result of excellent membership feedback and ratings.

Warehouse and Production Line Employee

Mullins Food Products
Broadview, IL
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Liquid products food manufacturing facility: production line, palletize finished product, general maintenance, and operate portion control packaging equipment
  • Underwent a food safety training program aimed at health, hygiene, and risk avoidance.

Golf Caddie

Ruth Lake Country Club
Hinsdale, IL
04.2012 - 06.2016
  • Began working at the age of twelve and benefited from learning alongside the club professional staff
  • Promoted to 'A' caddie for demonstrating a strong work ethic, game expertise, and high ratings from membership.

Education

Sports Leadership and Management

Miami University
Oxford, OH
05.2022

Montini Catholic High School
Lombard, IL
05-2018

Skills

  • Data Interpretation
  • Policy administration
  • Database Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Time management abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Documentation and Record-keeping
  • Active Listening
  • Written Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail

Affiliations

  • Kappa Alpha Order, Miami University Chapter, We focus on leadership, scholarship, service and friendship; required to meet academic standards.
  • The Jack & Joan Mullins Charitable Foundation, Tasked with researching 501(c)(3) organizations for consideration of funds. Review requests, conduct research to determine eligibility, and make recommendations to the administrators.
  • Varsity High School Hockey & AA Club Hockey, Member of 2017 Illinois State High School Hockey Championship Team, sponsored by the Chicago Blackhawks. Volunteer instructor in the youth hockey development program.
  • Loyola University Medical Center Stritch Junior Service League, 2018, A volunteer organization of Loyola University Chicago Medical Center. Misericordia, Ronald McDonald House, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Loyola Comfort Cares, and The Stritch School of Medicine.

Hobbies and Interests

Golf, hockey, history, cooking and travel

Volunteer Experience

  • Co-Coach: Miami University Women's Travel Club Soccer Team
  • Community Involvement: Walk to Defeat ALS, Autism Speaks, Joan's Angels, Vitalant blood donor

Timeline

Underwriting Assistant

AmTrust Financial Services
09.2022 - Current

Intern: Golf Tournament Operations

The Illinois Professional Golf Association IPGA
05.2021 - 08.2021

Honor Caddie

Butler National Golf Club
05.2017 - 08.2020

Warehouse and Production Line Employee

Mullins Food Products
06.2016 - 01.2017

Golf Caddie

Ruth Lake Country Club
04.2012 - 06.2016

Sports Leadership and Management

Miami University

Montini Catholic High School
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