Helping area clubs become stronger and better at leadership and communication.

• Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including life, medical and dental insurance or specialized policies such as cancer, heart attack, and accident.• Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage.• Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.• Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.• Ensure that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms.• Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.• Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.• Calculate premiums and establish payment method.• Inspect property, examining its general condition, type of construction, age, and other characteristics, to decide if it is a good insurance risk.• Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.

• Interacted with 40 managers throughout the site to improve cost effectiveness.• Developed scope, duration, and schedule of work for yearly guiding documents. • Gained familiarity with engineering studies regarding equipment vulnerability.• Analyze and provide updates to analytical nuclear laboratory forecast.• Developed Excel spreadsheets for Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budget for Fiscal Year 2011 – Fiscal Year 2016, including inflationary increases for annual Basis of Estimate.• Developed budget forecast and obtain funding for nuclear laboratory projects being conducted in FY11.• Implemented changes in current documentation for planning and developing Basis of Estimate for FY11 and projections for subsequent years.• Reviewed budgets and scope with Cost Account Managers for updates, providing historical data for to assist in determining upcoming FY budget. • Provided budgets and scheduling pairing.• Attended meetings for cost and budget reviews.• Used historical data to develop budgets with Cost Account Managers and provide budgets to management.• Developed multi-year ROM budget summary for 2011 - 2016 for senior management off-site review.• Assisted in developing, submitting, and follow-up on 2011 Work Authorization Documents.• Developed the Basis of Estimate for FY11 - FY15. • Identified areas where cost exceeded Department Of Energy projections ($51M vs $47M). • Redefined scope and work around budget issues to ensure corrective action is taken to maintain viability of facilities.

Learned life skills in time management, negotiation, problem solving, fund raising, and budgeting that are present in any position.

Met with clients to discuss current financesEducated clients about finances using financial analysisDemonstrated to clients how to gain financial independence with the financial analysis providedUsed networking to gain clients and increase company visibility

Generated leads that my manager praised as “an effective communicator who could walk in any door and set an appointment with the business owner”Top Producer during the first five weeksMet with business owners to discuss benefits and to arrange a plan that would meet individual employees needs

Tested asphalt for quality and consistency using viscometers, penetrometers, balances, stopwatches, and thermometersMaintained written record of results of tests on databases using various DOT softwareCompared test results to specifications as requiredAttended safety meetings and trainingReported test results to supervisorsWorked as summer intern in 1998 as well

Determined emulsion stability via water resolution and critical electrical fieldPerformed data analysis on resultsPresented data analysis results during team meetingsIdentified equipment failure, acquired estimates for repair, and obtained repair services

Provided support to students and faculty with computer programs and equipmentBecame manager of computer labDeveloped managerial, operational, and organizational responsibilities

Compiled Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for a processDetermined critical instruments through examining and tracing loop sheetsDeveloped Excel spreadsheets for increasing selectivity and yield Produced daily production reports and written reports for managementDiscussed projects during team meetings Participated in 5S TPM audits (standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing)Learned practical plant equipment functions for extraction columns, dryers, reactors, and water treatmentParticipated in technical exchange meetings and monthly safety trainingCollaborated with the Continuous Improvement Coordinator on budget and purchasingImplemented file management and reorganized computer for Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Trained in electronics equipment repair and maintenanceDeveloped discipline, managerial, teamwork, and organizational skillsPerformed guard duties in barracks and on groundsManaged a recreational facility