EDUCATION
- DEVELOP(her) Java Bootcamp, Grand Circus Detroit, Detroit, MI
- MSA, Leadership Concentration, Central Michigan University, Troy, MI
- BA, Sociology, University of Denver, Denver, CO
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, SCRUM, Agile, Visual Studio, Notepad++, Atom, VSCode,
- WordPress, Sitefinity, C#, .NET, Scheme, Git, GitHub, MS SQL Server, TFS, Trello
EXPERIENCE
UNITED SHORE
JAN 2017 - PRESENT
Troy, MI
Programmer I – Application Development
- Completed a comprehensive three-month Developer-X full-stack .NET/MVC training program
- Effectively participate in SCRUM rituals (Standup, Grooming, Planning, & Retrospective)
- Partiicpated in a dedicated team to convert existing company website to be responsive
- Develop and modify internal web applications using .NET framework and MVC design patterns
- Create stored procedures and functions in MS SQL Server for data manipulation and retrieval
- Update Scheme code in our legacy code base to meet changing business needs
- Collaborate with business clients in an Agile environment to build industry leading software
- Promote best practices and patterns in software development
GLEASON & ASSOCIATES CLAIM SERVICES
2015 - 2016
Ferndale, MI
Litigation Defense Adjuster
- Attended court hearings including mediations, facilitations, and settlement conferences
- Strategized with defense counsel
- Negotiated settlements on behalf of out-of-state clients
- Managed a PIP pending for several clients
UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS
2014 - 2015
Volunteer - Community Economic Development, Rehoboth, Namibia, Africa
Business Development Consultant
- Mentored the development of local small enterprise
- Instructed basic entrepreneurship courses
- Monitored and evaluated classroom content and competency levels
- Collaborated with local government officials and businesses to promote volunteering
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
2006 – 2014
Specialty Products Division, Troy, MI and Scottsdale, AZ
Claims Quality & Training Specialist
- Conducted procedural claim reviews and presented results to Managers/Directors
- Developed and delivered training specific to company procedure and statutory guidelines
- Designed compliance reviews, tracking, and reporting mechanisms
- Assisted with training and implementation of new claim management system
- Collaborated with local leadership on office action plans and staffing modules
Claim Manager
- Managed a staff of PIP litigation and BI claim associates
- Formulated training and development plans as well as administered performance plans
- Audited claim files and provided feedback to associates
- Resolved customer satisfaction concerns
Casualty Special Claim Representative II
- Effectively handled a pending of complex litigated bodily injury claims
- Supervised activities of defense counsel
- Expedited equitable settlements
- Consistently complied with Best Claim Practices
SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
2001 – 2006
Sears/Kmart Account, Troy, MI and Hoffman Estates, IL
Assistant Operations Manager
- Collaborated with Data Analyst on the compilation and analysis of monthly client reports
- Reviewed and reconciled daily Bankpay for appropriate funding requirements
- Planned and implemented new teams and procedures
- Administered colleague performance discussions
- Maintained a professional and effective relationship with the on-site client
Client Performance Manager, Performance Achievement Analyst & Bankruptcy Supervisor
- Worked with Account Manager to track trends and monitor claim handling
- Supervised a specialty General Liability team to resolve all bankruptcy files
- Instructed local adjuster licensing preparatory courses
- Coordinated adjuster licensure for all examiners in the local Sears/Kmart Sedgwick offices
- Audited files to ensure proper handling guidelines were followed
- Implemented a Medicare workflow process through coordination with the client and counsel
- Delivered Corporate Service Expectation, Customer Service Rollout, and JURIS training