Michael Muir
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EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
Smeal College of Business
Class of 2011
Bachelor of Science: Actuarial Science; Minor: Statistics
GPA: 3.47
Dean's List: 4/8 semesters
EXAMS & VERIFICATION:
. Exam P/1: Sat for August examination
. Economics, Corporate Finance, Applied Statistical Methods: Satisfied
all course requirements
EXPERIENCE:
Facilities Integration Technologies Optimized Solutions
Windber, PA
Office Assistant
May 2010 - August 2010
. Increased efficiency by creating and maintaining inventory system
matrix via Microsoft Excel
. Enhanced business writing skills through inter-office memos, external
e-mails, reports, and other
forms of business communication
. Performed day-to-day administrative tasks such as reproducing, faxing,
and filing documents
United States Census Bureau
Johnstown, PA
Enumerator
April 2010 - July 2010
. Improved interpersonal skills while conducting personal interviews
with respondents who did not
return the census questionnaire
. Produced work at a rate of eight units per hour throughout my term
. Met daily with supervisor to review and submit work
Sunnehanna Country Club
Johnstown, PA
Honor Caddy
June 2004 - July 2010
. Developed effective communication skills while assisting club members
and guests on the course
. Perfected customer satisfaction and was acknowledged as one of the
most sought after caddies
. Attained a gratuity rate that was consistently in the top 5% of
highest earning caddies each season
Erie Insurance Group
Erie, PA
Extern
May 2008
. Learned typical job responsibilities of an associate while observing
employees throughout the workday
. Obtained a working knowledge of property and casualty insurance
. Communicated with professionals regarding the challenging series of
exams
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT:
Sigma Pi Fraternity, Theta Chapter
University Park, PA
. Raised $988 for the Haiti Relief Fund by organizing a "SpagHaiti
Dinner" Fall 2007 - Present
. Increased membership by 10% and increased chapter involvement
Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON)
University Park, PA
. Organize, attend, and host trips to collect donations which benefit
the Four Diamonds Fund Fall 2007 - Present
. Developing new ways to increase the record breaking total of $9.5
million
Actuarial Science Club
University Park, PA
. Engage in weekly study sessions for SOA/CAS exams
Fall 2009 - Present
. Attend information sessions and career fairs funded by the club to
network with alumni and students
COMPUTER SKILLS:
. Highly developed knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access) and Minitab
. Working knowledge of statistical software R and SAS
Temporary Address:
226 Highland Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Permanent Address:
544 Miller Picking Road
Hollsopple, PA 15935