ANDREW J. POWRIE
Shelby Township, MI. 48316
Phone 586-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
M.S. in Accounting, May 2007 – Present
Wayne State University, School of Business Administration
Current GPA: 3.4
B.B.A. in Finance, December 2000
Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business
Cumulative GPA: 3.5 Major GPA: 3.5
WORK EXPERIENCE
12/2000 – 09/2008
Risk Managers Insurance Agency, LLC Independent Insurance Agency, Shelby Twp, MI.
Accounting Manager (07/2004 – 09/2008)
Responsible for all Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and tax preparation for CPA
Created and adjusted monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets to coincide with production
and cash flow forecasting prepared on a monthly basis
Prepared and processed payroll and monthly distributions to solicitors along with 1099’s
Processed all general ledger, journal, and bookkeeping entries
Handled collection of all past due premiums, invoicing, and premium financing
Reconciled all cash and credit accounts for banking and account currents with carriers
Commercial Lines Agent (01/2002 – 07/2004)
Serviced small and middle market accounts with annual premiums of $10,000 - $75,000
respectively and/or annual gross sales of $10,000 - $5,000,000 with a %7 increase in
policy retention
New business for large and specialty market accounts with annual premium size greater
than $75,000 and/or gross sales greater than $5,000,000
Worked on all in-house underwriting needed for new and renewal business submissions,
resulted in a 12% increase in policy retention and a 18% reduction in claims paid
Implemented same day customer response program on all certificates of insurance,
quotes, and claims management
Commercial Surety, Fidelity, and License/Permit Bond Agent
Personal Lines Agent & Commercial Lines CSR (12/2000 – 01/2002)
Quoted all renewal and new business policies for all Personal Lines customers
Provided customer service and support for all Home, Auto, Life, and Health customers
Mentored the Personal Lines CSR in product knowledge, claims process, and policy
change procedures and guidelines
Assisted all Commercial Lines agents in quoting accounts, claims reporting and
endorsement processing
Prepared new and renewal policies for delivery to the insured by the appropriate agent
SKILLS & ASSOCIATIONS
Computer software skills – Quickbooks, AMS, Applied, Microsoft Excel, Power Point,
Access, Word, Peachtree
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
Member of Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
Member of AICPA