Elizabeth G. Kosa
Covington, LA 70433
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in a professional environment,
in which I can utilize my previous skills and education for the betterment
of an organization.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - May 2006
Concentration: English
SKILLS
Proficient in Macintosh and PC Computers, including all Microsoft Office
applications.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Covington, LA
October 2011 - November 2012
Training Assistant
(Temp: Oct.-Dec. Full Time Dec.-Nov.)
Manage monthly New Hire Orientation Program which includes facilitation.
Assist with Annual Training Program
Update New Hire Orientation Program schedule to reflect changes in dates,
times, program content, and presenters
Ensure all required materials are given, all presenters' material is
current, there is an adequate supply of materials
Ensure hotel requirements are fulfilled through coordination with the
appropriate company travel coordinator and hotel for New Hire Orientation
and Senior Leaders Program
Manage arrangements and purchase orders for required services including
hotel, meals, and training vendors
Assist with Emerging Leaders and Senior Leaders Program. Including hotel
arrangements to ensure all required leadership materials are delivered to
participants, liaison between vendors and company for each event
Provide administrative support to the Training Coordinator, including
varied errands and/or tasks
McCormick, Paulding & Huber, LLP, Hartford, CT
March 2011 - August 2011
Legal Secretary
Perform a broad range of secretarial duties requiring a thorough knowledge
of IP Litigation documents, procedures and specialized terminology
Knowledge of Patents and trademarks
Ability to file U.S. Patent applications and related forms online through
the USPTO website
Experience with handling all aspects of domestic and international patent
litigation, including review of attorney dockets to assure maintaining all
due dates; oversee creation, maintenance and organization of files for all
cases
Manage multiple projects under strict timelines and perform word processing
duties as needed
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Simsbury, CT
June 2008 - March 2011
Promotion: Claim Operation Monitor Specialist - Employment Practices
Liability & Directors & Officers
Review submitted claim documentation on a national level, segment
accordingly and assign to appropriate examiner.
Extensive knowledge of legal system in terms of federal/ state fillings,
attorney demand letters and EEOC charges.
Contact the insured and acknowledge receipt of claim.
Monitor low severity claims, acting as the examiner to follow up every 90-
120 days with the intention to close the claim as soon as possible.
In charge of following up on any final billing from defense counsel
Mentor for new hires for the Monitor Specialist position.
In charge of coordinating assignments to all Monitor Specialists.
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Simsbury, CT
March 2008 - June 2008
Claim's Assistant III - Errors & Omissions
Provide administrative support, such as processing incoming and outgoing
mail, filing, copying, faxing, scanning, and sending out
coverage/acknowledgment letters on a daily basis.
Maintain and process monthly attendance records for claims unit.
In charge of updating Bordereaux files (laundry list) for the unit,
including updating overview screen within CIS and updating electronic claim
files.
Responsible for processing travel expenses, as well as making travel
arrangements.
Authorized to process reserves, payments, receipts and correct losses
within the Chubb & Son Claim's Systems.
Assist customers on the telephone. Screens calls and directs to appropriate
management staff when necessary.