Insurance Assistant

Portfolio

I have an online portfolio with examples of editorial work, writing, and design work.

https://brianthadendesignportfolio.wordpress.com

Experience

STUDENT GRADER PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY ; PORTLAND OR SPRING 2015 I graded academic papers for a scholarship skills course through the Computer Sciences department. The course consisted of 15-20 PhD candidates learning scholarly essay writing. I graded essays against a rubric and provided written feedback to the students.

BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, STATE OF OREGON, PORTLAND OR 2013-2014 I gathered and analyzed information pertinent to disputed eligibility of unemployment benefits. I also received and responded to inquiries from claimants and employers in order to explain the legal requirements and procedures of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program. I interpreted the state and federal unemployment insurance laws, agency rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines in order to determine claimant eligibility for benefits. I also testified on behalf of the Commissioner of Labor at contested benefit determination appeal hearings and presented evidence, facts, and reasoning to support affirmation, denial, or reductions of UI benefits and /or employer charging of UI benefits.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ADJUDICATOR, STATE OF NEBRASKA; LINCOLN NE 2012 – 2013 I gathered and analyzed information pertinent to disputed eligibility of unemployment benefits. I also received and responded to inquiries from claimants and employers in order to explain the legal requirements and procedures of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program. I interpreted the state and federal unemployment insurance laws, agency rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines in order to determine claimant eligibility for benefits. I also testified on behalf of the Commissioner of Labor at contested benefit determination appeal hearings and presented evidence, facts, and reasoning to support affirmation, denial, or reductions of UI benefits and /or employer charging of UI benefits.

Brian Thaden

402-***-**** acr3nl@r.postjobfree.com 3055 NW Park View Lane Portland, Oregon ADMISSIONS ADVISOR, AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY; PORTLAND OR 2011-2012 I interviewed prospective students in support of their decision to attend/select schooling through the university and I assisted prospective students through the admissions process in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations I also helped prepare each student for school by partnering with academic departments outside of admissions, including the office of financial aid and the office of the Registrar. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ADJUDICATOR, STATE OF NEBRASKA; LINCOLN NE 2009 – 2011 I gathered and analyzed information pertinent to disputed eligibility of unemployment benefits. I also received and responded to inquiries from claimants and employers in order to explain the legal requirements and procedures of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program. I interpreted the state and federal unemployment insurance laws, agency rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines in order to determine claimant eligibility for benefits. I also testified on behalf of the Commissioner of Labor at contested benefit determination appeal hearings and presented evidence, facts, and reasoning to support affirmation, denial, or reductions of UI benefits and /or employer charging of UI benefits.

EXPO INC LINCOLN NE; 2004-2009

I oversaw daily operations at Iguanas Pub. Hired, trained, and managed of 25-35 full-time and part time employee. I managed payroll and inventory; ensured profitability by analyzing profit and loss statements. I was in charge of advertising and promoting the business.

Education

Portland State University Master of Science - Professional and Technical Writing 2015

-Ooligan Press

-Wring Teaching Assistant for Japanese Literature in Translation Courses taught by Dr. Laurence Kominz. Fall 2014 Winter 2015

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bachelor’s of Arts - English Literature 2005 Skills

Adobe InDesign, Madcap Flare, oXygen Xml Editor

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