Matthew J.R. McGhie

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Douglasville, GA 30135

admyaz@r.postjobfree.com

C. 404-***-****

H. 678-***-****

Objective Summary

Seeking a job that will allow me to utilize my Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. I am a self-starter, hard worker, team player and very dependable. I am proactive, self-motivated and goal-oriented, always doing my best to get a job done and very willing to work with different types of people.

Skills

Excellent ability to work both independently and to be part of an effective team with a highly cooperative and collaborative work style

Excellent ability to maintain database records, analyze data, and prepare reports and presentations from those records

The ability to adapt and work effectively as the situation changes

Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively.

Excellent research and analytic ability

Proficient typing skills – 90 words per minute

Diligent worker and excellent at Very good at multitasking and completing tasks on time.

Worked with HP Digital Flow 8500 scanner and with Sharp MX-654 Copier

Excellent knowledge of Windows Operating Systems XP, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10

Excellent Internet research skills

Work Experience

July 2015 – May 2015

Claims Research Intern

American Southern Insurance, Atlanta GA.

Trained as an Insurance Claims intern. Duties included learning the role of a Claims Adjuster and assisting different Claims adjusters in providing research and analyzing material.

June 2016 – February 2018

Junior Claims Research Analyst

American Southern Insurance, Atlanta GA.

Researched Auto Insurance Claims for various Claims Adjusters. Making sure the Claimants information and all related accident Claim information were correct.

Entered all of the Company’s six (6) year Claim backlog and current Claims information into ISO CLAIMSEARCH cloud database.

Scanned new Claims documents including punch slips disbursed checks and associated documents for export into database repository.

Participated in weekly Claims meetings and “large loss” payout analysis.

October 2018-February 2019

University of West Georgia, Political Department

Responsible for Political Science Research in the areas of Latin American studies.

Worked closely with Department Head to provide timely research in 2018 and 2019.

Worked under Dr. J. Salvador Peralta to streamline a university-grant project related to growth of Latin American countries from 1990 to 2016.

January 2019-present

Boundary Waters Aquatic Center

Douglas County Government, GA

Worked as a lifeguard providing service to patrons, high school swim teams and swim meets.

Job included: observing and organizing the activities of swimmers, enforcing applicable pool policies and regulations, rescuing swimmers in distress, and providing emergency care.

Maintain swimmer safety. Monitor water conditions and guest behavior, enforcing safety rules and paying close attention to swimmer activities and behavior

Delegate instructions to junior lifeguards during life-saving situations

Education

University of West Georgia – Political Science – Bachelor of Science Degree

RS Thomas Insurance School, Atlanta GA - Claims Agent Certificate

RS Thomas Insurance School, Atlanta GA - Claims Adjuster Certificate

Red Cross Advance Lifeguard Certification – Refresher Certification course completed

Interests and Activities

Musician – Classical Pianist, drummer, bass guitar, acoustic guitar

Avid reader and novel writer

Volunteer at Lithia Springs Public Library

God’s Farm Summer camp volunteer – working with disenfranchised youth

Certifications

Red Cross/CPR certified

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