Franklin John Wilkes III
*** ******** ***, ******* ** 07670
201-***-**** **********@*****.***
Career Objective
Interested in pursuing a career in the insurance industry focused on underwriting, claims or marketing. Resourceful and self-motivated with the ability to adapt quickly to challenging and changing situations.
Education
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT Graduated, December 2010
B.A. in Psychology, Minor in History
Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ September 2006–May 2008
Experience
Arch Insurance Group, Jersey City, NJ Summer 2009
Compliance Dept. Intern
• Created and maintained 60 customer files for insurance carrier clients
• Followed up for documentation and met time sensitive deadlines
Casualty Claims Intern Summer 2008
• Created and maintained 50 claim files for general liability and workers compensation
• Monitored overall claim activities on a daily basis
Casualty Department/Railroad Group Intern Summer 2006
• Assisted underwriters with their analysis of the loss experience of potential insureds
• Created and monitored daily underwriting files
National Institute for People with Disabilities, Teaneck, NJ Summer 2010
• Worked with 50-70 year olds with a range of mental disabilities including dementia
• Assisted with daily routines, helped them prepare meals and accompanied them to doctor appointments. Provided companionship and assisted them in dealing with daily encounters and conflicts
Camp Taconic, Hinsdale, MA Summer 2007
Camp counselor
• Worked with children in rocketry and science
Activities & Leadership
Student Programming Board-Quinnipiac University
• Helped to create and organize student activities
• Built stages for concerts
Kroner Hall President-Rider University
• President of coed dormitory overseeing residential life on campus. As president I helped organize events for the dorm building, helped raise funds for certain charities.
• Participated in various leadership workshops, such as Team Building, and Leadership
Volunteered at Soup Kitchen
Volunteered at the JCC refurbishing synagogues
Skills and Interests
Computer Skills: expert knowledge of Microsoft Office
Foreign language: Conversational in French
Avid Bicyclist, Skier, Exercise Enthusiast, Golfer