Kris W. Teerhuis, B.A., RHU

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Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T-5J8

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E-mail: y76dwi@r.postjobfree.com

Date of birth: December 2, 1982

Education_______________________________________________________________

2004 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Major: History

Minor: Mathematics

University of Manitoba

2000 Collège Pierre Elliott-Trudeau

High-school diploma (honors)

Highlights of Qualifications________________________________________________

• Fluent in both official languages (French/English)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong case management and organizational skills

• Effective decision maker

Work Experience_________________________________________________________

2005 – present The Great-West Life Assurance Company

• Assistant Advisor Development Manager – Working as a part of a team to manage and execute multiple priorities to maintain a position of strength in the group insurance market.

• Claims Specialist – Working directly with claimants and medical professionals to manage ongoing long-term disability claims.

• Senior Underwriter – Analyzing and managing disability and critical illness insurance applications from prospective clients primarily out of the province of Québec.

2004 - 2005 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission (MLCC)

• Store Clerk – Working as a product consultant with individual customers to ensure superior customer service and satisfaction.

2002 - 2004 Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

• Historic Site Interpreter – Utilizing knowledge of Canadian History to convey the history of the site to both French and English visitors.

2003 - 2004 Manitoba Festival du Voyageur

• Historic Site Interpreter -- Conveying the history of the fur trade era to the general public in both French and English.

Volunteer Experience ______________________________________

2009 Gold division representative - Adult Inline Hockey Committee (AIHC)

• Working as a member of a team to promote the sport of roller hockey at a provincial level.

Achievements and Interests______________________________________

2009 – 2011 Completed 2 full marathons and one half marathon.

2006 Obtained my Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designation.

2005 Successfully completed the ‘Basic Wine Course’ provided through the MLCC in order to enhance product knowledge.

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