BRYAN HARDESTY
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanhardesty
**** *. ***** **. ***. 5-317-***-****
Carmel, IN 46033 ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
MBA Professional with strong business, analytical, and manufacturing experience seeking opportunity in accounting/finance. Skilled in investigations, policy and source document analysis, compliance, and claim account management. Excellent analytical, research, and interpretation skills with proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
EDUCATION
MBA, Accounting – Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN 2012 (3.97 GPA)
BA, History – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Family Insurance, Indianapolis, IN June 2001 - August 2012
Casualty Claim Desk Adjuster
Investigated, analyzed, and negotiated settlement of liability and bodily injury claims and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by working claims within mandated guidelines.
• Analyzed policies to verify whether coverage was available. Initiated denial letters to appropriate parties when applicable.
• Interpreted policies to determine whether accident/incident met definition of loss.
• Investigated claims by securing police reports, recorded statements, scene investigations, medical bills, medical records, and employment information in a timely fashion.
• Determined liability through analysis of facts gathered in investigation and application of policy provisions, statutes and legal precedent.
• Paid medical bills, auto invoices, and other claim related expenses to appropriate vendors.
• Logged and tracked payment of bills to ensure they did not exceed policy limits.
Accomplishments
• Suggested streamlining of internal document process that was eventually adopted company wide.
• Awarded “Claim Superstar” award for excellent customer service.
Holiday Inn, Bloomington, IN May 2000 – May 2001
Banquet Set Up/Server
Prepared rooms for weddings and business conferences and provided food and water service for each.
• Completed set up of rooms to customer specifications.
• Required minimal supervision for task completion.
• Provided host and hospitality services as server.
Auburn Clutch Company, Garrett, IN May 1999 – August 1999
Manufacturing Line Worker
Manufactured industrial and agricultural clutches and prepared them for shipment.
• Experience using lathe to prepare parts for clutch construction.
• Ensured clutches met quality balance standards through use of rotating balancing machine.
• Familiarity with OSHA and manufacturing requirements.
Contractor’s Warehouse, Fort Wayne, IN May 1999 – August 1999
External Lumber Yard Associate
Inspected, identified, and logged items being purchased and removed from yard.
• Provided internal control through security checks of merchandise, ensuring invoices matched products purchased
• Operated forklift to restock items and assist customers in loading their orders.
• Responsible for securing and closing the external lumber yard in the evening.
Auburn Clutch Company, Garrett, IN July 1998 – August 1998
Assistant to Quality Control Manager
Assisted the quality control manager with projects designed to maintain ISO compliance.
• Identified and logged manufacturing equipment location within factory.
• Assisted with data entry into GAGEpack program.
Guardian Industries, Auburn, IN May 1998 – July 1998
Manufacturing Line Worker
Prepared finished product for shipment per ISO specifications.
• Removed finished product from assembly line and properly secured finished product per ISO standards.
• Coordinated with quality control to ensure products were correctly labeled as finished product or work in progress.
• Familiarity with OSHA and manufacturing requirements.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Compliance • The Negotiation Process • HIPAA Compliance
Assertive Communication • Protecting Customer Information
Perceptive Communication • Medicare Compliance Guidelines • Customer Service Skills