My Resume

ALAN W. WIEDERHOLD

Permanent Address

1045 Cricklewood Dr. SW

Wyoming, Michigan 49509

(616) 559-0730

Http://business.fortunecity.com/ipo/399

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EDUCATION:

12/97 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, MI

B.A. - Political Science/Latin American Studies

Present IFEBP/WHARTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Grand Rapids, MI

CEBS - Certified Employee Benefit Specialist

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Typing: 65-70 WPM with accuracy; Alpha/Numeric 10 Key 15000 KPH

Computer Skills: MS-Word, Access, Excel, Internet Explorer Power Point, Outlook

97, Windows 95, 98 Operating Systems

EXPERIENCE:

1/98 - Present SECUREONE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS, Grand Rapids, MI

Group Insurance Representative:

This highly visible position maintained all aspects of marketing group health insurance products to employer groups and health insurance agents. Extensive working knowledge of Self-Funded and Fully Insured products coupled with ancillary benefits such as Life, Dental, Vision, Disability and Sec.125. Responsible for coordinating all facets of benefits/administration for a 437 employer group association plan. Prospect new agents through phone, trade shows and cold calling. Developed and maintain company web site & power point presentations. Coordinate employee meetings and benefit evaluation for groups ranging from 2 to 300 employees.

7/97-12/97 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE, Grand Rapids, MI

Internship/Licensed Life & Health Insurance Agent:

Maintained primary responsibility for learning all phases of promoting, marketing and cross-selling life and health insurance to a large customer base. This position involved extensive prospecting and the initiation of cold calls. Additionally responsible for reviewing insurance plans, presenting proposals, quoting/closing sales and developing community contacts.

7/90-11/93 U.S. NAVY, USS Wainwright (CG-28), USS Nicholas (FFG-47)

Yeoman Third Class (Surface Warfare):

Exercised initiative and judgment in coordinating all day-to-day legal administrative and human resource functions. Responsibilities included maintaining all 547 crew records, as well as supervising administrative personnel.

5/89-7/90 THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE, Grand Rapids, MI

Benefits Specialist:

This position maintained responsibility for paying medical claims for exempt and non-exempt employees. Developed a working knowledge of Medical and Insurance Terminology, COBRA administration, Medicaid and Medicare. Position required strong communication and organizational skills, computer knowledge and the ability to interact effectively with co-workers as well as outside clientele.