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  • Mike Powell
  • 16431 Hidden Gate Ct. Sugar Land, TX 77478
  • 281-277-1850
  • Email: eb_elvis@yahoo.com

    A position in which I can use my knowledge of computer networks, HTML, and Microsoft Office to create applications and offer support to others..

    A+ certified; power user of Microsoft Windows, Office, and FrontPage; webmaster at current company (http://www.oric-hb.com); classes in Visual Basic and Access; installed client-server network at home with Windows 2000 Server; beginning MCSE certification tests; created a resource web page for insurance underwriters (https://members.tripod.com/aaron753/underwriter.htm).

Senior Underwriter - Old Republic Insurance Co. Houston, TX 77063 - July 1992 to Present
    • Approved the insuring, pricing, and coverages for insureds all over the U.S.;
    • Created numerous applications with Microsoft Excel and Access used for rating, preparing quotations, issuing policies, tracking premiums, losses, results per agencies and states, with graphs, which was used in negotiating annual reinsurance treaties and reviewed by Old Republic's chairman, Al Zucaro;
    • Redesigned the company's web page including forms used for online claims reporting;
    • Served as the Houston representative for Old Republic's project to move paper documents online using SilverPlume;
    • Gave training classes on using the internet and internet resources for insurance underwriters;
    • Represented Old Republic at industry-related trade shows.

Senior Underwriter - Johnson & Higgins, Houston, TX Dec. 1991 to July 1992

Commercial Lines Underwriter - Aetna Life & Casualty, Houston, TX - June 1985 - Oct. 1992

Manager - Time-Out Family Amusement Centers, Inc., Houston, TX - June 1982 - June 1985

    • 1999: Wharton County Junior College, Sugar Land, TX
      Visual Basic, Microsoft Access
    • 1981: Kent State University, Kent, OH
      German, Chemistry, Algebra Classes
    • 1976 - 1980: Malone College, Canton, OH
      Bachelor of Science, Music Education - Cum Laude
    • 1972 - 1976: Hanover-Horton High School, Horton, MI
      High School Diploma,  College Preparatory

    Certified Insurance Counselor; member Houston Area League of PC Users

    References Available Upon Request

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