Adjunct Professor Resume Example Columbus State Community College

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Professional Summary

Charismatic and industrious professional with proven expertise in communication and negotiation. Offering comprehensive background in building relationships, cultivating partnerships and excellent customer service. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring with a talent for interacting with all levels of professionals. Eager to fulfill the opportunity within PET as a National Account Executive.

Work History

Adjunct Professor, 01/2019 to Current
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, Ohio

Professor of Paralegal Studies in Advanced Legal Research and Writing, Legal Research and Writing, Legal Environment of Business and Civil Practice and Procedure
Achieved perfect customer satisfaction scores for Spring and Fall 2019.
Scored highest rating in department for student success, retention and engagement.
Evaluated student comprehension using exams, quizzes and assignments and managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
Utilized innovative methods of instruction, including video, interactive class activities and discussions to present course material.
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits to ensure long-term success.

Adjunct Graduate Professor, 03/2008 to 06/2014
New England College – Henniker, New Hampshire

Led and prepared graduate students in strategic planning and organizational management courses to convert analytical business theories into relevant presentations.
Applied innovative instruction to graduate students on critical communication skills, including presentations, writing reports, business correspondence and executive memoranda.
Increased customer satisfaction and business retention through relentless pursuit of cohort education and degree attainment, while protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
Achieved 100% graduation rate on students coached in capstone project presentation and thesis.

Claims Legal Counsel/Regional Associate General Counsel, 02/2003 to 10/2008
Nationwide Insurance – Detroit, Michigan, Bedford, New Hampshire

Built and maintained relationships with clients, including claims, outside vendors, counsel, Trial Division, sales, product, underwriting and Office of Chief Legal Officer
Coordinated and crafted communications with business partners on rapidly changing laws and regulations impacting Nationwide products and customers
Trained and coached over 500 claims associates in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions on ethics, state regulations, case law and dispute resolution in order to streamline efficient Best Practices across the organization
Developed opportunities to promote customers' interests
Coordinated with New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine Departments of Insurance for regulatory compliance communications
Managed relationship with outside legal counsel and state/regional leadership to craft solutions to conflicts involving complex multi-jurisdictional insurance contracts, losses and lawsuits to consistently resolve claims and lower pending
Primary legal business partner with sales, agents, product, underwriting and corporate for all current and potential legal issues impacting Michigan and the New England states
Researched and prepared legal memoranda regarding commercial and personal lines legal coverage and contract interpretation to assist in consistent claims resolution
Negotiated with insurance companies and administrators on heath insurance contract interpretation to lower pending and reserves
Served as a mentor to develop claims associates into seasoned and proven litigation file handlers
Facilitated agreements between customers and outside counsel through alternative dispute resolution to resolve conflicts and litigation

Associate Attorney, 08/1999 to 02/2003
Kerr, Russell & Weber, PLC – Detroit, Michigan

Negotiated and managed million-dollar contracts, conflicts and lawsuits involving Property and Casualty Insurance Companies, health providers and systems as well as third party administrators
Argued motions and attended hearings, facilitations and mediations in both state and federal courts on complex commercial litigation actions
Conducted extensive research to prepare and draft legal and appellate briefs, including the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Prepared and conducted depositions, interrogatories, motions, and trial binders

Education

Juris DoctorWayne State University Law School - Detroit, MI

Moot Court National Team - Second Place, Regional Competition.

Bachelor of Arts: International RelationsMichigan State University - East Lansing, MI

Paralegal CertificateAmerican Institute for Paralegal Studies - Detroit, Michigan

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Columbus State Community College
New England College
Nationwide Insurance
Kerr, Russell & Weber, PLC

School Attended

Wayne State University Law School
Michigan State University
American Institute for Paralegal Studies

Job Titles Held:

Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Graduate Professor
Claims Legal Counsel/Regional Associate General Counsel
Associate Attorney

Degrees

Juris Doctor
Bachelor of Arts : International Relations
Paralegal Certificate

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