Dereck Vaughn- - Birmingham, AL
WORK EXPERIENCE
McGriff Insurance Services
June 2016 – Present
Marketing Account Executive Trainee/Marketing Assistant
Birmingham, AL
McGriff is a full-service insurance broker providing risk management and insurance solutions to clients
across the U.S.
Produce effective risk management solutions for clients across commercial, energy, and construction industries
Analyze client’s exposures and loss exhibits to model and assess coverage options and effectively communicate
risk profiles to carriers
Prepare monthly analysis of clients’ claim history that includes: loss stratifications, loss forecasting, and other
financial risk analytics
Train colleagues in role-related competencies, software capabilities, and client specific needs
PNC Bank
May 2013 – May 2016
Financial Services Representative
Mobile, AL
Manages the customer experience by identifying opportunities to improve the customer's financial wellbeing
Assess and effectively manage all risks associated with a client’s personal or business objective through adhering
sound bank policies and procedures
Apply product and procedural knowledge to identify, mitigate and solve customer problems effectively to drive
customer loyalty
Ray Hunter, CPA
Jan. 2013 – May 2013
Accounting Intern
Mobile, AL
Reviewed, audited and balanced clients’ financial records to maintain quality assurance of work, and ensure that
clients followed proper bookkeeping and accounting practices
Created Excel spreadsheets to assist clients in maintaining accounts, including converting clients from
handwritten books/journals to computerized financial records
EDUCATION
Spring Hill College
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cum laude; Finance Honors Society
Degree Received May 2015
Mobile, AL
Spring Hill College
B.S. Finance & Economics
Achieved Dean’s List recognition; Volunteer Tutor
Degree Received May 2013
Mobile, AL
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Certified Risk Manager (CRM) – obtained 2020
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) – obtained 2018
Property & Casualty License (P&C) – obtained 2016
SKILLS
Skills: Analytical thinking and problem solving skills; Teamwork and Project Management; Accurate and detailoriented; Effective communication skills; Strategic planning; Financial analysis
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