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Ricky's work combines: Business, Numbers, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Mascoutah Community High School
Bachelor's Degree
Women's Studies
Illinois State University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Claims Adjusters, Examiners, & Investigators:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Women's Studies
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Worked at the Naval shipyard for government contractor and didn't like it.
2.
Introduced to insurance over lunch with a relative in the industry.
3.
First Manager saw leadership qualities in me as a trainee.
4.
Moved out of claims and into underwriting to learn the full scope of the business.
5.
A merger/acquisition brought me back to my strength being a leader in claims.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You should go into the armed services and follow the footsteps of your Father.
How I responded:
Stay true to yourself and follow your dreams
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Worked hard to obtain an athletic scholarship and worked during academic school year to finance my education.