1. Joseph D. Kirk
65c Foss Avenue ♦ Hampton, NJ 08827
908-442-5808 ♦ jkirk1@terpmail.umd.edu
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Cumulative GPA: 3.47
Robert H. Smith School of Business Expected May 2017
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Actuarial Mathematics Minor
American University of Rome January 2016 – May 2016
• Adapted to unfamiliar environment and embraced cultural differences
• Used communication and organizational skills to navigate through new cities
Sophomore Wall Street Fellows August 2014 – May 2015
• Developed an extensive knowledge of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets in a small-class setting
• Attended networking events and guest speaker series
Relevant Coursework
• Advanced Financial Management, Applied Probability & Statistics II, Accounting II, Financial Markets,
Investments, International Finance
WORK EXPERIENCE
Korn Ferry Hay Group Reston, VA
Healthcare Actuarial Analyst Intern May 2016 – July 2016
• Reviewed Contract Year 2017 Medicare Part-D plans for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Analyzed large amounts of data to determine reasonableness of costs and projected trends
• Drafted actuarial questions and maintained documentation records for multiple bids as part of a larger team effort
• Developed plan-specific comments for corresponding failing sub reviews using bid pricing tools
• Communicated with ten insurers to develop more comprehensive bid proposals according to CMS standards
The Insurance Exchange Rockville, MD
Summer Intern June 2015 – August 2015
• Gained a thorough understanding of the insurance industry while rotating through the agency’s six departments
• Attended Group Benefits and Property/Casualty sales meetings with current and prospective clients
• Authored marketing materials according to FINRA standards to engage clients on potential investment opportunities
• Performed audits on client accounts using Excel and company software
Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club Far Hills, NJ
Assistant Pool Manager May 2014 – August 2014
• Monitored guests and responded to needs and requests in a warm and timely manner
• Supervised Pool Side Café and ensured quality service at an efficient speed
• Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking
• Functioned in a team environment during high-volume, fast-paced operations
• Assisted management with the transition in the opening of new aquatics center
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Alpha Tau Omega Leadership Fraternity April 2014 – Present
Executive Board
• Collaborated with an eleven member board to oversee daily fraternal operations and the state of the chapter
• Registered brothers on various athletics teams throughout the semester
• Rescheduled playoff games with the Director of Intramurals as needed
• Managed a $5,000 budget for events during Homecoming week
• Participated in ‘Ten Man Plan’ learning about and creating plans to educate community about sexual assault safety
TRAINING, SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Programs: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, SQL
Interests: Basketball, Fitness, Skiing, Golf
