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Portrait of Antone Wallace

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Antone Wallace

Controlled direction and mission timeliness of USS Albany 753 submarine; served watch duty and provided navigation to the Officer of the Deck; diverted submarine from hitting underwater contacts; operated oxygen generator and Diesel Engine. at USS Albany 753, Pier 3 Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA

  • Ohio State University
  • Social Work
  • Class of 2015
  • Galloway, OH

Member since December 2013

About

USS Albany 753, Norfolk, Virginia
Auxiliary Machinist Mate February 2008-February 2013
Controlled direction and mission timeliness of USS Albany 753 submarine; served watch duty and provided navigation to the Officer of the Deck; diverted submarine from hitting underwater contacts; operated generator which supplied oxygen to crew and eliminated need for surfacing, protecting submarine against detection; removed harmful carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide emissions from atmosphere to provide palpable air levels; conducted diesel engine which produced emergency power for evacuation of contaminants from submarine; performed maintenance on refrigeration unit, conserving frozen products for an indefinite time during missions; prevented injury and death by securing energized and moving equipment; maintained numerous operations such as steering and diving hydraulics, trim and drain systems, ventilation systems and sanitary systems; honorably discharged in 2013.

Military Entrance Processing/Navy Recruiting Station, Columbus, Ohio
United States Naval Recruit April 2007-February 2008
Trained vigorously in preparation for Navy physical readiness tests; entered nutrition program to adhere to Navy body fat standards; managed finances for long-term absence.

Hastings Mutual Insurance, Hastings, Michigan
Commercial Lines Underwriter June 2006-April 2007
Advised external agents, broker dealers, administration and insurance holders concerning policies; analyzed credit of insurance holders to determine potential risks and ensuring scores met standards of Hastings Mutual guidelines; interpreted needs of potential insurance holders in accordance with state laws and company guidelines such as Hazard Guide and ISO manuals; set standard for weekly department underwriting production goals.

Cincinnati Financial Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio
Commercial Lines Underwriter September 2003-June 2006
Acted as a liaison between agents, broker dealers and field representatives to complete tasks such as solicitation of new business, processing of policy renewals and endorsements; worked on a team which was one of the top nine agencies in Ohio to write five million dollars in premiums; expedited insurance payouts by guaranteeing accuracy of internal departments such as claims, accounting and data entry; managed the business operations of the agencies within my territory to ensure both they met profit goals and overall values of Cincinnati Insurance Company.

Humana Choice Care, Cincinnati, Ohio
Customer Service February 2003-August 2003
Informed insurance holders about copays, coinsurance, deductibles out-of-pocket max, and benefits; furnish holders with information on primary care physicians contracted with Humana, hospice pharmacy benefits, claims and the appeals process; worked directly with doctors and health care providers regarding claims statuses, members eligibility, and in and out of network coverage.

FACS Group, INC, Mason, Ohio
Manager of Credit Granting and New Account June 2001-February 2003
Managing a team of one lead and sixteen associates handling credit bureau inquires, opening corporate and interior design accounts, minimizing risk through the use of fraud files, opening instant credit accounts via phone from the store expanding our customer base by processing applications received through various channels. Rewarding associates through multiple recognition programs. Monitoring average handle time, average speed of answers, percentages staffed, and overall call volume for all FACS Divisions.

EDUCATION

Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts May 2001
Major: English
Minor: Sociology

America Institute for CPCU, Malvern, Pennsylvania
Associates Degree January 2003
Major: Commercial Underwriting (AU)
Associates Degree June 2003
Major: Insurance Services (AIS)

CERTIFICATES
Risk Assessment (ARM 54), Risk Control (ARM 55) Certificate in General Insurance (INS), Insurance Institute of America. Automated Electrolytic Oxygen Generator Operator, Submarine Diesel Engine Operator, Machinist Mate Auxiliary Equipment Mechanic, Basic Enlisted Submarine School. Environmental Protection Agency Universal Refrigerant Technician.

Education

  • The Ohio State University

    Social Work

    2013 – 2015

  • Wittenberg University

    English/Sociology

    1997 – 2001

Honors and awards

  • Honor Society

    Honor Society.org

  • Naval Achievement Medal

    United States Navy Honor Medal

  • Certificate in General Insurance (INS)

    Insurance Institute of America accreditation

  • Associate in Commercial Lines Underwriting (AU)

    Insurance Institute of America Commercial Lines Underwriter accreditation exemplifying expertise in Commercial Lines Casualty Underwriting.

  • Associate in Insurance Services (AIS)

    Day to day problem solving with external Agents, Agency owners, Agency CSR’s and insureds. Stringent underlying credit analysis of potential risks to ensure they meet the financial criteria as an acceptable risk

Goals and interests

Outside the classroom

Volunteering, movie going, cycling, running, travel, concert going, and reading just to name a few.

Experience

  • Controlled direction and mission timeliness of USS Albany 753 submarine; served watch duty and provided navigation to the Officer of the Deck; diverted submarine from hitting underwater contacts; operated oxygen generator and Diesel Engine.

    USS Albany 753, Pier 3 Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA

    Feb 2008 – Feb 2013

  • Trained vigorously in preparation for Navy physical readiness tests; entered nutrition program to adhere to Navy body fat standards; managed finances for long-term absence.

    Military Entrance Processing/Navy Recruiting Station

    Apr 2007 – Feb 2008

  • Deciphering which risks fit best in various programs offered such as Business Owners Policies, Select Contractors, Church Program, etc. Achieving and maintaining weekly departmental underwriting production goals and standards.

    Hastings Mutual Insurance

    Jun 2006 – Apr 2007

  • Monitoring the business acumen of the agencies within my territory to ensure that they are not only profitable, but in line with the overall philosophy of Cincinnati Insurance Company and that their submissions to insure reflect company philosophy

    Cincinnati Financial Corporation

    Sep 2003 – Jun 2006

  • Informing members on Copays, Coinsurance, Deductibles, Primary Care Physicians contracted with Humana, Claims, Appeals process, Pharmacy benefits, Hospice, Out of pocket max benefits and contracted amounts.

    Humana

    Feb 2003 – Sep 2003

  • Managing a team of one lead and sixteen associates handling credit bureau inquires, opening corporate and interior design accounts.

    Facs Group, a division of Federated Department Stores

    Jun 2001 – Feb 2003

Volunteering

  • Motivational Speaker for inner city youth, volunteer, server

    Two Girls Volleyball Club

    Dec 2013

  • Volunteer

    Holy Family Church

    Oct 2013

  • Congressional Military Liaison

    The Office of Congresswoman Joyce Beatty

    Sep 2013 – May 2015