Adam Soklow

9 Barnes Hill Road

Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 839-2964
adam.soklow@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full-time position in which I can successfully use my custo
mer service skills, my math aptitude and organizational skills to help an organi
zation meet and exceed its business goals. Interested in underwriting, risk man
agement, and/or claims fields
EDUCATION: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Majors: Sociology, Psychology GPA: 3.33
Dean's List: Spring & Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2009
Lewis Mills High School, Burlington, CT
Advanced Placement Statistics Honor Roll (Each semester, 2001 - 2005)
Varsity Basketball (2001 - 2005, Team Captain 2004 - 2005)
Junior Varsity Basketball (2001 - 2002, Team Captain 2002)
Boys State alternate school representative (2004)
Berkshire League Basketball Sportsmanship Award (2003)
Student of the Month (2004)
WORK Kohl's Department Store, Plainville, CT
EXPERIENCE: Re-modeling Associate Summer 2009
* Worked in a team to re-model department store
* Through our team's efforts, work was performed accurately and in a timely mann
er (faster than had ever been accomplished before)
* Recorded and maintained remodeling inventory data
State of Connecticut Dept of Administrative Services, Hartford, CT
Summer Intern, DAS Procurement Summer 2007 and 2008
* Received and recorded vendor bids for state contracts. Helped suppliers by re
sponding to their questions about the bidding process
* Contacted contractors used by the state of Connecticut to have them identify t
heir insurance coverage, to ensure they had obtained the correct type and amount
to work with the state
* Evaluated contractor-submitted insurance documentation. Contacted them if inf
ormation needed further updating or clarification
* Entered contractor insurance information (general liability, automotive, worke
rs' compensation) into procurement computer system for use by contract specialis
t staff
* Introduced and implemented improvements in data filing system
Kohl's Department Store, Canton, CT
Cashier/Customer Service May 2005 - April 2007
* Timely, accurate cashiering and daily balancing
* Assisted in training new employees
* Provided friendly, responsive, courteous customer service
Farmington Miniature Golf, Farmington, CT
Course Set-Up, Maintenance, Cashier Oct 2003 - April 2005
* Opened the business on a daily basis, ensuring it was customer-ready
* Cashier/Customer service for golf course and ice cream parlor

VOLUNTEER Burlington Lion's Club, Burlington, CT

SERVICE: Clinic Instructor Winter 2002 and 2003
* Taught fundamentals of basketball
* Taught basic strategy and organized drills
* Communicated constructive criticism for young players
Bristol Congregational Church, Bristol, CT
Soup Kitchen Worker 2004
* Handed out food to disadvantaged residents
* Cleaned soup kitchen
* Helped prepare food
Farmington Valley Lion's Club, Farmington, CT
Farmington River Clean-up Spring 2004 and 2005
Kennedy Student Services Organization, New Orleans, LA July 2009
* Re-construction of New Orleans residents' homes which were devastated by Hurri
cane Katrina
ACTIVITIES/ UCONN Intramural Basketball Fall 2005 - 2009
INTERESTS UCONN Intramural Softball Fall 2006 - 2009
Greater Hartford Softball League Summer 2008 - 2010
Fantasy Sports (frequent winner), Physical Fitness, Weight Training, Philosop
hy,
Internet, Astronomy, Music