A Novel Take

 Matthew Ferraro

220 Arlington Ave, Ottawa, ON

matthew.v.ferraro@gmail.com

(613) 600-0271

 

 

Education

 

The University of Ottawa – bachelor’s degree in English Literature, 2006-2010

All Saints Catholic High School – Graduated with honours, 2006

 

Work Experience

 

Underwriting assistant at Economical Insurance, 2011-2012

 

·         Communicated with clients through e-mail and over the phone

·         Screened insurance applications for eligibility

·         Assessed risk of potential clients

 

Technical Assistant at Gradient Microclimate Engineering, 2009

 

·         Completed and modified CAD drawings of various structures

·         Wrote and edited technical reports

 

Server at Subway, 2008-2009

 

·         Served food to customers

·         Cleaned and prepared the restaurant

 

Skills and Abilities

 

·         I can work well independently or as a member of a team

·         My verbal and written communication skills are excellent

·         I enjoy talking to people and helping them with their problems

·         I am a quick learner and I enjoy taking on new challenges

·         I have an awesome sense of humour!