I hold three degrees from Quinnipiac University.
After military service with the United States Marine Corps which included service in The Republic of Vietnam I returned to my College education at Quinnipiac.

After returning to Civilian life I became an Insurance Adjuster and eventually formed my own company representing individuals and business organizations in the presentation and negotiation of their claims with their own insurance companies.

Motivated, I completed the last two and one half years of the B. S. requirements in two years which enabled me to enter Law School as a First Year Student in the Fall of the year following the attainment of my B. S.

I attended Law School full time while working full time and raised a family at the same time. Since Graduating from Law School I have been engaged in the private practice of law in the State of Connecticut. My practice is a general Practice with a concentration in Business Law and Litigation.

Skills

Legal - Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators, Lawyers
Management - Administrative Services Managers

Attorney
Kolb & Associates, P. C. in East Haven, Conn. (Present employment)

President
Public Adjustment Bureau, Inc. in East Haven, Conn. May 1973 to May 1981
Chief Operations Officer and Public Insurance Adjuster. Maintained this status while in full time attendance at College and Law School

Insurance Adjuster
General Adjustment Bureau in Hamden, Conn. December 1968 to May 1973 Original position was staff insurance adjuster and within three years was promoted to Branch Manager. Voluntarily terminated employment to start my own adjusting firm.

U.S. Marine U.S.
Marine Corps July 1966 to July 1968
Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. 
September 1965 to May 1977 B. S.
Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. 
September 1977 to May 1980 J. D.
Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. 
July 2002 to December 2005 MBA

Formal Education
B. S. Legal Studies
J. D. Juris Doctor
MBA Master's of Business Administration

Court Admissions
Superior Court – State of Connecticut 5-19-81
U.S. District Court 7-7-81
U.S. Court of Appeals – 2nd Circuit 9-18-81
U.S. Tax Court 10-2-81
U.S. Court of International Trade 7-14-82
U.S. Court of Claims 1-4-82
U.S. Court of Customs & Patent Appeals 8-11-82
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit 8-11-82
Supreme Court of the United States 1-21-85
Supreme Court of Florida 4-26-91
D.C. Court of Appeals 5-17-91
Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribal Court 6-30-95
U.S. District Court of Florida – Southern District 7-6-95
Mohegan Tribe Gaming Disputes 6-17-04

Experience

     Office Manager, Giordano Associates, LLC, East Haven, CT                              2011-present

• Responsible for all general bookkeeping and banking services including reconciliation
• Efficiently completes daily office tasks for President and other employees
• Interacts with clients, and insurance companies regarding insurance claims
• Works independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Maintains the client database of all past and current clientele

      Secretary, East Haven Board of Education, East Haven, CT                                 2005-2010    

• Acted as central hub for staff of 25 employees
• Responsible for local and state student data input and reports; compiled student information for permanent records (enroll, school transfer)
• Facilitated building security (camera monitoring, building entry security system)
• Efficiently completed clerical tasks for administrator, staff members and PTO
• Addressed parental/staff/student concerns and resolved disputes (FERPA)
• Purchased supplies and books for the building and prepared requisitions

Secretary, Town of East Haven, East Haven, CT                                                  2002-2005

• Completed the pre-approval of applicants for the State Department of Economic and Community Development Small Cities Home Rehabilitation Loan Program
• Prepared all necessary documents for Section 8 listings for the town’s program recipients
• Assisted town residents regarding the Section 8 and the Small Cities program
• Resolved disputes with residents and landlords along with management companies over housing issues

Administrative/Medical Assistant, Harold D. Levy, M.D., Branford, CT              1999-2005

• Prepared patient files and updated personal information
• Prepared relevant documents for medical records requests
• Communicated in person and by telephone with patients, other physicians, insurance companies and pharmacies while adhering to HIPAA regulations
• Obtained approval for patient referrals from insurance companies

Skills

• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proficient with Intuit QuickBooks
• Strong skill base in PC computers, digital camera, fax machines, copiers, and scanners
• Extensive training in the student based informational system SASI and Power School

Community Involvement

Executive Board Member, East Haven Yellowjacket Athletic Club                  2003-2014

• Record minutes as the elected Secretary at monthly meetings and distribute to members of the club

  Commission Clerk, Town of East Haven                                                            2003-present

• Record minutes at monthly meetings of the Housing Authority, Urban Renewal Agency, Park and Recreation Commission, Americans With Disability Act Commission and Economic Development Commission and distribute to all members including the Town Clerk

Education

South Central Community College, New Haven, CT                                             1985-1986

General Studies, undeclared major