Benjamin Miller
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Credentials
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Open Water Diver
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Experience
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Hooker & Holcombe
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actuarial Associate
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Nov 2021 - Present
· Preparing of annual pension and OPEB funding reports for a variety of clients including corporate (qualified & non-qualified), municipal, non-profit, and church plans · Preparing of GASB 67/68, GASB 74/75, and FASB ASC 715 reports · Conducting experience studies to review the fit of current assumptions, proposing changes when applicable · Assisting clients with plan design - estimating the costs of proposed plan changes · Preparing Government filings including forms 5500, 8955-SSA & PBGC · Preparing individual benefit calculations and statements Show less
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Mercer
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United States
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Apr 2019 - Dec 2020
· Acted as a mentor for new hires to teach them our systems and processes· Collaborated with actuaries from across the globe to collect and compile information for financial disclosures as a member of the multinational consulting group· Continued my role with annual valuation work as described below
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
· Analyzed data for accuracy and completeness for both pension and post-retirement medical plans; prepared data queries· Maintained coding in proprietary valuation software to ensure that plan provisions, assumptions and data were correctly incorporated on an annual basis· Interpreted valuation results to explain the main drivers of any gains or losses and to check for reasonability· Prepared annual actuarial reports, accounting disclosure reports, and government forms for clients
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Mercer
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United States
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Actuarial Intern
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
· Prepared data received from clients to be loaded into proprietary database software · Converted a large client's database from an old system into a newer one · Collaborated with other interns to create a comprehensive step-by-step guide for the different phases of annual pension valuations · Completed an intern project that involved researching possible vendors for a potential new service; presented results to colleagues both in the office and around the country · Prepared data received from clients to be loaded into proprietary database software · Converted a large client's database from an old system into a newer one · Collaborated with other interns to create a comprehensive step-by-step guide for the different phases of annual pension valuations · Completed an intern project that involved researching possible vendors for a potential new service; presented results to colleagues both in the office and around the country
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The Grove
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Muncie, Indiana Area
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Maintenance Technician
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May 2015 - Dec 2015
-Pool Maintenance -Supervised a group of temporary workers in preparing apartments for new move-ins -General apartment maintenance: completing work orders, repairing furniture, fixing drywall -Pool Maintenance -Supervised a group of temporary workers in preparing apartments for new move-ins -General apartment maintenance: completing work orders, repairing furniture, fixing drywall
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The Chapel
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Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
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Facilities Team Member
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May 2012 - Aug 2014
-Setup classrooms for meetings and special events -General building maintenance: cleaned floors, took out trash, changed light bulbs -Landscaping: mowed grass, maintained flower beds, trimmed trees -Worked closely with others to creatively solve problems -Assisted in large scale building projects such as set creation and office remodeling -Setup classrooms for meetings and special events -General building maintenance: cleaned floors, took out trash, changed light bulbs -Landscaping: mowed grass, maintained flower beds, trimmed trees -Worked closely with others to creatively solve problems -Assisted in large scale building projects such as set creation and office remodeling
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Summit Academy of Gymnastics
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Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
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Gymnastics Coach
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
-Taught boys ages 3-11 proper and safe technique for using gymnastics equipment -Lead my students in skill progressions and memorization of routines -Provided encouragement and discipline -Taught boys ages 3-11 proper and safe technique for using gymnastics equipment -Lead my students in skill progressions and memorization of routines -Provided encouragement and discipline
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Education
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Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Actuarial Science