Pat Powers

About Pat Powers

Claims Coordinator for Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance, the country\'s largest insurance agency specializing in helping clients find coverage for Campgrounds, RV Parks, and hospitality properties since 2015. Editor & chief author for dakotawarcollege.com, South Dakota\'s #1 independent political website, founded in 2005, writing between 13••••00 social media posts annually. I also author social media commentary and other politically centered pieces on a contractual basis.I also design direct mail, print and other marketing materials for political candidates, real estate agents, and other commercial clients via my small business, Dakota Campaign Store.

Experience

1. Claims Coordinator

   Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance, Inc

   Sep 2015 — Present · Sturgis, SD, US

   Responsible for managing the insurance claims department for one of the largest providers of campground and recreation properties in the country. Duties include the timely and proper disposition of claims. Communicate with Insurance companies on the reporting, status, and disposition of claims. Analyze more complex insurance claims to assist clients with questions and coverage issues. Assist with Social Media & Marketing on an as needed basis.

Education

• South Dakota State University

  Bachelor of Science, Political Science

  1984 — 1989

• World Wide College of Auctioneering

  Cert of completion, Auctioneer Instruction

  1989 — 1989

• Pro-Ed Real Estate School

  Cert of completion, Real Estate

  2007 — 2007

• University of South Dakota

  Masters of Public Administration

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Graphic Design
• Crisis Management
• Coalitions
• Social Networking
• Computer Literate
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Newsletters
• Real Estate
• Political Science
• Fundraising
• Public Policy
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Campaigns
• Public Affairs
• Political Consulting
• Volunteer Management
• Grants
• Crisis Communications
• Governmental Affairs
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Strategy
• Economic Development
• Public Administration
• Legislation
• Grassroots Organizing
• Press Releases
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Social Media
• Community Organizing
• Management
• International Relations
• State Government
• Political Communication