Matthew Skantz
About Matthew Skantz
Matthew Skantz is an Actuarial Associate currently working at The Standard in the Portland, Oregon area. He has a diverse professional background that includes roles in business management, project management, and teaching, alongside a strong educational foundation in business analytics and music performance.
Work at The Standard
Matthew Skantz has been employed at The Standard as an Actuarial Associate since 2018. In this role, he is involved in various actuarial tasks that contribute to the company's financial and risk management strategies. His work is based in the Portland, Oregon area, where he applies his analytical skills to support the organization's objectives.
Previous Experience at The World Piano Competition
Before joining The Standard, Matthew served as the Business Manager for The World Piano Competition from 2010 to 2012. During his two-year tenure in Cincinnati, Ohio, he managed various operational aspects of the competition, contributing to its overall success and organization.
Career at Frontier Airlines
Matthew worked at Frontier Airlines in multiple roles. He served as the Flight Operations Technical Project Manager from 2014 to 2015, where he focused on project management within flight operations. Prior to that, he was an Analyst in Finance from 2012 to 2014, analyzing financial data and supporting operational decisions.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Skantz holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Business Analytics from the University of Cincinnati College of Business, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) in Music Performance - Piano from Florida State University. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both analytical and performance skills.
Teaching Assistant Role at University of Cincinnati
In addition to his professional roles, Matthew worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Cincinnati from 2011 to 2012. During this nine-month position, he supported faculty in delivering course content and assisting students, enhancing his educational experience and communication skills.
Experience at Mutual of Omaha
Matthew was employed at Mutual of Omaha as an Actuarial Associate and Senior Actuarial Assistant from 2015 to 2017. In this capacity, he contributed to actuarial analyses and supported the development of insurance products, furthering his expertise in the actuarial field.