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Arleen Frances Acuna

Arleen Frances Acuna

Claims Adjuster / Estimator
Riverside,CA

Summary

Having spent 20+years in Automotive industry in addition to working 15+years remotely from home and in the field. Being a conscientious individual with empathetic and excellent interpersonal skills with people. Well organized self-starter with a positive attitude. Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects as needed. Demonstrative resourceful, versatile and approach every job with a positive attitude. Leaning the newest technology in the industry has given me the ability to continue achieving my goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Collision Estimator Intern

Kaizen Collision Center
Riverside, CA
02.2023 - Current

Wanted to maintain my repair methodology and collision estimating skills up to date. As vehicle designs have changes in both cosmetically and structurally. Assisting estimator in writing estimates using CCC1 and following all insurance protocol. Updating my skills with newer estimating and safety protocols for the utilizing quality repairs. Volunteering with a highly respected organization has giving knowledge to return to this field.

Collision Estimator

EXCEL COLLISION CENTER’S
Mesa, AZ
02.2015 - 09.2018

Meeting with vehicle owners and explaining the process of repair procedures and insurance company protocol. Assess collision damage, writing estimate with CCC program. Adhered to DRP insurance procedures, rate and included detail photos. While delivering outstanding customer service to owner and insurance companies during all repair process. This gave our facility 95% repeat business.

Collision Estimator

Pacific Collision Centers
Ontario, California
06.2002 - 09.2005

Meeting with customer and reviewing damage to their vehicle. Explaining the DRP insurance procedures including values, photos and warranty for these repairs. Evaluation the most effective methodology for damages. Writing a preliminary estimate with Mitchell estimating program, which includes uploading tot the corresponding insurance companies. Paying close attention to all details of repair while updating the customer and insurance companies. Returning customer or new business increased by 80%

Claims Secretary/Emergency Road Dispatcher

Auto Club of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.1984 - 02.1992

Providing Claims support in scheduling appointments for insured and or claimant with filing their loss. Assisting the field adjuster with gathering information for existing files. This gives the adjusters the ability for taking next steps in claims processing. With departmental team training we gained knowledge in the following coverages, Auto, P&C, Homeowners and Flood and Earthquake.

Education

Automotive - I-CAR Certification

I-CAR
02.2023 - Current

Estimator Writing Program - Automotive-Body Technology

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
12.2001

High School Diploma -

John A. Rowland High School
Rowland Heights, CA
06.1983

Skills

  • Insurance law knowledge
  • CCC, Pathways, Mitchell Appraisal Solutions
  • Estimation skills
  • Repair process understanding
  • Claims inspections
  • Teambuilding
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Active Listening
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Repair quotes
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Software Proficiency

Work Availability

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Timeline

Automotive - I-CAR Certification

I-CAR
02.2023 - Current

Collision Estimator Intern

Kaizen Collision Center
02.2023 - Current

Collision Estimator

EXCEL COLLISION CENTER’S
02.2015 - 09.2018

Collision Estimator

Pacific Collision Centers
06.2002 - 09.2005

Claims Secretary/Emergency Road Dispatcher

Auto Club of Southern California
05.1984 - 02.1992

Estimator Writing Program - Automotive-Body Technology

Rio Hondo College

High School Diploma -

John A. Rowland High School
Arleen Frances AcunaClaims Adjuster / Estimator