Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Ashley De La Torre

Perris,CA

Summary

  • Respected team builder and leader of fast paced customer-focused environment; instill a shared, positive commitment to customer service as a key driver of company practice guidelines. Lead by example to ensure the execution of all quality and operations policies.
  • Evaluates, negotiates and settles varying complex liability and bodily injury claims in a timely and efficient manner as to prevent unnecessary expense to the Company and policyholders.
  • Special education aide; compassionate in nature who is enthusiastic about hands-on learning with children, including perceiving and dealing with their functions.
  • Versatile and dedicated with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in the implementation of classroom curriculum and individual success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Claims Supervisor

MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP
11.2021 - Current
  • Oversee and monitor team performance, enforcing expectations regarding clams processes and procedures.
  • Supervise team in the handling of multi-line claims through the assignment of new losses, training and providing guidance through a plan of action.
  • Piloted a project overseeing a team of 7 utilizing activity based handling and low touch procedures in claims handling.


Early Injury Unit Claims Specialist

MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Review files to determine status of liability regarding injury claims and develop a plan of action towards early settlement .
  • Gather supporting medical documentation in order to fairly evaluate and negotiate individual claims for settlement.
  • Negotiate, settle, and authorize payments for injury claims.

Claims Specialist

MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP
10.2017 - 07.2019
  •  Coordinate and conduct investigations on auto claims to determine whether they may be covered and/or determine liability. 
  • Authorize claim payment, set corresponding reserves for payment and ensure timely disbursement of funds to clients.
  • Identify claims with possible recovery from third parties.
  • Consult with attorneys, doctors and agents in regards to the disposition of complex claims.

Instructional Assistant

PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Implemented various teaching techniques to work towards reaching goals as set forth in child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.

Instructional Assistant

HILLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Prepared instructional materials and academic instruction to individuals or small groups of students and assisted with improving academic skills.
  • Assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
  • Monitor and facilitate remediation of specific learning problems.

Special Education Aide

TRAVIS RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2016 - 11.2016
  • Established and facilitated positive 1:1 aide-student relationships.
  • Instructed students with disabilities to stay on task and keep up with regular classroom activities.
  • Worked with teachers and administrators to ensure the academic success of individual students.
  • Encouraged interactive learning and communication with peers.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS

California State University
Fullerton, CA
2017

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND SELF DEVELOPMENT

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
2013

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

La Serna High School
Whittier, CA
2008

Skills

  • Goal Setting and Implementation
  • Schedule Management
  • Group Instruction Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
  • Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
  • Report Development
  • Complaint Handling and Resolution

Certification

CPR Certified

Timeline

Claims Supervisor

MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP
11.2021 - Current

Early Injury Unit Claims Specialist

MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP
07.2019 - 11.2021

Claims Specialist

MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP
10.2017 - 07.2019

Instructional Assistant

PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2017 - 10.2017

Instructional Assistant

HILLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
11.2016 - 01.2017

Special Education Aide

TRAVIS RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2016 - 11.2016

BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS

California State University

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND SELF DEVELOPMENT

Fullerton College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

La Serna High School
Ashley De La Torre