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
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