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Education
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Benjamin Richards

Newport News,VA

Summary

Adaptable Criminal Justice minor (3.4 GPA) currently attending University of Arizona Global Campus, with 6.5+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of asset protection, emergency preparedness, and interrogation skills to successfully fill the Law Enforcement Officer role at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Property Claims Adjuster

Travelers Insurance
Jamesville, NC
10.2022 - Current
  • Investigated property damage claims to determine coverage and liability.
  • Conducted field investigations, interviews, inspections, and surveys.
  • Evaluated policy provisions, applicable laws, and other relevant information to determine claim payments or denials.
  • Prepared detailed written reports outlining investigation results.
  • Recommended changes in procedures that would improve efficiency in the claims process.
  • Maintained accurate records of all claims files including notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received.
  • Explained loss coverage, assisted policyholders with itemizing damages and coordinated alternative living arrangements.

Security Forces Patrolman

United States Air Force, USAF
Hampton, VA
04.2018 - 09.2022
  • Applied extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect stateside and international bases.
  • Defused hostile situations involving threats to concerned individuals, self, or others.
  • Drafted reports summarizing information obtained during investigations.
  • Contributed to development and documentation of safety program and training initiatives.
  • Retrieved statements and testified in official judicial proceedings.
  • Prepared incident and complaint reports, desk blotters and other related local correspondence in Air Force Justice Information System.

Maintenance Manager

Comfort Suites Hotel
South Bend, IN
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
  • Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
  • Provided insight and information to management regarding onsite improvement project specifications.

General Maintenance Technician

Baymont inn & Suit Hotel
South Bend, IN
07.2013 - 01.2015
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Performed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.

Order Picker

Mid-States Bolt & Screw
Niles, MI
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
  • Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Reviewed orders for specialty codes to determine item locations in warehouse.
  • Documented package information by completing associated paperwork, attaching labels and running barcodes with scanners.

Crew Member

Little Caesars Pizza
South Bend, IN
06.2010 - 07.2012
  • Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
  • Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
  • Restocked supplies, removed trash and cleaned areas.
  • Checked out customers by processing payments and bagging items.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Arizona Global Campus

Skills

  • Police training
  • Combat training
  • Firearms handling
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Report writing
  • First aid and CPR certified

Certification

  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
  • National association of state boating law association Crew Member and Operator.

Timeline

Property Claims Adjuster

Travelers Insurance
10.2022 - Current

Security Forces Patrolman

United States Air Force, USAF
04.2018 - 09.2022

Maintenance Manager

Comfort Suites Hotel
10.2017 - 04.2018

General Maintenance Technician

Baymont inn & Suit Hotel
07.2013 - 01.2015

Order Picker

Mid-States Bolt & Screw
07.2012 - 07.2013

Crew Member

Little Caesars Pizza
06.2010 - 07.2012

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Arizona Global Campus
Benjamin Richards