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Bradley Buffington

Harvard,IL

Summary

I strongly feel that my educational and work experience make me very well suited for a job with your company. I have a long history in the agricultural industry which allows me to understand and balance the needs of farmers with the requirements of the company. I have extensive customer service experience working with farmers for the past six years as a claims adjuster, twelve years as a commodity broker, as well as two years in machinery sales. My farm background will be valuable as I feel I will be able to learn the job quickly and perform the tasks assigned to me efficiently.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Crop Claims Adjuster

NAU Country/ QBE
01.2018 - Current
  • Negotiated favorable settlements with claimants, attorneys, and other insurance carriers to minimize financial risk for the company.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Documented all investigation activity and presented reports to management.
  • Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulatory requirements through meticulous documentation and adherence to company policies.
  • Researched and analyzed policy contracts to verify proper payment of claims.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of complex insurance claims, gathering evidence and analyzing relevant documentation.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in team meetings and collaborating on cross-functional projects.
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by providing clear and timely communication throughout the claims process.

Commodity Broker/Senior Risk Management Specialist

Essence Capital Group
11.2010 - 05.2019
  • I continue to work with farmers to mange price risk in the grain and livestock markets
  • I have taken on added duties to prepare and facilitate a grain marketing program for our company
  • I have also worked with contacts to develop opportunities for company growth for all of the brokers in the company.

Commodity Broker

Allendale Incorporated
04.2006 - 11.2010
  • I worked with farmers using the futures and options markets to help them establish prices or risk management opportunities for their grain and livestock operations.

Product Support Assistant

Kinze Manufacturing
03.2005 - 03.2006
  • I assembled and detailed the farm equipment that was taken to farm shows such as the Farm Progress Show and Louisville Farm Machinery Show
  • I coordinated with the shipping department to make sure this equipment was delivered to the designated show site on time and ready for display
  • I also worked with the service department during the busy planting and harvest seasons helping to answer calls from customers with problems
  • I worked with the engineering department to help right new procedures for equipment setup at the dealerships and farms.

Machinery Salesman

Polo Equipment Company
04.2003 - 03.2005
  • I worked with other farmers to help find them the equipment to meet the needs for their farming operations
  • I was also in charge of making sure that warranty requirements were met as well as coordinating service schedules with the service manager.

Farmer

Self Employed
02.1990 - 12.2003
  • I was responsible for all aspects of our farming operation
  • I handled financing, marketing, purchasing of seed, fertilizer, equipment, chemicals, etc
  • I was also in charge of and performed many of the maintenance procedures on all equipment
  • I created and adjusted feed rations to meet the nutritional needs of the cattle in our feeding operation as well as performed the day to day work of feeding, walking pens, cleaning feed lots, planting and harvesting of crops etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
01.2005

Associate of Applied Science -

Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL
01.1992

High School Diploma -

Milledgeville High School
Milledgeville, IL
01.1988

Skills

  • Self starter
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Quick learner
  • Good team player
  • Needs assessments

Organizationinvolvement

  • Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association 1994-2001
  • Carroll County Farm Bureau Board Director 2000-2003
  • Milledgeville Mens Club 1994-2004
  • McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce 2012-present
  • McHenry Fiesta Days music committee 2014-present
  • McHenry Chamber Scramble Networking Committee 2015-present
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of McHenry County 2012-2014

Timeline

Crop Claims Adjuster

NAU Country/ QBE
01.2018 - Current

Commodity Broker/Senior Risk Management Specialist

Essence Capital Group
11.2010 - 05.2019

Commodity Broker

Allendale Incorporated
04.2006 - 11.2010

Product Support Assistant

Kinze Manufacturing
03.2005 - 03.2006

Machinery Salesman

Polo Equipment Company
04.2003 - 03.2005

Farmer

Self Employed
02.1990 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Science -

Columbia College

Associate of Applied Science -

Sauk Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Milledgeville High School

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