Brandon Castaneda
Eldorado,TX
Summary
Loyal employee who possesses an exceptional ability to perform beyond expectations. Self-motivated with a strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAT Adjuster / Xactimate Estimator
IAS Davies
Eagan, MN
10.2022 - Current
- Commuted to specified state upon receiving offer within 24 hours notice.
- Review catastrophe assignment for applicable coverage and loss locations.
- Handled claims involving perils such as hail
- Contact homeowners and coordinate scheduling to inspect damages based on mapping routes.
- Reviewed data to verify validity of claims and determine case management actions.
- Conducted interviews, gathered detailed information and completed field investigations.
- Inspected reported damage by photographing, measuring, diagraming effected areas, and calculating quantities and types of affected materials.
- Calculate damage estimate values and apply coverage and deductible.
- Recommend payment options.
- Reviewed scope notes, photos, sketches, and completed photo annotations.
- Computerize sketch.
- Prepare a detailed Xactimate damage estimate and narrative report.
- Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.
CAT. ADJUSTER/ XACTIMATE ESTIMATOR
CSI
Minnesota City, MN
05.2022 - Current
- Commuted to specified state upon receiving offer within 24 hours notice.
- Review catastrophe assignment for applicable coverage and loss locations.
- Handled claims involving perils such as wind, hail, flood, water sump back up, power surges, and trees falling on structures.
- Contact homeowners and coordinate scheduling to inspect damages based on mapping routes.
- Reviewed data to verify validity of claims and determine case management actions.
- Conducted interviews, gathered detailed information and completed field investigations.
- Inspected reported damage by photographing, measuring, diagraming effected areas, and calculating quantities and types of affected materials.
- Calculate damage estimate values and apply coverage and deductible.
- Recommend payment options.
- Reviewed scope notes, photos, sketches, and completed photo annotations.
- Computerize sketch.
- Prepare a detailed Xactimate damage estimate and narrative report.
- Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.
CAT. ADJUSTER/ XACTIMATE ESTIMATOR
Choice Solutions
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2021 - Current
- Commuted to specified state upon receiving offer within 24 hours notice.
- Review catastrophe assignment for applicable coverage and loss locations.
- Handled claims involving perils such as wind, hail, flood, water sump back up, power surges, and trees falling on structures.
- Contact homeowners and coordinate scheduling to inspect damages based on mapping routes.
- Reviewed data to verify validity of claims and determine case management actions.
- Conducted interviews, gathered detailed information and completed field investigations.
- Inspected reported damage by photographing, measuring, diagraming effected areas, and calculating quantities and types of affected materials.
- Calculate damage estimate values and apply coverage and deductible.
- Recommend payment options.
- Reviewed scope notes, photos, sketches, and completed photo annotations.
- Computerize sketch.
- Prepare a detailed Xactimate damage estimate and narrative report.
- Completed required investigations on referred files within established timeframes.
Field Adjuster /Xactimate Estimator
Compass
Eldorado, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Review assignment for applicable coverage and loss locations for varying insurance companies.
- Contact homeowners and coordinate scheduling to inspect damages based on mapping routes.
- Traveled to different locations varying in millage
- Inspect reported damage by photographing, measuring, diagraming effected areas, and calculating quantities and types of affected materials.
- Calculate damage estimate values and apply coverage and deductible.
- Recommend payment options.
- Reviewed scope notes, photos, sketches, and completed photo annotations.
- Computerize sketch.
- Prepare a detailed Xactimate damage estimate and narrative report.
CAT. Adjuster Assistant/ Xactimate Estimator
Bilbrey Group LLC
Okemos, MI
11.2020 - Current
- Commuted to specified state upon receiving offer within 24 hours notice.
- Review catastrophe assignment for applicable coverage and loss locations.
- Assisted in the handling of claims involving perils such as wind, hail, water sump back up, covered docks, power surges, and trees falling on structures.
- Contact homeowners and coordinate scheduling to inspect damages based on mapping routes.
- Assisted in the inspection of reported damage by photographing, measuring, diagraming effected areas, and calculating quantities and types of affected materials.
- Calculate damage estimate values and apply coverage and deductible.
- Recommend payment options.
- Reviewed scope notes, photos, sketches, and completed photo annotations.
- Computerize sketch.
- Prepare a detailed Xactimate damage estimate and narrative report.
Lead Oil/Gas Service Technician
Southern Petroleum Laboratories
Midland, TX
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Primary job focus was to calibrate Coriolis flow meters for a major oil company's separators.
- Became proficient in all software needed to calibrate flow meters to state standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes, and increase efficiency.
- Communicated with head liquid technicians/pumpers from major oil companies daily to coordinate current and future calibration plans for the week.
- Reviewed production specifications to properly set up and calibrate machinery.
- Co-organized the building of multiple proving trailers for the company to increase work production.
- Preserved company equipment in optimal condition, including a work truck, cell phone, laptop, and Proving trailer with equipment.
- Managed multiple employees in job tasks throughout all phases of project completion.
- Maintained and completed weekly ticket logs of pricing to be turned in for invoicing.
Warehouse Coordinator/International Shipper
Daltile
Midland, TX
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Receive deliveries and processes all incoming shipments by visually checking packages and updating orders in Oasis software system.
- Track inventory, conduct cycle counts and audits and resolve issues to maintain accurate records.
- Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and drove business development by delivering product knowledge.
- Carry out duties within a fast-pace environment, providing organized stocking methods and excellent customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records.
- Step in to assist store manager with organization of special projects, including new item releases and display setups.
- Handle storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
- Operate forklift safely to lift or place merchandise in bins and customer vehicles.
- Lift and move tile products weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Demonstrate great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Prepare inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, prepare shipment documents and secure products on pallets.
Lead Polly Pipe Operator
Creek Pipe LLC
Midland, TX
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Attend morning work meetings with Customer Lead to discuss job specifics and potential issues.
- Attend and successfully complete training as directed for each individual company worked, as required.
- Responsible for setting up and rigging down jobs safely.
- Load and unload poly pipe, field materials, and equipment onto trailers and trucks for safe transport.
- Fuse various sizes of poly pipe together.
- Operate poly pipe spool trailer in a safe manner.
- Observe machine operations and gauges, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
- Communicate with other workers using signals, radios, and telephones.
- Use common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
- Drive trucks and other vehicles to transport equipment, personnel, and perform job tasks.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on pumps, valves, and pipelines.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed by personnel working on site.
- Assisted with the installation and removal of production equipment as needed.
- Created detailed reports outlining any issues or problems encountered while performing duties.
- Inspected pipes for cracks or other defects prior to operation start-up.
- Followed company policies regarding health, safety, environmental protection.
- Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around work site.
- Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
Midland, TX08.2013
Skills
- Consistently Dependable
- Proficient in rapid comprehension and implementation
- Creative/Imaginative
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Success Oriented
- Proficient Computer Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Self Motivated
- Growth Mindset
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Report Writing
Certification
Texas Adjusters License
Georgia Adjusters License
New Mexico Adjusters License
Florida Adjusters License
Louisiana Adjusters License
Minnesota Adjusters License
2021 Certified
OSHA Certified
HAAG Certified Reviewer Level 1
State Farm Certified
4 Years X1 Experience
Timeline
CAT Adjuster / Xactimate Estimator
IAS Davies
10.2022 - Current
CAT. ADJUSTER/ XACTIMATE ESTIMATOR
CSI
05.2022 - Current
CAT. ADJUSTER/ XACTIMATE ESTIMATOR
Choice Solutions
09.2021 - Current
Field Adjuster /Xactimate Estimator
Compass
08.2021 - Current
CAT. Adjuster Assistant/ Xactimate Estimator
Bilbrey Group LLC
11.2020 - Current
Lead Oil/Gas Service Technician
Southern Petroleum Laboratories
05.2019 - 08.2022
Warehouse Coordinator/International Shipper
Daltile
05.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Polly Pipe Operator
Creek Pipe LLC
01.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
Texas Adjusters License
Georgia Adjusters License
New Mexico Adjusters License
Florida Adjusters License
Louisiana Adjusters License
Minnesota Adjusters License
2021 Certified
OSHA Certified
HAAG Certified Reviewer Level 1
State Farm Certified
4 Years X1 Experience
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