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
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