Brandon Cockrum

Production Manager
Certaseal Construction/Ascension Roofing IL/JRC Home Services - Marion, IL
March 2021 - Present

• Manage material orders, labor schedules, inspections, and project timelines.
• Negotiate additional trade quotes to stay within project budgets.
• Coordinate material deliveries and roofing crew/subcontractor labor orders to ensure timely project completion.
• Negotiate with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and clients.
• Facilitate effective communication between subcontractors and clients.
• Schedule inspections and resolved regulatory challenges across multiple jurisdictions in Illinois and Florida.
• Resolve issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

• Created detailed and accurate roof, interior and exterior estimates via Xactimate software for insurance negotiations in a timely manner based off of measurements and information provided by field operators
• Created and applying for building permits, contractor registration, and bonds in various cities & counties
• Creating and preparing mortgage documents to be sent to banks for endorsement of insurance claims checks.
• Negotiated claims with multiple insurance companies to get additional allowances, trades, and items on each claim approved based on local, state, and national building codes
• Followed up with clients to collect on balances due, inquiring and obtaining information/documents needed for insurance and mortgages alike.
• Strengthened client relationships by providing clear communication throughout the claims process, ensuring all parties were well-informed of progress and outcomes.
• Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
• Upheld a high level of accuracy by consistently double-checking figures, data entries, calculations, before finalizing any settlement documents or payments.
• Posted payments to accounts and maintained records.

• Serving tables and creating a professional and friendly environment for customers to enjoy
• Coordination with a team to complete tasks effectively in busy and stressful situations.

• Worked with a team to set up for large events like weddings, receptions, business meetings, and parties
• Bartending and serving tables for groups of up to 500 people
• Completing demanding tasks and making changes to adapt to new situations in a fast-paced and challenging environment.