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Brent A. Gamos

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

A goal oriented and self-motivated individual with the ability to excel at any project. Experience, organizational skills and a positive attitude will enable me to produce the highest quality of work and will ensure the objective is reached in a timely manner.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach

Outlier CrossFit
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with core CrossFit principles and standards when providing both individual and group instruction.
  • Managed gym operations efficiently, including scheduling classes, maintaining equipment, and monitoring facility cleanliness.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development by participating in CrossFit certifications, workshops, and seminars.
  • Employed positive reinforcement techniques during coaching sessions to boost morale while pushing athletes towards their goals.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends and research findings to ensure training effectiveness.

Claims Professional

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducts the investigation of reported claims via three-point contact calls to determine coverage, compensability and severity, and to gather all other relevant information, documenting all relevant information thoroughly and escalating the investigation for further investigation when appropriate.
  • Makes prompt, sound decisions on issues that arise in claims based on the best information available, ensuring that work is performed in accordance with Company standards, training, supervisory direction, and applicable laws.
  • Communicates effectively with individuals outside the company, including clients, medical providers, and injured workers.
  • Calculates appropriate reserves for each claim and ensures that reserves are adjusted as needed per authority guidelines.
  • Calculates and administers benefits in accordance with statutory requirements, including timely issuance of appropriate notices and filings.
  • Fosters relationships with both internal and external teams and departments, such as legal, special investigation, and client services.

Event Operations

San Diego Padres
02.2023 - Current
  • Set up, break down for events taking place within ballpark
  • Engaging in other duties such as communicating and engaging with attendees of ballpark
  • Working with intention of fulfilling Padres Core Values: “Communication and Collaboration, Progress and Innovation, Accountability and Integrity, and Effort and Results, through building meaningful connections with diverse fan base and serving as impactful leaders in San Diego community”

Photographer

Freelance
02.2018 - Current
  • Running freelance photography business
  • Specializing in product, lifestyle, interior, and studio e-commerce photography.
  • Proficient in color-grading and re-touching with Adobe Suite.
  • Digital and film images.

Barista

Young Hickory
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Maintained cafe's cleanliness and service
  • Prepared pre-cooked food items to order


Barista

Caffe Buona Forchetta
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Maintained cafe's cleanliness and service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.

Internship

National Conflict Resolution Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated mediation forms.
  • Shadowed mediation sessions within small claims court.


Floor Athlete

Nike Running
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Maintained knowledge of latest shoe technology for increased consumer experience
  • Provided a “run-analysis” service that gave consumers a personalized experience.

Photographer - Ecommerce & Digital Marketing

Menace Club (Clothing Brand)
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Manage and coordinated campaigns for product releases.
  • On-site photographer for location, campaign photoshoots.
  • Produce high-quality photos for ecommerce and other product imagery for a range of uses (Social, email, etc.)
  • Curate images to better express the brand's story.

Photographer - Digital Marketing Manager

Nice & Easy Collision Center
03.2019 - 05.2022
  • Monitored trends in digital marketing landscape and adjusted strategies accordingly.
  • Developed and implemented successful digital marketing campaigns to drive customer engagement and increase brand awareness.
  • Created and overlook social accounts on important and engaging platforms such as Instagram.

Education

Master of Arts - International Security Studies

University of Arizona
Tucson
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Security and Conflict Resolution

College of Arts And Letters, San Diego State University
San Diego
05.2020

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
2017

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
2016

Skills

  • Computer Skills: Proficient in use of Google Applications such as Docs and Slides Also, familiar with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Experience with paid photoshoots for multiple commercial brands
  • Delivered fully finished photos for use on social media and for advertisement by agreed upon date
  • Writing Skills: Proficient in array of different writing scenarios such as analytical reports, academic essays and journals

Timeline

Coach

Outlier CrossFit
05.2024 - Current

Claims Professional

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
10.2023 - Current

Event Operations

San Diego Padres
02.2023 - Current

Photographer - Ecommerce & Digital Marketing

Menace Club (Clothing Brand)
01.2022 - 09.2023

Barista

Young Hickory
01.2021 - 10.2021

Barista

Caffe Buona Forchetta
03.2020 - 09.2021

Internship

National Conflict Resolution Center
12.2019 - 03.2020

Photographer - Digital Marketing Manager

Nice & Easy Collision Center
03.2019 - 05.2022

Photographer

Freelance
02.2018 - Current

Floor Athlete

Nike Running
07.2016 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - International Security Studies

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts - International Security and Conflict Resolution

College of Arts And Letters, San Diego State University

Southwestern College

Grossmont College