Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Bryan Caraway

Orange,TX
Bryan Caraway

Summary

Dynamic Shop Manager with a proven track record at Collision Clinic, excelling in customer service and operations management. Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective sales strategies and strong problem-solving skills. Recognized for maintaining safety protocols and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.

Overview

2019
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Collision Clinic

Shop Manager

Job overview

  • Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing effective sales strategies and providing exceptional customer service.

Vin’s Paint & Body

Estimating Manager
01.2011 - 04.2018

Job overview

Assistant manager, estimator,

Geico

Auto Claims Adjuster
01.2005 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions to improve team's understanding of industry trends and legal requirements.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing empathetic and clear communication throughout claims process.
  • Utilized strong negotiation skills to settle disputed liability cases in a fair and reasonable manner, ultimately minimizing company exposure to financial risk.
  • Improved team productivity with implementation of new digital documentation system.
  • Managed portfolio of claims from initiation to closure, ensuring all customer interactions were handled professionally.
  • Issued payouts to claimants.

Farmers Insurance Company

Auto Claims Adjuster
01.1995 - 04.2000

Job overview

  • Streamlined the claims process by effectively coordinating with repair shops and rental car companies.
  • Expedited claim settlements by maintaining open lines of communication with all parties involved, fostering trust, and ensuring a smooth process.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the department by sharing insights gained from personal experience and ongoing professional development activities.
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge of auto insurance policies and coverages, allowing for accurate assessment of damages and appropriate claim payouts.
  • Established an effective system for tracking and monitoring claims from initial report to final resolution, ensuring timely updates were provided to all relevant parties.
  • Increased accuracy in claims assessment by regularly attending advanced training in vehicle repair and valuation.
  • Strengthened relationships with repair vendors, ensuring quality repairs at competitive prices.
  • Examined photographs and surveillance and any other documents relating to claims.
  • Managed a high volume caseload without sacrificing quality or timeliness in delivering resolutions to clients'' auto accident-related issues.

Education

San Marcos Academy
San Marcos, TX

Yes from General Studies
05.1986

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Health and safety
  • Store operations
  • Store layout
  • Customer engagement
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Employee motivation
  • Employee management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Point of sale systems
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Customer service management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self motivation
  • Decision-making
  • Active listening
  • Customer relations
  • Reliability
  • Operations management
  • Adaptability
  • Professionalism

Certification

Texas property and casualty license

Timeline

Estimating Manager

Vin’s Paint & Body
01.2011 - 04.2018

Auto Claims Adjuster

Geico
01.2005 - 04.2011

Auto Claims Adjuster

Farmers Insurance Company
01.1995 - 04.2000

Shop Manager

Collision Clinic

San Marcos Academy

Yes from General Studies