Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DESK ADJUSTER/THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
Sedgwick Claims Management
09.2020 - 10.2023
Performing duties as a Desk Adjuster/Third Party Administrator for American Integrity Insurance Company handling catastrophe claims through the full claim process
Duties include claim inventory management and triage, customer relations, estimating and estimate collaboration, policy review, coverage determination, coverage letters and payments, as well as executing supplemental claims with agreed scope and price with mitigation companies, contractors, public adjusters, and attorneys
Prepared policy training materials, monitored claims during mediation and litigation process to include payment of executed releases
Performing duties as a Team Lead over 10 desk adjusters during Hurricane Ian for American Integrity Insurance Company
Team Lead duties included attending regularly scheduled management meetings, daily reporting of attendance and production, training and mentoring desk adjusters under my supervision, completing periodic performance reviews, and handling of offboarding processes
Handled liability claims for Lowe's Home Improvement as well as CXP Field inventory and review of on demand inspections for both Universal and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Improved claim resolution times by streamlining processes and implementing efficient workflows
Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate claims processing
SENIOR CLAIMS EXAMINER
FourSeventy Claim Management
07.2017 - 09.2020
Coordinate with field adjusters to perform field claims within cycle times and carrier guidelines to maintain performance metrics
Utilized in the training of onboarding claim reviewers and independent field adjusters with specific carrier guidelines
Review and collaborate inspection estimates and report documents
Responsible for creating and submitting invoicing and obtaining carrier approval for reimbursement outside of normal guidelines
Responsible for conducting supplement and reshape reviews to reach agreed scope and cost
Experience scoping and writing estimates for property damage using photos, measurements, mitigation and inspection reports
Responsible for file inventory and quality control
Proficient in Xactimate and have training in Symbility
Reviewed for carriers including Kemper, Allstate, Encompass, Esurance, Homeowners Choice, Liberty Mutual, Amica, QBE, Hanover, State Auto, and Great American Insurance (GAIC)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Clay County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - 12.2015
Reviewed, corrected, and submitted UCR's, traffic stops, arrests reports, and incident reports
Created and maintained files for sex offenders, missing persons, wanted persons, stolen vehicles, guns and articles, domestic violence protection orders, and anniversary validations
Served subpoenas
Performed second party checks
Maintained the files for impounded vehicles and handled their release
Issued concealed handgun, burn, and purchase permits
Entered and released local records
Answered all inbound phone calls and assisted walk ins
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Hayesville House
01.2015 - 08.2015
Provided basic care for dementia patients including feeding, bathing, dressing, etc
Worked closely with the patient's family and medical team
Documented all patient care
DISPATCH/ SCHEDULER
Waco Transit
01.2012 - 06.2014
Obtained CDL
Scheduled clients using Ecolane Scheduling Software
Geocoded addresses into system
Dispatched 20-30 drivers daily
Responsible for all closing procedures including reconciling the fare summary report
Handled the company's largest contract including receiving all their orders, converting them into the system, and choosing which orders to subcontract and which to work
Received, investigated, and responded to all customer complaints
Monitored driver's hours
Called each client to confirm their expected ETA
PHLEBOTOMIST
Carter Blood Care
08.2010 - 10.2011
Obtained phlebotomy and CPR certification
Attended ongoing training in keeping with FDA regulations
Worked continuously to build positive donor/community relationships
Responsible for collecting viable blood products through donor screening, selection, and processing
LEAD TEACHER
The Children's Academy
12.2008 - 02.2010
Implemented age-appropriate day-to-day basic care, including feeding, supervising, instructing, and conflict-management
Attended several different career-enhancement training sessions to remain current in childcare techniques
Occasionally provided transportation (bus driver) from facility to various field trip destinations
COMMERCIAL TELLER
Community Bank and Trust
11.2004 - 06.2006
Handled business transactions for commercial clients
Responsible for balancing $50,000 in cash drawer nightly, maintaining positive client/bank relations, attended cyclical trainings as mandated by federal regulations, constantly managing requests for large amounts of cash, deposits, withdrawals, etc
Education
High School Diploma -
Midway High School
05.2004
Skills
Quality Assurance
Presentation Design
Clerical Support
Spreadsheet Management
Scheduling
Reception Oversight
Professional References
Melanie Gonzalez, Carter Blood Care, (254)-218-2900