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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Assessments
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Software
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Charles Banks

Kaufman,TX

Summary

Experienced and licensed Texas All-Lines Claims Adjuster with a Class A CDL. Bringing 10 years of dedicated service in our country's Armed Forces and 17 years of successful truck driving experience as an Independent Contractor. Skilled in effectively resolving customer-related issues. Also gained 3 years of experience conducting accident investigations to determine preventability and liability. Knowledgeable Investigator with a solid background in developing and implementing safety protocols across various industries. Proven track record in conducting thorough risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Capable of training teams and fostering a culture of safety awareness.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification

Work History

Safety Advisor/Insurance Claims Adjuster

Dart Transit
09.2022 - Current
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.
  • Reviewed questionable claims by conducting agent and claimant interviews to correct omissions and errors.
  • Created a system to monitor and track dashboard camera reports
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Led safety meetings and training classes to educate workers on safe practices and important policies.

Auto Glass Technician

Safelite AutoGlass
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Install windshields, back glasses, side glass, and door glass in all models of vehicle
  • Plan daily route, call customers with time of arrival, collect payment, communication with dispatch and manager
  • Repair or replace electric windows and motorized mirrors

Independent Contractor/Driver

Andrades Trucking
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Hauled freight safely and legally across America's highway within the continental United States
  • Conducted pre-trips on semi truck and trailer to make sure it was safe and legal to drive on America's highway
  • Planned routes and safely hauled freight from various shippers to corresponding receivers

CDL Driver Instructor

Stevens Transport
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Instruct students how to safely operate a tractor-trailer combination vehicle
  • Prepare and assist students to achieve their goal in passing a Commercial Driver's License Examination

Business Capacity Owner (BCO)

Landstar
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Owned and operated a semi truck to transport freight safely across the United States
  • Negotiated and contracted with various freight brokers to haul freight for their customers to various locations within the continental United States
  • Maintain and conduct pre-trips on the semi truck and trailer to ensure equipment is safe and legal to traverse the highways on the United States

Independent Contractor/Driver

Schneider National Carrier
02.2011 - 07.2017
  • Owned and operated a semi truck
  • I hauled freight safely and legally across America's highway within the continental United States
  • Conducted pre-trips on my semi truck to make sure it was safe and legal to drive on America's highway
  • Planned routes and safely hauled freight from various shippers to corresponding receivers

Office Manager

Loco Books
01.2009 - 02.2011
  • Compare products prices to our competitors and update prices as needed daily
  • Ensure inventory count was accurate
  • Unload, organize and distribute products within warehouse
  • Verify that all orders had labels printed and packaged correctly before shipping
  • Prepared daily reports and spreadsheets for company's owner
  • Updated inventory on websites while ensuring accurate counts
  • Responded to emails from customers and ensured all customers were satisfied with our product and service

Education

Some college coursework completed - General Studies

University of Phoenix-Bay Area Campus
Pleasanton, CA
01.2016

Skills

  • Veteran Leadership Experience
  • Accident investigation
  • Comprehensive Safety Audits
  • Effective Time Management
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Excel Data Analysis
  • Detail-Oriented Data Management
  • Skilled in Microsoft Word Applications
  • Professional Commercial Driver
  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Administrative Proficiency
  • Proficient in Outlook Communication
  • Administrative Support Experience
  • Project Management Leadership
  • Team Leadership Experience
  • Essential Math Proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety program, partnering with management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents by 14%.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop driver and accident tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved vehicle maintenance and unsafe driving violations which led to improved CSA scores.

Certification

  • Class A CDL
  • Texas All-Lines Claim Adjuster License, 12/01/24, 01/31/27
  • Doubles/Triples Endorsement
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Tanker Endorsement
  • X Endorsement
  • Air Brake Endorsement

Assessments

  • Customer service, Proficient, 07/01/22
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 07/01/22
  • Basic attention to detail, Proficient, 05/01/21
  • Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 08/01/22
  • Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 05/01/21
  • Data entry: Attention to detail, Proficient, 08/01/22
  • Medical receptionist skills, Proficient, 08/01/22
  • Delivery driver, Proficient, 07/01/22
  • Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 07/01/22
  • Warehouse safety, Proficient, 08/01/22

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Personal development programsCareer advancementCompany CultureWork-life balance

Software

CCC One

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Timeline

Safety Advisor/Insurance Claims Adjuster

Dart Transit
09.2022 - Current

Auto Glass Technician

Safelite AutoGlass
08.2021 - 07.2022

Independent Contractor/Driver

Andrades Trucking
11.2020 - 08.2021

CDL Driver Instructor

Stevens Transport
08.2019 - 11.2020

Business Capacity Owner (BCO)

Landstar
07.2017 - 06.2019

Independent Contractor/Driver

Schneider National Carrier
02.2011 - 07.2017

Office Manager

Loco Books
01.2009 - 02.2011

Some college coursework completed - General Studies

University of Phoenix-Bay Area Campus
Charles Banks