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Certification
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Charley Tan

Fredericksburg,VA
Charley   Tan

Summary

Results-driven Claims Specialist II with expertise in Auto Liability Claims Management and Negotiation. Demonstrates proficiency in conducting thorough investigations and identifying subrogation opportunities to enhance recovery efforts. Skilled in Liability Assessment and building strong client relationships, achieving high customer satisfaction in dynamic environments.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance

Claims Specialist II
11.2021 - 06.2025

Job overview

  • Evaluated and managed comprehensive auto liability investigations including coverage determination, fault determination, and causation analysis.
  • Reviewed claims for fraud indication and escalated cases with fraud suspicions to appropriate investigative unit.
  • Conducted recorded interviews for involved parties, witnesses, and claimants to determine liability.
  • Performed complex coverage investigations involving exclusions, policy limits, permissive use, and non-permissive scenarios.
  • Established loss reports and provided policyholders with immediate assistance towing their vehicles to auto damage inspection locations and facilitated communication between auto body shops and customers.
  • Negotiated claim settlements with third parties to obtain agreed price for damages.
  • Corresponded with clients, claimants, and providers to finalize and close claims.
  • Identified subrogation opportunities to reduce loss exposure and support recoveries.
  • Handled claims nationwide across all licensed and non-licensed states meeting strict compliance standards
  • Maintained excellent work documentation accuracy and file handling in a high-volume environment
  • Coordinated with internal teams to streamline claims processing and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained Property and Casualty licenses for all applicable states.

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance

Licensed Auto Service Representative
06.2020 - 11.2021

Job overview


  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions in CRM systems for future reference.
  • Managed policy changes including adding or removing vehicles and drivers from policies.
  • Counseled policyholders on their coverages, any coverages that may have potentially benefited them, and any changes made to coverage.
  • Assisted policyholders with understanding their policy contract and the contents of their declarations page.
  • Provided policyholders with applicable proof of coverage and documents validating driver status on their policy to provide to their state Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Accommodated a variety of customer types and guided them through their policy, vehicle, and coverage concerns.
  • Reviewed Motor Vehicle Reports by accessing LexisNexis and made applicable changes to policies based off the contents of Motor Vehicle Reports.
  • Maintained Insurance Producer licenses

Marshalls

Merchandise Coordinator
11.2017 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Coordinated merchandise flow and inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
  • Developed visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation and drive customer engagement.
  • Analyzed sales trends to inform purchasing decisions, ensuring alignment with market demand.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on inventory processes and best practices for merchandise handling.
  • Merchandise Recovery.
  • Streamlined replenishment processes, improving efficiency and minimizing out-of-stock situations.
  • Supervised daily operations on the sales floor, ensuring smooth customer interactions and prompt issue resolution.
  • Replenished sales floor directly from freight.
  • Created displays.
  • Engaged customers about TJX rewards credit cards and enrolled customers in the program.
  • Authorized discounts.
  • Maintained a high customer satisfaction rate throughout the store.
  • Maintained an excellent score on customer service surveys.
  • Drove client retention, managing engaging merchandise presentation to motivate impulse purchases.

Pennsylvania Dutch Tea and Spice Company

Sales Associate
11.2012 - 08.2014

Job overview

I worked at an independent business therefore, I had to take on every duty that was necessary to run the business. I acquired skills in bookkeeping and Micro Soft Excel/ Spreadsheets in order to keep track of inventory, finance, and online orders. I replenished merchandise on the sales floor and assisted customers in specialty needs by doing research about different teas and also by sampling a variety of teas in order to acquire a vast knowledge. I maintained relationships with customers that regularly visited the store and was able to make deep connections with our client base.


Key Duties:

  • Maintained customer satisfaction
  • Bookkeeping
  • Spreadsheets
  • MicroSoft Excel
  • Processed online orders
  • Ship-outs


Education

Colonial Forge High School
Stafford, VA

High School Diploma
06-2011

Skills

  • Auto Liability Claims Management
  • Liability assessment
  • Coverage assessment
  • Conducting recorded interviews
  • Claim negotiation and Settlement
  • Liability disputes

Certification

Property & Casualty License:

Connecticut

Delaware

North Carolina

Timeline

Claims Specialist II

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
11.2021 - 06.2025

Licensed Auto Service Representative

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
06.2020 - 11.2021

Merchandise Coordinator

Marshalls
11.2017 - 03.2020

Sales Associate

Pennsylvania Dutch Tea and Spice Company
11.2012 - 08.2014

Colonial Forge High School

High School Diploma
Charley Tan