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Charmaine Strayhorn

Summary

Hardworking Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster bringing 3 years of experience meeting customer needs via telecommuting roles. Skilled at listening to customers, meeting productivity targets and maintaining current knowledge of company offerings. Offering empathy, reliability and enthusiasm for satisfying customers. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the insurance industry. Received the Silver Chairman's award in 2020 which is amongst one of the highest awards you can receive for being a top performer in my department as a liability adjuster in the year of 2019. Proved hard work pays off and was selected as one of three liability adjusters to meet the CEO of GEICO in 2019. Received almost a perfect rating in my first month as a bodily injury claims adjuster and was ranked the third highest unrepresented bodily injury adjuster with the most closures in my first month. Got promoted to an attorney represented team in 2020 where I reviewed over 1,000 medical bills and records and negotiated and settled over 100 claims with attorneys. Received my SM-18 Essentials of Supervision certificate in 2020 with hopes of furthering my career at GEICO and becoming a supervisor. Continued to demonstrate my ability to be successful and was recognized as the top unrepresented bodily injury claims adjuster who had the most early call resolution closures in the department and the most closures overall in February of 2021.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster

GEICO
Poway, CA
07.2018 - Current
  • Evaluate coverage, liability and damages and investigate suspicious/fraudulent claims.
  • Negotiate terms and handle settlements and adjustments with attorneys, claimants and co-defenders.
  • Interview policyholders, witnesses and third parties to gather information and details regarding an injury event and to determine claim denial or settlement.
  • Evaluate all evidence with the ultimate goal of creating positive outcomes for client's claims.
  • Prove the ability to maintain a high rating in all categories and remain in the top percentile throughout my career
  • Substantiate legitimate claims and deny unjustified claims.
  • Review new files to determine the current status of an injury claim and to develop a plan of action.
  • Maintain contact with claimants and attorneys to determine treatment status.
  • Work and complete diary entries and respond to emails, voicemails and internet inquires within company timelines
  • Work in a fast pace, high volume regional call center providing outstanding customer service

Dance Instructor

The Dance Spot
Chula Vista, CA
03.2012 - 06.2018
  • Planned and oversaw group and individual dance performances.
  • Taught groups of up to 25 people, with particular focus on Jazz and Hip Hop styles.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Adhered to all studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Choreographed several competition routines where students placed in the top 10 of the entire competition and received numerous overall high score awards

Administrative Assistant

Del Toro Loan Servicing
Chula Vista , CA
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression.
  • Answered a high-volume, multi-line telephone, directing callers to appropriate company personnel.
  • Provided clerical support to 15 company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Associate of Arts - Public Administration

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA

High School Diploma -

Eastlake High School
Chula Vista, CA

Skills

Communicate with credibility and confidence

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Timeline

Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster

GEICO
07.2018 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Del Toro Loan Servicing
12.2017 - 05.2018

Dance Instructor

The Dance Spot
03.2012 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Eastlake High School

Associate of Arts - Public Administration

Southwestern College

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

San Diego State University
Charmaine Strayhorn