Chris Calderwood
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Goal-oriented team manager with 30+ years of experience commended for first-rate leadership, communication and multitasking abilities. Well-versed in implementing team objectives and goals and mediating interpersonal issues. Offering several years of hands-on experience overseeing daily operations and guiding team members toward achieving goals.
Overview
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1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver - CDL B w/ P & S Endorsements
Dean Transportation
12.2025 - Current
- Operated school buses safely across designated routes and schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections for vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking the bus safely.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes or delays.
Team Manager
State Farm
11.1999 - 11.2025
- Led the Northern Michigan team meetings to align objectives and improve communication.
- Collaborated with field claims specialists to handle onsite settlements.
- Identified cause and origin of losses and estimated damages for commercial/homeowners.
- Monitored workflow to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Analyzed and measured employee performance, taking appropriate disciplinary action or recognition based on work performance.
Claims Specialist
State Farm
08.1994 - 11.1999
- Analyzed claims to determine coverage and eligibility under policy guidelines as fire field adjuster.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness before processing claims.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and address inquiries effectively.
- Investigated discrepancies in claims to resolve issues promptly and accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06.1990
Skills
- Claims management
- Team building
- Workflow optimization
- Customer relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Training development
- Assertive leadership
- Risk analysis
Certification
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter, CPCU
Associate in Claims, AIC
Timeline
Bus Driver - CDL B w/ P & S Endorsements
Dean Transportation
12.2025 - Current
Team Manager
State Farm
11.1999 - 11.2025
Claims Specialist
State Farm
08.1994 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Education
University of California, Davis