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Colin Durnen

Plover,WI

Summary

Dedicated and organized financial professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Claims Adjuster

Sentry Insurance
Stevens Point, WI
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Researched relevant laws, regulations, legal decisions and precedents to determine appropriate course of action.
  • Conducted interviews with claimants, witnesses and medical professionals to obtain additional information about the claim.
  • Investigated insurance claims, reviewed coverage and liability, prepared reports and recommended payment or denial of claims.

Operations Manager

Schultz Property Management
Stevens Point, WI
12.2019 - 12.2022
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Investigated and resolved property complaints and violations to foster pleasant living environment for residents.
  • Monitored cash flow, maintenance, and improvements to over 2,000 residential and manufactured housing units
  • Facilitated hiring and supervising of all property managers employed by the company
  • Managed growth and evaluating employee needs. We added approximately 1,200 units during my employment

Event Coordinator

SentryWorld
Stevens Point, WI
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
  • Worked in tandem with department head to coordinate logistics of all calendar events.
  • Implemented promotional strategies to maximize conference and convention attendees.
  • Tracked payments, balances and registrations for various events.
  • Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.

Banquet Captain

SentryWorld
Stevens Point, WI
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
  • Supervised food preparation, delivery and quality to ensure satisfaction.
  • Communicated with external vendors such as florists and musicians to plan details and guide from beginning to end of event.
  • Communicated with venue personnel to coordinate event logistics.

Event Bartender

SentryWorld
Stevens Point, WI
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
  • Reinvented classic cocktails to complement new menu options.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stevens Point Area Senior High School
Stevens Point, WI
06.2015

Skills

  • Performance Monitoring
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Performance Reporting
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Claims Adjuster

Sentry Insurance
02.2023 - 07.2024

Operations Manager

Schultz Property Management
12.2019 - 12.2022

Event Coordinator

SentryWorld
02.2019 - 12.2019

Banquet Captain

SentryWorld
01.2018 - 02.2019

Event Bartender

SentryWorld
01.2017 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Stevens Point Area Senior High School
Colin Durnen