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Crystal DeMaria

Auburndale,FL

Summary

Experienced Auto Damage Appraiser well-versed in assessing and documenting vehicle damage. Detail-oriented and hardworking with excellent customer service and organizational skills. I have experience working with natural disasters on a large scale, being deployed on Catastrophe Duty for hail and flood storms. I am very much a team player.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CAT Adjuster

Geico
South Florida
09.2024 - Current

South Florida Flooding and Hurricane Damage from Hurricane Helene. Worked independently to assist customers with the devastating Damage and loss due to Flooding.

CAT Adjuster

Geico
Colorado
06.2024 - Current

Colorado Hail storms - Worked as a field adjuster managing time and customers as well as an on-site adjuster working as a team to help expedite customers claims.

CAT Adjuster

Geico
Omaha
06.2024 - Current
  • Hail deployment for Omaha - Worked as a field adjuster managing time and customers as well as an on-site adjuster working as a team to help expedite customers.

Auto Damage Appraiser

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
08.2021 - Current
  • Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
  • Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
  • Used CCC to calculate damages and claim values.
  • Completed appraisals on automobiles, light trucks, custom cars, vans and many other vehicle types.
  • Accurately estimated parts and labor for over repairs.
  • Coordinated with local body shops to assign repair jobs and obtained rental vehicles for customers for duration of restoration process.

Auto Damage Adjuster

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Issued payouts to claimants.
  • Negotiated with claimants to settle claims.
  • Evaluated and investigated over [Number] auto claims in [Year] and decided whether insurer should pay claim.
  • Documented all findings in concise reports.
  • Examined photographs and surveillance and any other documents relating to claims.
  • Created detailed assessments of damages to property and vehicles.
  • Assessed complex claims and accurately determined value of damages.

Insurance Claims Specialist

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Worked with claims adjusters and examiners to expedite processing in alignment with procedures.
  • Evaluated and settled complex insurance claims in strict timeframes.
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
  • Provided advice to customers regarding claims, rights and insurance processes to prevent disputes.
  • Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
  • Responded to inquiries by answering questions, providing information and directing customers to appropriate resources.

Skills

  • Loss Calculations
  • Repair Processes
  • Claims Inspections
  • CCC Pathways Appraisal Solutions
  • Estimation Skills
  • Claims Management
  • Auto Damage Appraisal

Licensing

STATE     ISSUE DATE     LICENSE NUMBER      LICENSE TYPE
TX            06/28/2023      3026687                      ADJUSTER

STATE     ISSUE DATE     LICENSE NUMBER      LICENSE TYPE

NY           11/17/2023       IA-1827720                 INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER

STATE     ISSUE DATE     LICENSE NUMBER      LICENSE TYPE

FL            05/01/2018      W483205                     6-20 ADJUSTER - ALL LINES

Certification

  • Adjuster 3
  • 4-Hr Law & Ethics Adjuster Training - 06/03/22
  • Auto Physical Damage Appraiser, Platinum Certificate- I-CAR

Timeline

CAT Adjuster

Geico
09.2024 - Current

CAT Adjuster

Geico
06.2024 - Current

CAT Adjuster

Geico
06.2024 - Current

Auto Damage Appraiser

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
08.2021 - Current

Auto Damage Adjuster

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
04.2020 - 08.2021

Insurance Claims Specialist

GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Adjuster 3
  • 4-Hr Law & Ethics Adjuster Training - 06/03/22
  • Auto Physical Damage Appraiser, Platinum Certificate- I-CAR
Crystal DeMaria