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Dennis Cochran

Port Saint Lucie,FL

Summary

Astute insurance professional offering 7+ years in property assessment, liabilities determination and settlement negotiation. Meticulous, systematic and highly experienced with strong case management and relationship-building abilities. Carefully manage over 50 cases per month with great success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Inside Claims Manager

Ark Restoration & Roofing Services
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Determined proper course of action for claims processing.
  • Championed insurance claims process by providing expert knowledge and building positive, trusting relationship to support clients during challenging times.
  • Handled claims consistent with client and corporate policies, procedures, best practices and regulations.
  • Documented and communicated timely claims information while supporting accurate outcomes.
  • Gathered sensitive information to update customer profiles and help with appeals process.
  • Collaborated with sales and support staff to ensure accurate estimates according to code.
  • Maximized estimates to ensure profitability.
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Investigated and assessed damage to property and reviewed property damage estimates.

Director of Operations

Eagle Roofing & Wall Systems Inc.
Chesterfield , VA
02.2017 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
  • Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.

Automotive Finance Manager

Mercedes Benz Of Fort Pierce
Port Saint Lucie, Floirda
04.2016 - 01.2017
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
  • Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
  • Upsold products that would benefit customers needs, service policies, maintenance policies, tire & wheel policies.
  • Closed difficult sales

Automotive Sales Manager-Finance Manager

Arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce , Florida
09.2013 - 05.2016
  • Promoted new and used vehicle sales to exceed dealership volume, gross profit and customer expectations.
  • Recruited, hired, trained and managed sales team to set, achieve and exceed sales goals while controlling expenses and exceeding profit and CSI objectives.
  • Coached individual team members on daily basis to maximize unit volume, gross profit and earnings potential.
  • Liaised with department heads to review sales versus objectives, needs and growth opportunities and resolve customer complaints to achieve overall gross profit and customer service objectives.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, Bradenton, FL

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, Bradenton, FL
06.2006
  • Dean's List National 2005,2006
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa

Skills

  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Case Presentations
  • Legal Documentation
  • Property Damage Assessment
  • Liability Determinations
  • Property Owner Representation
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Team Meetings
  • Claim Form Analysis
  • Customer Retention
  • Claims Understanding
  • Claims Evaluations
  • Customer Experience

Timeline

Inside Claims Manager - Ark Restoration & Roofing Services
02.2022 - 08.2022
Director of Operations - Eagle Roofing & Wall Systems Inc.
02.2017 - 12.2021
Automotive Finance Manager - Mercedes Benz Of Fort Pierce
04.2016 - 01.2017
Automotive Sales Manager-Finance Manager - Arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Fort Pierce
09.2013 - 05.2016
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota - Associate of Arts, Business Administration And Management
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Dennis Cochran