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Garrett Folts

LINCOLN,NE

Summary

Process Manager with excellent track record in collaboration across departments to evaluate, design and implement business processes. Consistently improved processes and managed change among stakeholders using positive approaches. Well-established data analysis experience. Case manager with a high volume of work each day. Works well under pressure to deliver accurate approval and denial recommendations for potential new clients. Provides case analysis, valuation, and recommendations for progression, negotiations, and litigation.


Detail-oriented claims specialist. Consistently supports company by effectively managing risk and maximizing customer satisfaction. Experienced in handling complex injury and litigation claims with self-directed and knowledgeable approach. Diligent and detail-oriented Claim Specialist that handles claims issues with care and efficiency. Accustomed to working with forms, database records, and other paperwork to understand claims and related customer histories. Successfully settle routine claims and supports investigation of more complex issues. Diligent and highly organized, proactive and adept at multitasking to manage requirements of multiple customers at once. Skilled team player with strong background in training and development. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities and propensity to develop colleagues and subordinates.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Injury Process Manager

The Berry Law Firm
05.2022 - Current
  • Develop and maintain processes for accurately valuing claims to assist attorneys with case selection, litigation strategy, and settlement.
  • Develop and maintain processes for accurately reporting projected case revenue to management on a regular basis.
  • Develop and maintain processes for tracking case progression.
  • Oversee the collection of insurance information and work with attorneys on settlement and other insurance issues.
  • Direct supervision of PI staff in the collection of records, settlement activities, and case progression.
  • Monitor progress of litigation in conjunction with paralegals and assist attorneys with case evaluation.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

Bodily Injury Claims Specialist

State Farm
03.2012 - Current
  • I investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle claims while working with customers, State
  • Farm agents, attorneys, witnesses, repair shops and service providers to settle automobile accident claims considering the following: Damage to property or injury to people; evaluating, negotiating, and settling claims within authority levels; maintaining the confidentiality of claim information.

Auto Claim Processor

State Farm
01.2011 - 03.2012
  • The primary responsibilities of an auto claim processor include:
  • Applying claims settlement procedures to process claims, initiate claim payments, and close claim files under the direction of claim representatives or claims management;
  • Communicating with customers and associates over the telephone, in person, and in written correspondence;
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of claim information;
  • Using State Farm claims systems and other technologies to perform job duties,
  • Working in a collaborative team environment to handle a large volume of claims and telephone calls.

GF
12.2010 - 09.2010
  • Using State Farm claims systems and other technologies to perform job duties
  • Communicating with customers and associates over the telephone, in person, and in written correspondence
  • Working under management supervision with attorneys, in the defense of lawsuits
  • Working in a collaborative team environment to handle a large volume of claims, primarily over the telephone
  • Providing assignments and direction to subordinates
  • Coordinating or participating in special projects.

Education

Master of Arts - Management Communications

Bellevue University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Bellevue University

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Southeast Community College

Associate's degree - business administration

Skills

  • Evaluations
  • Negotiations
  • Mediations and alternative dispute resolution
  • Litigation
  • Claims resolution
  • Claims processing
  • Policy analysis
  • Claims documentation
  • Liability management
  • Coverage determination
  • Settlement verification

Certification

  • Certified coach through the ICF
  • AINS designation

Timeline

Personal Injury Process Manager

The Berry Law Firm
05.2022 - Current

Bodily Injury Claims Specialist

State Farm
03.2012 - Current

Auto Claim Processor

State Farm
01.2011 - 03.2012

GF
12.2010 - 09.2010

Master of Arts - Management Communications

Bellevue University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Bellevue University

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Southeast Community College

Associate's degree - business administration

Garrett Folts