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Gerald Burns

Mobile,AL

Summary

Self-motivated and Client Focused.

Reliable and detail-focused

Proficient with Software

Excellent Documentation and follow up skills

Professional with strong background in evaluation and inspection pertinent to disaster response involving Wind, Hail, Flood, Total Loss due to Severe Storms such as; hurricanes, tornados, winter storms, Hail storms, or wild fires.



Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Inspector

W.S.P. USA Inspection Services
10.2024 - 11.2024

FEMA Substantial Damage Estimator

Involving Flood, Hurricane, or Severe Storm Damage

Claims Adjuster

Pilot Catastrophe Services
08.2015 - 10.2024

Worked as an adjuster both inside and outside.

Marine Adjuster - Wind and Hail

Auto Adjuster - Wind, Hail and Total Loss

Property Adjuster, MCC, FAA - Hurricane and Tornado

Provided Support as an Agent Advocate

File Review Adjuster for Flood Claims

Worked Multiple Hurricanes

2017 - Hurricanes Harvey, Irma

2018 - Hurricane Michael

2020 - Zeta, Laura

2021 - Ida

2022 - Ian

2023 - Idalia

2024 - Helene, Francine, Milton

Insurance Adjuster

CEFCO National Claims
04.2011 - 07.2015

Auto and Flood Adjuster

Estimated Costs and set quality Standards

Inspected Hail claims for insured using Autotex and Mitchell Software for State Farm Auto

Set Appointments, settled claims

Scoped insured properties for flooding utilizing Simsol Software and Xactimate Software programs

Inspected contents for Insured Loss

Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage

Investigated claims involving potential and suspected fraudulent activity

Trained new staff members in estimating claims

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Electronics

Southeastern College of Technology
Mobile, AL
01-1987

High School Diploma -

B C Rain High School
Mobile, AL
01-1975

Skills

    FEMA Badge

    Hail and Wind Damage Specialist

    Flood LIcense/NFIP

    State Farm Auto Certificate

    Texas Wind Certificate

    Auto Adjuster

    Flood Adjuster

    State License: Al, MS, GA,OK, TX Fl, NC, SC, IN

Timeline

Home Inspector

W.S.P. USA Inspection Services
10.2024 - 11.2024

Claims Adjuster

Pilot Catastrophe Services
08.2015 - 10.2024

Insurance Adjuster

CEFCO National Claims
04.2011 - 07.2015

Associate of Science - Computer Electronics

Southeastern College of Technology

High School Diploma -

B C Rain High School
Gerald Burns