James Cunningham
Simi Valley,USA
Summary
• Experienced Field Appraiser with 3+ years of automotive claims experience supporting major carriers including Tesla Insurance, Turo, USAA, Farm Family, and Kemper. Deeply passionate about my work and driven by an extremely strong work ethic, I am highly motivated and known for quickly adapting to new processes, maintaining high personal standards, and delivering accurate vehicle damage assessments and claim evaluations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Appraiser
SCA Claim Services
09.2025 - Current
- Handling 40–50 claims per week during peak seasons while conducting detailed vehicle inspections. Evaluating claims involving enhanced damage / fraud concerns, quality assurance re-inspections, DOI inspections, dealership-related claims, and total loss assessments.
Field Appraiser
JAG Appraisals
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted field inspections on a wide range of vehicles, including exotic cars and heavy equipment. Performed desk reviews, handled supplement requests, scheduled inspections, and completed appraisal clause and total loss evaluations.
Host Busser / Food Runner
Betos Italian Bistro
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked in a fast-paced environment and interacted with customers daily. Helped keep communication flowing between the kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure orders were accurate and service ran smoothly. Frequently worked the pass, acting as the bridge between the kitchen and servers to keep everyone on the same page during busy shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley06.2022
Skills
Estimate Writing In : CCC One / Audatex / Mitchell
Vehicle Damage Assessment
Multitasking
Collision Repair Knowledge
LANGUAGES
• English & Spanish ( Very minimal )
Accomplishments
• Simi Valley High School Male Athlete of the Year 2022
• Football First Team All County and Defensive MVP 2022
• Basketball First Team All League 2022
Timeline
Field Appraiser
SCA Claim Services
09.2025 - Current
Field Appraiser
JAG Appraisals
08.2022 - 08.2023
Host Busser / Food Runner
Betos Italian Bistro
08.2022 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School