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James Lawson

Carthage,TX

Summary

Retired United States Coast Guard as Senior Chief Petty Officer "E-8" in 2007. Served a total of 24 plus years.

Duties:

  • Aviation maintenance, fueling, training instructor and Flight Examiner for enlisted personnel
  • Flights to include-Search and Rescue, Drug Interdiction, Fisher Patrols, Pilot and Aircrew Training
  • Senior Enlisted member for the H-60J Helicopter Standardization Team
  • Recruiter in Charge for the States of Iowa and Arkansaw

Began adjusting career in 2007 with E. A. Renfroe and Company to the present day. Progressed as Adjuster to Trainer to Project Manager to Associate Vendor Manager.

Completed Flood Certification and worked flood claims for State Farm in either 2008 or 2009 in Iowa.

FCN: 0003080328

I am currently interested in your Flood Program.

I have known and worked with Craig Stanaland, a long standing Crawford adjuster. He was actually on my first flood deployment which also included the perils: Wind, hail and sewer back up.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Vendor Manager/Project Manager/Trainer

E.A. Renfroe And Company
08.2007 - Current

AVM-For each storm deployment, worked with State Farm management during the initial set-up. Throughout the deployment the following duties were closely managed.

  • Safety of each adjuster-proper equipment, training, assistance and weekly meetings
  • Setting appropriate settlement authority levels, adjusting as warranted
  • Reviewing estimates to either grant a higher settlement authority or returning for revisions
  • Monitor daily project reports, take action as warranted
  • Load leveling of adjuster claim count inventor as warranted
  • Attend weekly State Farm and Firm Manager meetings
  • Speak with Agents and Policy Holders as warranted
  • Address DOI complaints as warranted

Project manager-Prior to creation of AVM

  • Safety of each adjuster and trainer
  • Worked with assigned firm trainers to ensure adjusters were assisted as needed during inspections, writing estimates and given proper inspecting and safety techniques
  • Worked with adjusters on individual basis as warranted
  • Load level adjusters claim count inventory as warranted and upon State Farm Management request
  • Attend weekly State Farm Management meeting

Field Trainer

  • Instructed/certified the use of Rope and Harness equipment to include onsite inspection assistance and proper gear usage/safely techniques
  • Assisted with onsite field inspections to include the following perils: Wind & Hail "Hurricanes & Tornadoes", Freeze "Pipe Burst", Backup of Sewer and Drain

Field Adjuster Perils worked

  • Flood
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Fire
  • Theft
  • Vandalism
  • Back up of Sewer and Drain
  • Freeze
  • Weight of Ice & Snow

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Aeronautical Engineering Maintenance Technology

Alabama Aviation Technical College
Ozark, AL

Skills

  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Training and Orientation
  • Goal Setting
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Associate Vendor Manager/Project Manager/Trainer

E.A. Renfroe And Company
08.2007 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Aeronautical Engineering Maintenance Technology

Alabama Aviation Technical College
James Lawson