JAMES NEWSOM

Readyville,TN

Summary

Licensed, high-performing Independent Claims Adjuster with a definitive track record of closing 2,000+ residential claims. A veteran of high-volume catastrophe (CAT) deployments who blends technical precision in Xactimate with over a decade of corporate leadership. Known for maintaining meticulous policy compliance and outstanding communications in high-stress, fast-paced environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Courier

FedEx

05.2024 - Current

Execute courteous, efficient pickup and delivery of packages across demanding assigned routes.
Meticulously inspect all shipments to guarantee absolute conformance with strict Federal Express features of service.

Independent Claims Adjuster

Newsom Claims Adjusting LLC

08.2020 - Current

Successfully managed and resolved 2,000+ residential property claims.
Deployed to frontline catastrophe zones for Hurricane Elsa (July 2021) and Hurricane Ida (September 2021) to run high-volume CAT field operations.
Leverage a deep, active professional network of adjusters scaling 25+ years of collaborative field experience.

Senior Manager

Bloomin' Brands

12.2015 - 08.2020

Spearheaded end-to-end restaurant operations, management & non-management personnel training, and daily financial performance.
Maintained strict compliance with corporate concept benchmarks and rigorous local health/safety regulations.

Culinary Manager

Brinker International

01.2010 - 11.2015

Coordinated back-of-house logistics, heavy inventory controls, and kitchen personnel to optimize daily margins.

Education

Skills

Core Software: Xactimate, XactAnalysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Industry Skills: CAT Deployment, Property Scoping, Policy Interpretation, Estimating, Route Logistics

Core Traits: Sound Judgment, High Stress Tolerance, Problem Sensitivity, Deductive Reasoning

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