James F. Seaman
Oak Harbor,Ohio
Summary
Results-oriented Claims Adjuster bringing hands-on law enforcement investigative experience with exceptional writing and communication skills. Pay close attention to details and look to address root causes. Problem solver with experience identifying the needs of the client and working to find a solution promptly and professionally.
Bring extensive knowledge of residential and commercial building construction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Oak Harbor Police Department
Oak Harbor , OH
09.1999 - 06.2020
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action
Registered Representative/ Agent
New York Life
Maumee, Ohio
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Worked in financial field representing New York Life
- Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients’ financial needs
- Generated new clients using personal, fact-to-face approach that builds trust and emphasizes personal service to individual clients
- Created strategies and recommendations to help clients meet their financial goals
- Sold financial service products and programs such as life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, long term care, and college funding products
- Worked with business owners to implement employer sponsored benefit plans including 401(K), group term insurance and disability insurance
- Provided seminars and lunch and learn programs to groups of people educating them on financial planning, retirement, college education and investments
- Informed clients of policies and procedures.
Law Enforcement Training Officer, Peace Officer
Ohio Attorney General's Office
London, OH
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Instructional Designer
- Created basic lesson plans for various academics under control of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
- Developed curricula, training materials, and assessed educational programs for quality and adherence to Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) regulations and standards
- Managed and coordinated advanced and basic law enforcement electronic distance learning programs and coordinated training needs with outside agencies
- Taught basic and advanced law enforcement training courses in areas of responsibility to personnel representing local, state and federal agencies
- Acted as representative of OPOTA at national and international conventions and seminars
Criminal Justice Instructor
E.H.O.V.E. Career Center
Milan, Ohio
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Taught subjects in Criminal Justice to 75 students in Public Safety academy
- Seamlessly interfaced with students, colleagues, administrators and parents
- Assisted students in identifying their interests, aptitudes and abilities
- Offered academic and, when appropriate, career related advice
- Blended innovative and traditional pedagogical approaches through instructional leadership to produce solid foundation for lifelong learning
- Established intuitive connection with diverse students and assisted them to reach their learning goals
- Set clear expectations of student performance and course goals by publishing terminal objectives, assignment specifics and examination dates, and assessment criteria
- Devoted office hours to ensuring student understanding of all learning objectives and conclude each term with precise weight of each evaluation category
- Acted as private security Commander for public safety academy
- Managed private security academy with 8 instructors, 2 auditors, and students.
Signalman
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
02.1992 - 04.1997
- Awarded numerous awards and honors
- National Defense Service Medal | Navy Achievement Medal | Armed Forces Service Medal | Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2)
- Navy Unit Commendation | Good Conduct Award | Meritorious Unit Commendation
Education
Master Of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
2014
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Terra State Community College
2001
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Professional Networking
- Contract Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution
- Courtroom Procedures
- Case Presentations
- Policy Investigations
- Client Interviewing
- Legal Documentation
- Preparing Written Reports
- Investigation Documentation
- Legal Proceedings Knowledge
- Accident Scene Investigations
Affiliations
Member | Golden Key International Honor Society
American Legion Post 114
Timeline
Registered Representative/ Agent
New York Life
08.2017 - 09.2018
Law Enforcement Training Officer, Peace Officer
Ohio Attorney General's Office
11.2016 - 08.2017
Criminal Justice Instructor
E.H.O.V.E. Career Center
08.2014 - 11.2016
Police Officer
Oak Harbor Police Department
09.1999 - 06.2020
Signalman
US Navy
02.1992 - 04.1997
Master Of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Toledo
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Terra State Community College
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