Jarry Walford
Grand Island,NE
Summary
Experienced and driven professional in the manufacturing and business industries. Skilled in collaborating with all members of an organization to achieve safety, quality, productivity, sales, and claims resolution goals. Instrumental in continuous improvement, reporting methods, and implementing analytical solutions. Technology proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Quickbooks, inventory systems, and policy guidelines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Specialist
State Farm Insurance
06.2023 - Current
- Improved claim processing efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Reduced claim processing errors by conducting thorough investigations and accurately interpreting policy details.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely communication, empathy, and clear explanations of claim outcomes.
- Managed a high volume of claims effectively by prioritizing tasks and maintaining excellent organizational skills.
Inside Sales
Kelly Supply Company
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Set and exceeded inside sales goals by establishing ambitious targets and motivating sales representatives.
- Exceeded financial goals with a 25% reduction in workforce.
- Partnered with inside sales representatives to maintain current product and service literature.
Welder
Standard Iron
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Continuous Improvement processes and increasing efficiency.
Powder Coat Lead Person
Chief Fabrication
09.2016 - 05.2017
- 5s processes, lean manufacturing to increase efficiency by 20%
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Welding Team Lead
CNH Industrial
11.2004 - 09.2016
- Quality Inspections - Highlighted quality issues and implemented solutions for them.
- Tooling designs - Improved fixturing processes and safety features.
- ISO certified - Trained employees on processes, procedures, preventative and corrective actions, and risk assessments.
- Focused improvement teams - Provided expertise in team collaboration projects.
- World Class Manufacturing Organizational Pillar - Reduce inventory by 50% and production times by 10%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NEAssociate of Applied Science - Business Administration/Accounting
Central Community College
Grand Island, NETimeline
Claims Specialist
State Farm Insurance
06.2023 - Current
Inside Sales
Kelly Supply Company
11.2019 - 06.2023
Welder
Standard Iron
05.2017 - 11.2019
Powder Coat Lead Person
Chief Fabrication
09.2016 - 05.2017
Welding Team Lead
CNH Industrial
11.2004 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business
Bellevue University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration/Accounting
Central Community College