Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Field Adjuster
Allstate Insurance Co
Los Angeles
12.2023 - Current
Investigated and surveyed damage to vehicles in order to assess repair costs.
Evaluated insurance claims for accuracy and completeness.
Processed and negotiated settlements with claimants and insured parties.
Communicated effectively with customers regarding policy coverage issues and claims status updates.
Developed relationships with local auto body shops in order to negotiate competitive rates for repairs.
Negotiated settlements with customers and lien holders paid out total loss settlements and obtained necessary documents to process titles for branding.
Estimator/Secretary
R&S Auto Body
Gardena
10.2022 - 11.2023
Reviewed and analyzed vehicle damage to determine repair costs.
Assessed customer satisfaction with the quality of repairs.
Conducted appraisals for insurance companies and customers.
Inspected vehicles for pre-existing damage prior to repairs.
Researched current market values of vehicles to ensure accurate appraisals.
Utilized specialized computer software programs to generate reports and estimates.
Took photographs and wrote detailed summaries to document damage.
Coordinates with purchasing staff to ensure timely procurement of materials necessary for successful completion of projects.
Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $800 to $10,000.
Auto Damage Appraiser
Kemper Insurance
01.2019 - 11.2022
This job required me to carefully analyze and review photos of vehicles and to my professional opinion write an estimate to provide to our customers
Documented all findings in a comprehensive report.
Determined salvage value for total-loss vehicles.
Managed heavy workload of 14+ ongoing cases thanks to strong organizational, time management and collaboration skills.
Calculated damage and claim values with CCC One System.
Identified fraudulent claims by investigating suspicious circumstances surrounding accidents.
Investigated discrepancies between customer complaints and repair shop reports.
Shift Leader
El Pollo Loco
01.2017 - 01.2019
Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary, and ensuring product quality was up to standard prior to use or sale.
Supervised the cleaning of dining areas, restrooms, kitchen equipment, floors., in order to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff alike.
Handled customer inquiries in a timely manner while providing accurate information regarding menu items and promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
06.2018
Skills
Bilingual
Estimate Preparation
Vendor Relationships
Excel, CCC One System, Mitchell, and Word Expertise