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Joel Chavez

Boulder,CO

Summary

I've spent the last two years as an auto claims adjuster in four states with Progressive insurance, then, two years of working for the City of Boulder before that. I'm grateful for the time I've been able to spend working in team settings and plan to continue contributing my skills with a new team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Claims Adjuster

Progressive Auto Insurance
Denver, CO
02.2024 - 02.2026
  • Handled auto claims in Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Idaho
  • Evaluated auto claims to determine coverage and liability based on policy language
  • Communicated with insureds, claimants, repair shops, and legal representatives to gather necessary information
  • Analyzed damage estimates and coordinated with appraisers to ensure accurate assessments
  • Coordinated assets for total loss vehicles to ensure speedy resolutions for customers
  • Managed claim files, documenting all interactions and decisions for compliance and audit purposes
  • Acted as a reliable point of contact for customers throughout the claims process, addressing their concerns with empathy and professionalism.

Lease up and Customer Service Specialist

Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder, CO
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Greet clients, help prospective tenants fill out applications following guidelines for affordable housing.
  • Responsible for leasing the new projects that Boulder Housing Partners is working on.
  • Helped residents apply to assistance or stay in compliance with managers.
  • Meet with residents to help in setting up online payments, took payments over the phone.
  • Filed resident paperwork to property management filing site in accordance to department regulations.
  • Create and sign leases along with required addendums.
  • Worked with families to move them into their home.
  • Create listings for units online and responding to inquiries or questions

Dining Manager

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community
08.2017 - 08.2021

Responsible for direction and management of all aspects of dining services to ensure effective operations.

  • Interview, hire, and on-board front of house staff
  • Complete payroll for staff currently at 50
  • Meet with residents in a forum setting to go over questions or comments
  • Handle communications to staff about scheduling, meetings, and trainings
  • Create facility content such as menus and facility communications
  • Meet with team of supervisors to go over concerns, needs, or recognitions
  • Manage schedule for two restaurants

Assistant Dining Manager

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community
12.2015 - 08.2017

Provided operational support to senior management. performed opening and closing duties.

  • Provided direct supervision and training of staff
  • Monitored work activities for to ensure proper performance, service, and completion of tasks and service recovery appropriately.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boulder High School
Boulder, CO
05-2009

Skills

  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ClaimPro, ClaimView, IAA total loss dashboard, COPART total loss dashboard, IAA lienholder portal
  • Empathetic and very patient
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

Timeline

Auto Claims Adjuster

Progressive Auto Insurance
02.2024 - 02.2026

Lease up and Customer Service Specialist

Boulder Housing Partners
12.2021 - 02.2024

Dining Manager

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community
08.2017 - 08.2021

Assistant Dining Manager

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community
12.2015 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Boulder High School