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Judy Schmidt

Tribune,KS

Summary

Experienced insurance professional with several-year career assessing Western Kansas and Eastern Colorado agriculture. Detail-oriented, observant and knowledgeable adjuster with a proven track record of efficiently completing claims in various settings. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with the industry standards. Devoted to giving every insured a positive experience.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crop Adjuster

Great American Insurance Group
07.2023 - Current
  • Worked Multi-peril and crop hail claims on several crops. Wheat, corn, soybeans, grain sorghum, dry beans, sunflowers, millet, and triticale. Also organic wheat, corn and triticale.
  • Advised farmers on their rights, responsibilities, and obligations under various insurance policies.
  • Developed relationships with local farming communities through participation in industry events, seminars, workshops.
  • Instructed another area's adjusters on new technology that became available through company buyout.
  • Ensured that all claim paperwork was completed accurately and timely according to established procedures.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding claims status or other matters related to their policies.
  • Conducted on-site inspections of damaged crops to assess the extent of the loss.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to clients by communicating information and actively listening to concerns.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy while inputting claim data into the company database.

Crop Adjuster

Crop Risk Services
11.2013 - 07.2023
  • Same as above

Deputy Clerk

Greeley County, Kansas
07.2005 - 11.2013
  • Created spreadsheets to track budgets and expenditures.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies; placed orders as needed.
  • Organized the filing system of contracts, deeds, resolutions, ordinances, and other legal documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from citizens regarding county services or regulations.
  • Assisted in preparing and maintaining official records, documents, and reports.
  • Managed public relations problems with discretion and courtesy to maintain a positive public image.
  • Fulfilled public information requests related to ordinances and resolutions.
  • Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.

Veterinary Assistant

Robertson Vet Clinic
02.1996 - 06.2005
  • Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
  • Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
  • Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
  • Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
  • Managed 500 dairy heifers for three months while the calving. Included daily feeding, pulling calves, medicating cows and general maintenance as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS

Skills

  • Technology: Excel, Word, Adobe, Teams, Outlook, Areos and Areos Express (CRS), eClaims and Adjuster mobile (GA)
  • Non-Crop Technology: County Works, and Athena
  • Note taking and Data collection of production
  • Problem-solving abilities to move the claim process along
  • Relationship Building and Communications with Insureds, Agents & Co-workers
  • File and Record Management of Claim
  • Time management abilities to get fieldwork and computer work done efficiently
  • Team building by being available to all coworkers to mentor and answer questions

Certification

I am CAPP Certified and licensed in Oklahoma as a crop adjuster.

Activities and Honors

I enjoy helping with the family business of raising show cattle for 4-H and FFA youth. I have also been chosen by the local 4-H program as volunteer of the year and served as community leader for the local 4-H club. I helped with education of the local youth at the Greeley County Library. As a part-time librarian, I helped put on summer reading programs, checked out books, and entered book data in Athena system. 

Timeline

Crop Adjuster

Great American Insurance Group
07.2023 - Current

Crop Adjuster

Crop Risk Services
11.2013 - 07.2023

Deputy Clerk

Greeley County, Kansas
07.2005 - 11.2013

Veterinary Assistant

Robertson Vet Clinic
02.1996 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Kansas State University

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Hutchinson Community College

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