Kaleb D. Brooks
Houston,TX
Summary
Calculated, ambitious, professional, and amiable with 8+ years of experience in exceeding company goals, serving the country and local parishes during natural disasters, and over-exceeding educational expectations on a collegiate level.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Claim Specialist/Adjuster
State Farm
Lafayette, LA, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Inspect, Appraise, and issue payment to policy holders based on coverage.
- I also speak, participate, and organize team morale meetings.
- I litigate as well on behalf of State Farm and mediate lawsuits after extensive training provided by State Farm.
- The ability to read, comprehend, and interpret court case briefs.
- The ability to do arbitration in deciding final decision to submit to court for insurance company financial dispute, as well financial settlement mediation for lawsuits.
- The ability to show emotional maturity on a professional level with customers and colleagues.
- The ability to adapt based on where I am to perform my job as a claim specialist around the country.
- The ability to organize files, all while completing continued education course work to better myself in the field.
- The ability to delegate, construct and present informational meetings for groups of people.
- The ability to be even more of a leader I thought I could be considering the roles I’ve been afforded to do with this company.
- The ability to handle, inspect, appraise, and adjust a policy holder’s claim based on their purchased policy guidelines and policy limit.
- The ability to manage and organize team morale meetings throughout each quarter, as well as explain company progress.
88M – Heavy Equipment Transporter
Louisiana Army National Guard
Reserve, LA, USA
01.2016 - Current
- Supporting active-duty military forces in responding to threats abroad, supporting the state during humanitarian and natural disasters, and ability to swiftly react to short notice calls for deployment.
- Ability to provide emergency assistance at any given moment in the time of crisis in or out of the United States.
- Ability to operate and inspect machines and heavy equipment to diagnose defects and repair as needed.
- Ability to maintain all equipment and weaponry throughout 100% of the year.
- Ability to perform under pressure and rapidly adapt to the situation.
- Ability to confidently execute leadership roles.
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional warehouse supply management.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Southern University A&M College
BATON ROUGE, LA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern University A&M College
BATON ROUGE, LA05.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Excel Skills
- Time Management
- Financial Reporting
- Reconciliation
- Adaptability
- Auditing
- GAAP
Military Service
Army National Guard, E4, 88M | TRANSPORTATION, 9 YEARS, HURRICANE IDA, 4 Months, 2021, HURRICANE LAURA, 3 1/2 Months, 2020, HURRICANE DELTA, 4 Months, 2020, HURRICANE BARRY, 3 Months, 2019, HURRICANE HARVEY, 4 Months, 2017, COVID-19 PANDEMIC, 2 Years, 2020-2022, Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Course, Gun Safety Course, Licensed to Operate Army Tactical Vehicles, HR Training at headquarters to handle and manage government paperwork., Warehouse Supply Management, Licensed to Operate Heavy Civilian & Military Equipment
Awards
- 2022, Certificate of Appreciation, Award from the Southwest Regional Office of Public Health for my diligent efforts to provide support to the citizens of Southwest Louisiana during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2021, Honorable Service Medal, Award from the Louisiana Army National Guard for assisting the state of Louisiana on Active-Duty orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2021, Dean’s List, Award from Southern University A&M College for demonstrating academic excellence.
- 2020, Armed Forces Service Medal, Award from the Louisiana Army National Guard for assisting the state of Louisiana on Active-Duty orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2020, Dean’s List, Award from Southern University A&M College for demonstrating academic excellence.
- 2018, Dean’s List, Award from Southern University A&M College for demonstrating academic excellence.
- 2016, National Defense Service Medal, For completion of Initial Active-Duty Training during 02/09/16 and 01/25/17.
- 2016, Army Service Ribbon, For completion of Initial Active-Duty Training during 02/09/16 and 01/25/17.
- 2024, Dean’s List, Award from Southern University A&M College for demonstrating academic excellence.
- 2025, IBM Data Science Practitioner Certificate, Award for extensive data science programming program.
Timeline
Claim Specialist/Adjuster
State Farm
08.2022 - Current
88M – Heavy Equipment Transporter
Louisiana Army National Guard
01.2016 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Southern University A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern University A&M College