Experienced bodily injury adjuster with 5 years in litigation. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with keen focus and exceptional analytical skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Examiner
GEICO
Macon, GA
11.2019 - Current
An examiner’s role is the same as TCRII which is to investigate claims for coverage, liability and then handle damages and evaluate/negotiate injury claims
In addition to those duties, however, the examiner will also be responsible for evaluating serious injuries, litigation management for lawsuits against our insured and the company as well as control file handling with Claims Home Office/Legal
Manage claims where litigation has been filed against our insured and/or GEICO
Evaluate and resolve serious/catastrophic injury claims
Working along side counsel to obtain discovery, setup depositions with all expert witnesses and/or plaintiffs and defendants as needed, construct social media scrapes and surveillances as needed
Trial authority meetings with management prior to any set trial dates
Reviewing and resolving files within desk authority of $30,000.00 per file
Achievements/accomplishments: Top performer since 2020; Named number 4 in the country for litigation adjusters in 2023; Named number 2 in the country for litigation adjusters in 2022; Named number 8 in the country for litigation adjusters in 2021; 100% file audits from 2019 – 2022; Held greater than 97% file audits from 2023 to current
Telephone Claims Representative II
GEICO
Macon, GA
08.2018 - 10.2019
Accidents with insured or insured passenger injuries (1st and 3rd party)
Identifying potential early settlements without records
Investigating the validity of all claimed injuries
Gathering medical information from providers and attorneys
Evaluating specials submitted by a 3rd party claimant
Negotiating bodily injury settlements with unrepresented claimants and attorneys
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
First Glimpse
Macon, GA
02.2017 - 12.2018
Maintaining all office services by organizing office operations and procedures
Maintaining all schedules and appointments for ultrasound technicians
Designing filing systems
Controlling correspondence
Monitoring clerical functions
Reviewing and approving supply requisitions
Ordering inventory
Working from home including checking answering machines, emails, and social network
Marketing and advertising products and services
Accounts payable
Ensuring all bookkeeping is correct and up to date
Printing all images for each scan
Excellent customer service skills
IE: Response time decreased from 5 hours to less than 15 minutes on average.
Telephone Claims Representative I
GEICO
Macon, GA
06.2017 - 08.2018
Reviewing and investigate coverage, liability, and damages for each new claim
Determining comparative negligence percentage and negotiating with Interested Parties or other insurance company
Investigate and processed automobile insurance claims
Analyzed data, photographs, statements, and accident reports to determine liability
Taking recorded interviews from Insureds, Owners, Drivers, and Witnesses and injured parties
Making timely follow-up contacts with all interested parties while maintaining great customer service on all calls
Making medical payments and reserving for first party coverages.
Practical Nurse
Middle Georgia Women’s Health Practice, LLC
Warner Robins, GA
01.2010 - 01.2017
Recorded and updated patients’ medical information and vital signs and inputting in computer system
Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
Administered medications and injections prescribed by physician
Wrote prescriptions at physician’s request
Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
Prepared patients for, and assisted with, examinations and treatments
Assisted physician in all outpatient procedures, including ultrasounds
Provided basic wound care including cleaning and removal of staples
Consulted with drug representatives regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice
Worked with insurance companies as patient advocate.
Education
Bachelors Business Management & Information Technology -
Macon State College
01.2013
Middle Georgia Technical College
01.2008
Associates Biology -
Valdosta State University
01.2006
Skills
Claims management
Claims resolution
Litigation management
Customer service
Critical thinking
Negotiations
Coverage excess reviews
Settlement conferences
Mediation
Trials
Liability and coverage investigation
Operating all Microsoft software
Claims investigations
Confidentiality
Mitigation skills
Legal Compliance
Records evaluation
Certification
Adjuster license, active, 02/28/26
Sensitivity
General/Internal
Personal Information
Title: PN, BSN
Timeline
Litigation Examiner
GEICO
11.2019 - Current
Telephone Claims Representative II
GEICO
08.2018 - 10.2019
Telephone Claims Representative I
GEICO
06.2017 - 08.2018
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
First Glimpse
02.2017 - 12.2018
Practical Nurse
Middle Georgia Women’s Health Practice, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2017
Bachelors Business Management & Information Technology -