Summary
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Education
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MONTELL J. MCDONALD

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven insurance adjuster with over six years of experience in the insurance adjusting industry, specializing in complex large losses and home displacement arrangements following Hurricane Laura. Proven expertise in investigating property and physical damage, with a strong ability to gather comprehensive evidence, including photographic documentation. Extensive background in construction and materials related to both residential and commercial total loss claims, with a track record of processing over 2,000 claims, largest exceeding $1 million. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining a detail-oriented approach to accurately assess and document damages in high-volume environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wind/Hail Field Deployment

QA Claims
03.2025 - 05.2025

Achieved efficient claims resolution through effective support of claims handling processes. Delivered exceptional service to clients during inspections, enhancing overall satisfaction. Advanced compliance with industry ethics and best practices in claims management, particularly for wind and hail damage cases. Resolved claims promptly within 24-48 hours.

Hurricane Helene/Milton Flood Deployment

NFIP - Colonial Claims
09.2024 - 01.2025

Conducted inspections of residential housing units and related facilities to verify safety and quality compliance. Assisted in the field preparing detailed inspection reports and maintaining digital records in the housing management system during a hurricane event. Documented inspection results with photos and reports, providing recommendations for corrective actions.

Hail Deployment

CRU GROUP
08.2024 - 09.2024

Achieved high customer satisfaction through optimized claims handling processes. Inspected three-story dwellings to ensure compliance. Resolved claims efficiently through meticulous investigations that adhered to company and regulatory standards.

Wind/Hail Deployment

Sedgwick
04.2024 - 05.2024

Supported customer satisfaction initiatives by managing tornado and large hail claims effectively. Conducted field inspections to perform thorough investigations in compliance with company and regulatory standards. Assisted in promoting best practices in claims management while upholding industry ethics.

Daily Commercial Claims

Leading Edge Claims
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Achieved successful inspections of large commercial claims, encompassing schools, gyms, auditoriums, churches, and senior living facilities. Identified and assessed a range of losses, from accidental water damage to major hail incidents. Contributed to effective claims management through detailed reporting and analysis of findings.

Wind/Hail Event

Cross Country Adjusting
04.2023 - 05.2023

Oversaw the handling of hail and wind damage cases, adhering to strict protocols to meet closure deadlines.

Pipe Freeze + Wind/Hail Event

Alacrity Solutions
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by effectively resolving insurance claims. Improved operational efficiency through optimized policy management workflows during field inspections. Exceeded service expectations and fostered client loyalty through enhanced team performance.

Proximity Deployment ECR GAP

Alacrity Solutions
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Facilitated timely claim resolutions by determining coverage after conducting thorough field inspections, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Proximity Deployment ECR GAP

Alacrity Solutions
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Resolved State Farm claims involving theft, vandalism, wind, hail, and water damage. Achieved 100% ownership of claims, resulting in timely resolutions and enhanced customer satisfactio

WCCS Stewardship Virtual Deployment

Sedgwick
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Achieved successful resolution of hurricane Ida claims for State Farm through virtual management from inception to completion. Effectively processed over 200 claims, prioritizing reconciliation and supplement management.

Hail Field Deployment

Alacrity Solutions
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Supported customer satisfaction initiatives by improving claims handling processes. Conducted thorough field inspections to resolve claims in accordance with company and regulatory standards. Promoted best practices in claims management to uphold industry ethics.

Wind & Hail Virtual Deployment

Alacrity Solutions
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Assisted in resolving wind and hail claims for State Farm through virtual management from start to finish. Processed over 200 claims with a focus on reconciliation and supplement management.

Hurricane Laura & Delta Storm Field Deployment

Alacrity Solutions
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw large loss assignments, addressing issues from tree damage to significant wind damage. Led field inspections that resulted in the closure of over 200 claims, enhancing operational efficiency.

Education

Associate of Science -

Valdosta University
Valdosta
05-2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Sandy Creek High School
Tyrone
05-2014

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Chattahoochee High School
Johns Creek
01-2013

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Langston Hughes High School
Fairburn
05-2011

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McNair Middle School
College Park
08-2010

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Sequoyah Middle School
Jonesboro
11-2008

Skills

  • Excellent ladder climber
  • Ability to investigate and negotiate property claims
  • Ability To Close Claims On The Same day (4-5)
  • Excellent customer service
  • Ability to claim steep roofs
  • Claims Practices and Estimating guidelines
  • Same-Day closure after inspections
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Reconciliation Experience
  • Upbeat, friendly and extremely approachable
  • File and time management experience
  • Appropriate documentation and investigation
  • Proficient X1/Xactimate 28/Xactanalysis
  • Resolution, multi-tasking, and problem solving
  • Analytical thinking/ conduct research
  • Peril Experience: Wind, Hail, Water, Fire, Collision, Vandalism, Electrical, Theft, BUSD, Tree
  • Handled Claims from Start (First Contact) to finish (Settlement)
  • 2000 Claims Handled to Completion, with over 6 years’ experience of Property & Commercial Claims
  • Familiar with both software’s/Programs Enterprise Claims System (ECIS) & Xactimate
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures
  • Clean driving records

Certification

  • Alabama Adjuster License
  • Arkansas Adjuster License
  • Connecticut Adjuster License
  • Florida Adjuster License
  • Georgia Adjuster License - Home State
  • Indiana Adjuster License
  • Mississippi Adjuster License
  • Kentucky Adjuster License
  • Louisiana Adjuster License
  • Michigan Adjuster License
  • Minnesota Adjuster License
  • North Carolina Adjuster License
  • Oklahoma Adjuster License
  • South Carolina Adjuster License
  • Texas Adjuster License
  • State Farm Property Certificate (2019)
  • TWIA Mid America (2023)
  • BSA Fast Track Claims

Timeline

Wind/Hail Field Deployment

QA Claims
03.2025 - 05.2025

Hurricane Helene/Milton Flood Deployment

NFIP - Colonial Claims
09.2024 - 01.2025

Hail Deployment

CRU GROUP
08.2024 - 09.2024

Wind/Hail Deployment

Sedgwick
04.2024 - 05.2024

Daily Commercial Claims

Leading Edge Claims
05.2023 - 08.2023

Wind/Hail Event

Cross Country Adjusting
04.2023 - 05.2023

Pipe Freeze + Wind/Hail Event

Alacrity Solutions
12.2022 - 02.2023

Proximity Deployment ECR GAP

Alacrity Solutions
09.2022 - 12.2022

Proximity Deployment ECR GAP

Alacrity Solutions
04.2022 - 07.2022

WCCS Stewardship Virtual Deployment

Sedgwick
07.2021 - 11.2021

Hail Field Deployment

Alacrity Solutions
05.2021 - 06.2021

Wind & Hail Virtual Deployment

Alacrity Solutions
03.2021 - 04.2021

Hurricane Laura & Delta Storm Field Deployment

Alacrity Solutions
08.2020 - 12.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Sandy Creek High School

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Chattahoochee High School

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Langston Hughes High School

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McNair Middle School

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Sequoyah Middle School

Associate of Science -

Valdosta University

Training Background

  • Various IA Firms (Pilot Catastrophe & Eberl Claims Service).
  • Proficient Computer Skills: MS Office Word 2003, 2007; MS Office PowerPoint; Internet Explorer, Chrome

Insurance Carrier Experience

State Farm, Great American Insurance Group, Hastings Mutual, Westfield Insurance, Celina Insurance Group, American National Property & Casualty, Church Mutual, Wright National Flood, NFIP Direct, Philadelphia Insurance, Fire Exchange
MONTELL J. MCDONALD