Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Nathan J. Gooch

South Jordan,UT
Nathan J. Gooch

Summary

Experienced leader and insurance expert with nearly two decades of experience, excelling in driving high-performance teams and optimizing processes for exceptional results. Data-driven approach and commitment to continuous improvement make an invaluable asset poised to contribute to your organization's success.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmers Insurance

Field Claims Supervisor
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Supervise team of nine Claims Professionals across multiple states, achieving exceptional performance
  • Provide dynamic coaching and individual feedback
  • Development of Property claims staff including tenured and newer employees
  • Drive operational efficiency through continuous process improvement
  • Complete data analysis to identify trends and behaviors to continually improve our business results

Farmers Insurance

Office Mentor, Development Specialist, Property Claims Representative
05.2013 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Investigated and completed accurate and fair assessments of property insurance claims
  • Trained and upskilled new and existing employees, along with management personnel
  • Coordinated community service and outreach opportunities

Farmers Insurance

Auto Property Damage Field Trainer
09.2007 - 05.2013

Job overview

  • Created comprehensive curriculum and testing nationwide for the department
  • Recipient of multiple Superior Service awards, underscoring dedication to exceptional performance
  • Led the Certification Revision Team for the organization
  • Regional School instructor and New Hire coordinator
  • Volunteered seasonal deployments with the National Catastrophe Team
  • Instructed leaders on FACT-based coaching techniques as member of the Advanced Coaching team
  • Offered critical assistance to Spanish-speaking customers
  • Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.

Progressive Insurance

Multilines Claims Representative
05.2005 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • South Jordan Claims Office
  • Conducted in-depth investigations into vehicle theft and fire incidents, ensuring accurate resolution
  • Skillfully assessed and estimated damages for vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and other property types
  • Provided invaluable support to Spanish-speaking clients, catering to their unique needs
  • Proficiently evaluated and negotiated injury settlements, achieving equitable resolutions
  • Led investigations to make well-informed auto liability determinations, promoting fair outcomes
  • Demonstrated resilience and expertise by assisting with Catastrophe duty during Hurricane Katrina
  • Received national recognition through a prestigious customer service award for outstanding performance.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.

Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

MBA from Masters of Business Administration
08.2023

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

National Society of Leadership and Success

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Bachelor of Science Degree from International Business Management, Spanish Language studies
04.2004

University Overview

GPA: 3.67, Dean’s List each year

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Associate of Science Degree from Accounting
04.2001

Universidad De Alacala, University of Alcala
Madrid, Spain

Advanced Level Spanish Business Certificate

University Overview

Required one year of Spanish business classes and fluency in reading, writing and verbal communications in Spanish.

Skills

  • Excellent Team Leadership
  • Negotiation and Mediation
  • Data Analysis
  • Extensive Insurance Knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Training and Curriculum Development
  • Bilingual
  • Community Service
  • Master Coach

Accomplishments

    Voluntary Service:

    Montevideo, Uruguay August 1996 to August 1998

    Provided community service and studied and became fluent in Spanish, while leading and training new volunteers

Timeline

Field Claims Supervisor

Farmers Insurance
03.2020 - Current

Office Mentor, Development Specialist, Property Claims Representative

Farmers Insurance
05.2013 - 03.2020

Auto Property Damage Field Trainer

Farmers Insurance
09.2007 - 05.2013

Multilines Claims Representative

Progressive Insurance
05.2005 - 09.2007

University of Phoenix

MBA from Masters of Business Administration

Utah Valley University

Bachelor of Science Degree from International Business Management, Spanish Language studies

Utah Valley University

Associate of Science Degree from Accounting

Universidad De Alacala, University of Alcala

Advanced Level Spanish Business Certificate
Nathan J. Gooch