Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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RODRIGO FUENTES

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Experienced licensed adjuster and auto damage appraiser well-versed in assessing and documenting vehicle damage. Motivated, hardworking with excellent customer service and organizational skills. Persuasive communicator and skilled negotiator looking for a new professional challenge with room for advancement. Productive Appraiser adept at completing high volume of appraisals quickly and accurately. Motivated to exceed business expectations while delivering highly accurate results. Proven history of streamlining processes for maximized productivity. Detail-oriented field/virtual automotive appraiser offering over 12 years of appraisal experience. Strong knowledge of insurance processes and documentation. Communicative and assertive with commitment to accurate and timely appraisals. Dedicated insurance professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Auto Damage Appraiser

Kemper
09.2021 - Current
    • Carried and managed consistently heavy project workload through exemplary organizational, time management and collaboration talents.
    • Completed appraisals on automobiles, light trucks, custom cars, vans and many other vehicle types.
    • Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.
    • Identified suspicious claims, escalating issues to supervisor for further investigation and analysis.
    • Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
    • Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
    • Used both CCC One & Pathways to calculate damages and claim values.
    • Negotiated completed damage estimates and repair costs.
    • Advised clients on plans for repairs, possible value of salvage parts and appropriate mechanics for repairs needed.
    • Collaborated with repair workers to determine feasibility of repairs under constraints of coverage limits, time frame and customer finances.
    • Determined salvage value on total-loss vehicle.

Auto Damage Field Appraiser

Fred Loya Insurance
04.2011 - 09.2021

    ● Documented vehicle damage and submitted photographs and in-depth reports to claims department for effective processing.

    ● Identified suspicious claims, escalating issues to SIU department for further investigation and analysis.

    ● Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering honest advice to policyholders in regards to repair work and body shop processes.

    ● Inspected vehicles involved in accidents and generated reports showing estimated repair costs.

    ● Investigated vehicle damage inflicted resulting from emergency situations and natural disasters.

    ● Used CCC One to calculate damages and claim values.

    Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions. ● Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.

    ● Used both CCC One & Pathways to calculate damages and claim values.

    ● Negotiated completed damage estimates and repair costs. Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.

    ● Advised clients on plans for repairs, possible value of salvage parts and appropriate mechanics for repairs needed.

    ● Collaborated with repair workers to determine feasibility of repairs under constraints of coverage limits, time frame and customer finances. ● Determined salvage value on total-loss vehicle.

Education

High School Diploma -

LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL, Brownsville, TX
08.2004

Skills

    • Adjuster License
    • I Car Platinum Certified PL1
    • Bilingual
    • Claims Investigation
    • Appointment Coordination
    • Natural Disaster Experience
      • Onsite & Virtual Inspection Skills
      • Total loss conditioning
      • Inspection Documentation
      • Estimate Preparation
      • CAT teams

Timeline

Senior Auto Damage Appraiser - Kemper
09.2021 - Current
Auto Damage Field Appraiser - Fred Loya Insurance
04.2011 - 09.2021
LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL - High School Diploma,
RODRIGO FUENTES