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SAMANTHA STOCK

Arlington,TX

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced management, team building, and customer service skills. Experience stepping into new roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. I focus on training, monitoring, and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Total Loss Manager

AAA Auto Club Group
10.2024 - Current


  • Managed and developed a team of total loss adjusters, setting performance benchmarks and providing coaching for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with claims leadership, legal teams, and third-party vendors to ensure streamlined and compliant claim resolution.
  • Oversaw end-to-end handling of total loss claims, including valuation, title processing, salvage coordination, and customer communication.
  • Managed and developed a team of total loss adjusters, setting performance benchmarks and providing coaching for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with claims leadership, legal teams, and third-party vendors to ensure streamlined and compliant claim resolution.
  • Monitored KPIs and implemented process improvements to reduce cycle times and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with state-specific title regulations, salvage laws, and internal claims guidelines.
  • Handled escalated cases and complex claims..
  • Led initiatives to integrate technology solutions for efficiency and accuracy in total loss settlements.

Auto Damage Supervisor

GEICO
02.2019 - 11.2023
  • Manage implementation of various goals, including severity metrics, rental, total loss files, reinspection reports throughout different assignment types for automotive estimates
  • Manage results and drive metrics based off individual reporting and effectively communicating those goals within the team
  • Supervise staff of multiple Auto Damage adjusters monitoring process to ensure accurate and timely handling of all claims
  • Develop and implement plans for claims operational process, procedures, and optimization of workflow
  • Assist in hiring and training new candidates in their job responsibilities
  • Monitor individual performance and ensure it meets expected quality and performance objectives
  • Review and audit files for compliance, results, coaching, learning and accuracy, and assisting claims examiners.

Auto Damage Adjuster

GEICO
04.2016 - 01.2019
  • Maintain estimating variance within company goals
  • Wrote detailed estimates, documentation, and status reports
  • Ensured timely contact with customers and use of aftermarket and LKQ parts
  • Executed prompt salvage movement
  • Prepared accurate total loss evaluations according to company guidelines
  • Performed inspections of damaged cars at home body shops and salvage yards.

Assistant Manager

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Supervised 20 plus employees during a shift and performed daily food order
  • Checked invoices against charges and inventory received
  • Assisted General Manager with the planning and executing of achieving monthly labor and food cost goals
  • Accomplished this through efficient scheduling and minimal food waste
  • Resolved hospitality issues as they occurred
  • Interviewed and screened potential employees, and performance managed existing employees.

Education

Associate of Arts (AA) - Culinary Arts

Napa Valley Cooking School
Napa, CA

Business

University of Maryland, University College
Benicia, CA

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Vendor Management
  • Quality Control
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Team Building

Timeline

Total Loss Manager

AAA Auto Club Group
10.2024 - Current

Auto Damage Supervisor

GEICO
02.2019 - 11.2023

Auto Damage Adjuster

GEICO
04.2016 - 01.2019

Assistant Manager

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
01.2014 - 03.2016

Business

University of Maryland, University College

Associate of Arts (AA) - Culinary Arts

Napa Valley Cooking School

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

The University of Texas At Arlington