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Thomas Miller

Plant City,FL

Summary

Dedicated employee with a never ending willingness to learn and help my team. I am never late and rarely miss a day of work. I am 100 percent team member of any size. I am very customer service focus, and I have worked very hard, in that regard. It comes easily and naturally to me. Working in multiple systems at the same time is not a worry of mine. Any challenging tasks, are often sent to me. I love solving complex problems and find ways to avoid them in the future. I follow through on all that I promise and strive to be the best at what I am doing.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

SRT Property Damage Adjuster

Geico
Lakeland, FL
09.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated property damage claims for accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborated with contractors to assess repair needs and costs.
  • Investigated claims by interviewing witnesses and reviewing documentation.
  • Managed case files using industry-standard software systems.
  • Reviewed policy coverage to determine liability and benefits available.
  • Resolved disputes between claimants and insurance agents professionally.
  • Created or updated records with new files or information.
  • Provided customer service support by responding promptly to inquiries via phone or email.
  • Investigated claims to determine validity and extent of damage.
  • Documented all claim-related activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed pertinent documents including police reports, contracts, deeds.
  • Assessed damages based on visual inspections, photographs, and reports from contractors or engineers.
  • Calculated estimated costs of repairs using cost estimation software programs.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to clients by communicating information and actively listening to concerns.
  • Investigated potentially fraudulent claims with focus on thoroughness, quality, and cost control.
  • Investigated properties, classified damages and created estimates outlining repair costs.

Claims Adjuster

Geico
Lakeland, FL
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Investigated insurance claims to assess validity and coverage requirements.
  • Reviewed documentation and evidence for accuracy of claims.
  • Communicated with policyholders to obtain essential information.
  • Advised clients on claim procedures and necessary documentation.
  • Collaborated with cross-departmental team members to enhance process efficiency.
  • Ensured adherence to departmental guidelines and compliance with state laws.
  • Analyzed loss facts, including photographs and diagrams, for recovery potential.
  • Conducted witness interviews to support information gathering for claims.

Claims Coordinator

Direct Claims Management Group
Brandon, FL
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Demonstrated consistent operational excellence to maintain stellar office reputation.
  • Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications in database and case management software.
  • Managed work requests, new orders, while assigning contractors to repair homes or create estimates.
  • Coordinated assignments between contractors, the homeowners, and adjusters.
  • Reviewed documents for accuracy before providing to adjusters
  • Followed up with homeowners on various topics, from performance, quality, and satisfaction
  • Updated multiple spreadsheets based on scheduling, completion of jobs, and documents received.
  • Resolved complex problems concerning repairs of homes, scheduling appointments, and escalating coverage issues.
  • Communicating with team members on updated for each claim.

Unemployed

Unemployed In Florida
07.2020 - 02.2021

I was unemployed during this period for medical reasons. I left Jarrett Scott Ford for the same reason, unable to perform my job and had to resign from my position at Ford.

Service Advisor

Jarrett Scott Ford
Plant City, FL
05.2018 - 07.2020
  • Welcomed incoming individuals and ascertained needs by asking open-ended questions.
  • Received outstanding feedback for providing attentiveness and patience when assisting dissatisfied customers.
  • Handled telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
  • Supervised monetary transactions and changes while coordinating logistics to verify service dates.
  • Used service skills and technical knowledge to ascertain issues and provide swift, successful resolutions.
  • Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Recommended additional, useful services to customers, which helped to increase overall sales.
  • Consulted with clients to outline options and obtain permission to proceed with service.
  • Updated customer accounts in computer system, submitted payments and changed personal details.

Assistant Manager

Kauffman Tire / Mavis Tire
Plant City, FL
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Kauffman Tire was sold to Mavis Tire around February 2018
  • Welcomed incoming individuals and ascertained needs by asking open-ended questions.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
  • Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Handled telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
  • Recommended additional, useful services to customers, which helped to increase overall sales.

Service Advisor

Toyota of Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Welcomed incoming individuals and ascertained needs by asking open-ended questions.
  • Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Recommended additional, useful services to customers, which helped to increase overall sales.
  • Received outstanding feedback for providing attentiveness and patience when assisting dissatisfied customers.
  • Handled telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
  • Contributed to business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality.
  • Used service skills and technical knowledge to ascertain issues and provide swift, successful resolutions.
  • Updated customer accounts in computer system, submitted payments and changed personal details.

Unemployed

Unemployed In Florida
Plant City, FL
03.2015 - 03.2015

After I left Hillsboro Bank I was unemployed for 3 months

Personal Banker

Hillsboro Bank
Plant City, FL
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Expanded customer relationships by maintaining regular follow-up processes and rapport.
  • Partnered with loan and mortgage officers and financial advisors to provide clients with optimal financial solutions.
  • Helped customers open and close accounts, apply for loans and make sound financial decisions.
  • Exercised judgment when dispensing information to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Supported current and prospective customers with personalized banking services.
  • Delivered high level of customer service and support by answering questions and returning phone calls quickly.
  • Increased growth of branch deposit values by actively assisting with marketing, sales development and referral coordination.
  • Greeted customers and actively listened to their needs and directed them who to see.

Personal Banker

Bank of America
Plant City, FL
10.2012 - 11.2014
  • Greeted customers and actively listened to their needs and directed them to the right person.
  • Opened new checking and savings accounts, along with CD's, Trust accounts, Safety Deposit boxes.
  • Verified proper identification for all customers to help them with their accounts
  • Promoted diverse array of financial products by continuously acquiring new industry knowledge.
  • Supported current and prospective customers with personalized banking services.
  • Delivered high level of customer service and support by answering questions and returning phone calls quickly.
  • Increased growth of branch deposit values by actively assisting with marketing, sales development and referral coordination.
  • Referred customers to other departments based on their needs.
  • Exceeded quarterly sales goals regularly

Senior Customer Service Representative

Bank of America
Tampa, FL
05.2011 - 10.2012
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, addressing concerns and providing current account information.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Managed customer conflicts and challenging situations by staying calm and accessing internal knowledge bases to develop strategic solutions.
  • Educated customers about products, pricing and policies to address and resolve issues.
  • Memorized company products and services to answer customer questions quickly and capitalize on upsell opportunities.
  • Reviewed customer account information to determine current issues and potential solutions
  • Followed up with customers on all issues and resolutions

Small Business Sales and Support

Bank of America
Tampa, FL
10.2010 - 05.2011
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Secured client retention by driving service and product benefits, features and recommendations around clients' needs.
  • Assessed customer needs and upsold products and services to maximize sales.
  • Set up and activated customer accounts.
  • Relayed productive customer feedback to marketing teams.

Customer Service Representative

Progressive Insurance
Riverview, FL
07.2008 - 09.2010
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
  • Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
  • Assisted customers in making payments on accounts and setting up payment plans.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • Upheld strict quality control policies and procedures during customer interactions.
  • Reviewed customer account information to determine current issues and potential solutions.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Consulted with customers to determine best methods to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Reviewed account and service histories to identify trends and issues.
  • Exceeded company productivity standards on consistent basis.

Claims Contact Rep

Progressive Insurance
Riverview, FL
11.2007 - 07.2008
  • Provided empathetic greetings to callers involved in an accident.
  • Asked questions to gather all the necessary information from the caller and entered into the system.
  • Offered reliable repair service options for the insured, offered as an upsell.
  • Educated caller with the every option that were available to them.
  • Advised caller who was assigned as their claim adjuster.
  • Entered all the information provided by caller on location, other parties involved, witnesses, vehicles involved, and police report numbers if provided.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plant City High School
Plant City, FL
06.1988

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • CRM and office management software
  • Event coordination
  • Report writing
  • Data entry
  • Teambuilding
  • Multitasking
  • Data management
  • Active listening
  • Relationship building
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Flexible
  • Working collaboratively
  • Empathetic
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Active team player
  • Detailed

Accomplishments

Fl 620 Adjusters license in good standing since October 2021 and I have obtained the following licenses:

DE Adjuster

KY Staff

LA claim adj doi

NC

OK

SC

TX

VE

WV

WY

Timeline

SRT Property Damage Adjuster

Geico
09.2023 - Current

Claims Adjuster

Geico
04.2022 - 09.2023

Claims Coordinator

Direct Claims Management Group
02.2021 - 03.2022

Unemployed

Unemployed In Florida
07.2020 - 02.2021

Service Advisor

Jarrett Scott Ford
05.2018 - 07.2020

Assistant Manager

Kauffman Tire / Mavis Tire
06.2016 - 04.2018

Service Advisor

Toyota of Tampa Bay
06.2015 - 06.2016

Unemployed

Unemployed In Florida
03.2015 - 03.2015

Personal Banker

Hillsboro Bank
12.2014 - 03.2015

Personal Banker

Bank of America
10.2012 - 11.2014

Senior Customer Service Representative

Bank of America
05.2011 - 10.2012

Small Business Sales and Support

Bank of America
10.2010 - 05.2011

Customer Service Representative

Progressive Insurance
07.2008 - 09.2010

Claims Contact Rep

Progressive Insurance
11.2007 - 07.2008

High School Diploma -

Plant City High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Hillsborough Community College
Thomas Miller