Tonja Angton-Kennedy
Independant
Dallas
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Safety-oriented specialist with 5 years in risk identification, hazard assessment, and regulatory compliance. Delivered effective incident investigations and operational risk mitigation strategies. Expertise in field inspections, documentation, and corrective action coordination within industrial and high-risk environments.
Work History
Claims Adjuster/Examiner
9 Years 9 Months- Safety and risk management professional with experience investigating property, commercial, and auto losses while identifying hazards, evaluating exposures, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate operational risk.
- Conducted detailed field investigations, including site inspections, photographs, diagrams, interviews, recorded statements, and documentation of hazardous conditions and contributing factors.
- Assessed complex losses and operational risks involving residential, commercial, and industrial environments, interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable safety requirements.
- Identified emerging risks and discrepancies, evaluated potential impacts, and coordinated timely corrective actions to improve safety, compliance, and risk control.
- Managed complex and high-value claims, including large-loss property, commercial, specialty, and catastrophe claims, while maintaining accurate documentation, reserves, estimates, and regulatory compliance.
- Utilized industry estimating and documentation platforms to evaluate damages, review files, perform quality assurance, and support accurate resolution of claims and risk-related matters.
- Communicated effectively with employees, customers, contractors, stakeholders, and other involved parties to establish expectations, address safety and risk concerns, and facilitate timely resolution.
- Prepared professional reports, correspondence, investigation documentation, and coverage determinations while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
- Applied strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills in fast-paced, high-risk environments, with experience transferable to Safety Manager responsibilities across industrial, construction, refinery, and commercial operations.
Safety Field Operations
7 Months- Developed and implemented safety protocols, enhancing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures and best practices for workplace safety.
- Conducted accident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Monitored incident reports, analyzing trends to improve overall safety performance metrics.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure proper safety protocols were integrated into project plans.
Education
Insurance
High School Diploma
Skills
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Risk control
• Regulatory & Procedural Compliance
• Incident investigation
• Safety Documentation & Reporting
• Risk & Exposure Evaluation
• Safety Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
• Inspection Scheduling & Field Coordination
• Photographic & Diagram Documentation
• Safety Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
• Quality Assurance & File Review
Certification
- AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, NC, NM, NY, OK, SC, TX, WA
- NFIP FCN #70006041
- State Farm Policy
- State Farm Auto
- State Farm Estimates
- TWIA/TFPA-Property and Commercial
- Allstate
- California Fair Claims
Timeline
Safety Field Operations
LW Constructions
08.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Claims Adjuster/Examiner
Independant
11.2016 - CurrentRead More
El Centro Community College
Insurance
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Palestine High School
High School Diploma
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