Alvin Bowie

**** ******* **. #***

San Pablo, Ca 94806

n6tcvm@r.postjobfree.com

Phone 510-***-****

I have over 25 years experience in the insurance field as a inside claim rep and an outside material field appraiser. My training includes I-CAR, Vale estimating School, and in house training from employer. I have strong interpersonal, verbal, and analytical skills. I also have strong organizational, customer service skills. I’m knowledgeable in both Pathways CCC and Mitchell estimating systems

Experience:

February 2002

To Present

Bristol West Insurance Orange, Ca

Sr. Material Damage Field Appraiser

Dealt directly with policyholders / body shops on a daily basis. Also represented Bristol West in dealing with third party losses. Documented damage through the use of digital photography. Verified and documented vehicle identification, condition, mileage and options for total loss. Made arrangements for salvage removal of insured’s vehicle to salvage yard. Created computer generated estimates of repairs for damages from small to

Major with little or no management assistance. Properly document master file to include all key activities regarding damage, estimate and repairs. Reviewed and explained estimate of repairs to customer regarding sheet metal frame repair / replacement, refinish

Process and mechanical operations. Paid the claim in the field when authorized to.

June 1995

To August 2001

State Farm Insurance Richmond, Ca

Material Damage Field Appraiser

Dealt directly with policyholders and body shops following a loss. Also represented State Farm in dealing with third party losses. Created damage appraisals from minor to major with little management assistance. Utilized digital photography to document damage. Pay claims when required

May 1984

To June 1995

Action Appraiser/ Adjusters Napa, Ca

Appraiser

Dealt with various insurance companies and leasing agency’s. Duties included the photographing private vehicles, boats and big rigs for damage documentation along with the completion of a repair estimate. I also handled various garage keepers losses

February 1980

To May 1984

Calif State Automobile Assoc San Francisco, ca

Claim Rep / Field Appraiser

Duties included Securing 1st and 3rd party loss reports. Securing police reports, witness statements, damage inspection of vehicles.

Education:

Quartz Hill High School 1968-72 Quartz Hill, Ca

Antelope Valley Jr. College 1972-74 Lancaster, Ca

Calif State Northridge 1974-76 Northridge, Ca

Technical Training:

I-CAR Advance training 2000-present San Pablo, Ca

Chief Structural / Suspension

Damage Analysis 1999 Burlingame, Ca

Vale National Estimatics ll 1998 Fresno, Ca

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