Joyce L. Woodford
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
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Qualifications Summary
. Dedicated banking and insurance professional experienced working in
fast paced environments
. 3+ years of Commercial and Residential Property and Casualty Claims
Adjusting
. Exceptional organizational, time management and problem resolution
skills
. Strong Communication, as well as Interpersonal Skill
. Excellent multi-tasker, Analytical & Negotiation skills
Experience Highlights
Blue Leaf Claims, Suffield, CT
Claims Adjuster 8/2009- 2/2010
. Investigate & evaluate third party claim facts to determine liability
of claims
. Verified the nature and extent of property damage by obtaining and
reviewing appropriate records and damage documentation
. Established and maintained a high level of positive working
relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring
satisfaction with company services
. Updated appropriate parties as needed, providing new facts as they
became available
. Vendor management, (i.e.) Independent Adjuster/Appraiser assignments
Travelers Insurance, Catastrophe Center, Windsor, CT
Inside Claims Adjuster/ Work Force Management Analyst
6/2006-7/2009
. Handle 1st party property & commercial claims as assigned.
. Investigate & evaluate facts to determine coverage, damages, &
liability of first party claims
. Establish timely & accurate claim and expense reserves
. Control costs through effective negotiations; Calculate depreciation,
payments
. Conduct in-depth investigations
. Produce written correspondence, maintain diary system and file
inventory
. Identify & refer claims to SIU or Subrogation
. Assignment of Resolution Claim and Workforce Balancing; Support Field
Leadership to resolve reporting issues for CAT status, FRT
availability and ERT recruitment and training
. Integrates with offices to establish and execute the assignment and
deployment strategy, including workload balancing across skill sets,
tour lengths, for CAT, FRT and ERT
Florence Savings Bank, Florence, MA
Financial Services Assistant
5/2003-2/2005
. Performed administrative and secretarial support functions for the
Vice President of a large bank. Coordinated and managed multiple
priorities and projects
. Prepared monthly activity reports for a busy financial services
department
. Successfully managed referral program and served as point of contact
for eight branches
. Produced professional correspondence, customer presentations, and
tracked and recorded all financial activities to completion
. Trained and supervised floats and interns
Northwestern Mutual, Springfield, MA
Operations Assistant
4/2000-8/2001
. Performed administrative functions for Operations Manager
. Assist all representatives regarding trades, ACAT, 529 plans,
licensing & daily activities
. Provide customer service to agents and customers
. Responsible for all fund trades, money markets, and fund deposits
. Maintain agents licensing and CE requirements
. Participate in yearly audit, maintain and order supplies
Professional Licenses
NH, MS, SC, ME All Lines Adjusters License 8/2009
CT Property & Casualty All Lines Adjuster's License, 10/2007
Texas Property & Casualty All Lines Adjuster's License, 1/2007
NASD Series 6, 11/2000 (not active)
NASD Series 63, 10/2000 (not active)
Education & Training
Continuing education
NY Independent Adjusters exam 1/2010
Inland Marine Training, 3/2007
Supply Management Apprentice, Lackland Air Force Base, 1995
Graduation class of 1988, Enfield High School
Computer Skills
File Handler, Lotus, Word, Excel, Outlook, Vantage, Caesar, Xactimate,
Power Point, ClaimNet, Impact, and Dashboard
Achievements
Air National Guard, honorably discharged 9/2002