AARON THEALL
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** ***** ** ******** ********** writing claims appraisals, estimates, and collision repair management. Prior law enforcement background, comprising fifteen years of investigation experience. Diverse employment background and communication skills, which have helped develop the necessary tools in a customer related field. Proficient in numerous estimating programs, with experience in auto, motorcycle, heavy equipment, and small property claims. HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Report writing
Analytical
Property adjusting
Insurance fraud expertise
Automobile appraisals
Strong interpersonal and
communication skills
Property claims
Critical thinker
Interviewing techniques
EXPERIENCE
Numerous letters of appreciation from both employers, and companies work has been done for.
Independent Appraiser
AMT Appraisals - Youngsville, LA
12/20011 - Present
• Writing appraisals for five claims companies
• Handle a very broad area, covering most of South Louisiana, including Lafayette Parish, Terrebone Parish, and New Orleans
• Currently utilizing Audatex estimating program, but experiences in several others, including CCC and Mitchell
• Repair estimates, Total Loss evaluations, and Diminished Value are the bulk of my work, focusing primarily on auto and heavy equipment. Body Shop Manager Experience
Multiple Body Shops: Luke’s Collision/Jackie Edgar Ford/Performance Finishes 12/2006 – 9/2011
• Provided strong appraisal skills and customer satisfaction
• Proficient in analyzing damage to vehicles and writing the estimates of repair
• Ran four shops in six years, one being a start up, and increased sales and productivity in each. I
• Worked with numerous insurance and claims companies over the years, Police Officer
Lafayette City Police Dept - Lafayette, LA
6/1991 – 12/2006
• Training and involvement of investigations ranging from crash investigations, to crimes against persons
• Numerous courses in theft, fraud, domestic violence, and public safety
• Achieved the rank of Sgt. Prior to my departure to pursue a change. U.S. Army/National Guard
09/1985 – 09/1991
• Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, SC
• AIT Training Nuclear/Bio/Chemical Defense, Ft. McClellan, Ala.
• Desert Storm Veteran, Platoon Sgt-E7
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: General Studies
University of Louisiana - Lafayette, LA, U S
Criminal Justice and Psychology coursework
Minor in English
2002