PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
An Ex-Army soldier and business professional with quality experience in
planning, administration, business development, budgeting, clinical
nursing, risk management and project management. Excellence in developing
and implementing quality initiatives to improve the quality of the
services. Highly adept at multi-tasking on several projects, resolving
conflicts, mentoring team members and possess excellent decision making
ability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Geico Insurance Company, 3/2009 - 3/2013
Auto Damage Appraiser; Houston, TX
. Manage and oversaw several direct repair facilities in the Houston market
. Served as quality assurance, business development and consumer relations
associate
. Oversaw the auditing of some business financials and expenditures
. Implemented cost saving measures and developed procedures in compliance
with Texas law
. Assisted in recruiting team personnel and responsible for project results
and team accomplishments
. Proven conflict resolution skills
AIG International, 7/2002 - 3/2009
Unit Manager; Houston, TX
. Managed a team of adjusters for auto claims in both property and
causality losses
. Worked with Divisional Manager and Branch Manager with controlling
litigation cost by properly identifying exposure, setting adequate
reserve and negotiating settlements
. Served as the branch trainer and branch champion for strategic trainings
designed to improve core metrics
. Led a team that was rated "exceptional" and identified as one of the top
ten teams out of 160 nationally in core metrics 2005
Citywide Testing & Inspections, 11/1998 - 1/2000
Operations Manager; New Orleans, LA
. Managed the daily office operations of a construction testing firm which
included overseeing 45 office and field technicians and business
administrators
. Served as Project Manager on several projects including Walgreens,
Confederate Museum, East Jefferson Wellness Center and Sewerage and Water
Board Pump Stations.
. Responsible for the prompt delivery of testing reports in accordance to
OCHHA requirements and design specifications
EDUCATION
Xavier University of Louisiana, 8/1991 - 5/1997
New Orleans, LA
Degree: Bachelor's of Science
MILITARY TRAINING
Sergeant, E-5, 10/1989 - 10/1999
United States Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Experienced with emergency room practices, post-operation and pre-operation
care routine nursing duties, which included patient care administering
medications triage and vital checks