Dale Beardmore
Calgary, Alberta
***********@*****.***
As my resume relates in more detail, I have over 28 years experience in the
insurance claims industry ranging from Physical Damage Appraisal to
Material Damage Management
During those years have developed excellent communication and customer
service skills and a vast well rounded technical background
My tenure i n the insurance business has been a very positive experience
and my goal is seeking a managerial / Appraisal position to achieve
professional growth, advance within the corporate structure.
I believe my skill set will be an asset with any top rated Auto Body repair
Facility or Insurance Company
I would like to thank you in advance for your time and consideration in the
review process of my resume
Objective
A position to challenge knowledge, skills, and personal goals with the
potential of advancement within that corporate structure
Qualifications
My extensive insurance training and work experience in the insurance
industry has given me the ability to handle any situation as it might
arise.
My experience ranges from all types of vehicle appraisals to management
level skills
My customer service, communication, and negotiation skills would be my
greatest asset
My commitment to these skills is my promise to you and your customers
Experience
T&T Collision Centre Manager /
Appraiser/Production Manager Jan 1st - May 30th 2014
SOS Paint & Body Appraiser /
Production Manager Sept 1st -Dec 30th 2013
Fix Auto Calgary South Central Appraiser Feb 1st 2012 -
July 31 st 2013
Carcraft Carstar Appraiser
July 1st 2011 -Jan 31st 2013
Sunridge Carstar Appraiser
2011-2011
GT Carstar
Appraiser2010 -2011
Pick N Pull Sales
Manager2009-2010
Woodridge All Makes Collision Centre Appraiser / Production Manager
2008-2009
Lone Wolf Appraisals Special Interest
Appraisals 2007-2014
Jim Young Collision Appraiser 2006-
2007
Londonderry Collision Centre Appraiser 2003-2006
RML Appraisals Appraiser
2001-2003
Manitoba Public Insurance Appraiser 1986-2001
Highlights of my career
Lead estimator for Manitoba Public Insurance Catastrophe Centre as a result
of 2001 hail storm
Responsible for ten appraisers, support staff, resolving customer disputes,
identifying fraudulent claims
Supervised the follow up on hail claims regarding supplements, customer
complaints and appraising any surfacing hail claims 1 year term
Responsible for appraising Flood or Water damaged vehicles due to
seasonally high precipitation
Co-ordinating required detailing and mechanical component appraisal
Producing special interest appraisals on unique, antique, muscle cars
Certification
Journeyman Graduate Inter provincial status Auto body repair technician
I-Car Platinum Audatex Software Mitchell Software E-Claim Shop
Manager Repair Center Summit ADP Internet and intranet based
programs Suspension damage analysis Microsoft Word, Works,
Excel, Outlook
Audatex & Mitchell estimating Software Certified
References available upon request