Vincent C. Finizia
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Chester New York 10918 845-***-**** mobile/text
Professional Profile
Dedicated hands on Insurance industry management professional specializing and licensed in remediation and restoration. Excellent operational and risk decision support skills with a proven record of creating growth while adhering to policy and procedures. Comfortable in working in a fast paced high pressure environment to meet critical deadlines.
Core Competencies
Establish and implement operational planning, support and systems for cost effective use of infrastructure
Proactively supervise mitigation and remediation process
Execute risk management and fraud prevention assessment during client interviews and policy understanding meetings
In charge of all matters regarding adjusters and insurance carriers via adjusting claims
Experienced Xactimate estimator
Manage client expectations
Conduct industry seminars for professional continuing education credits
Professional Experience:
Mile High Adjusters 2014 -Present
Independent Adjuster Licensing:
State of New York #1427663
Texas All Lines # 1996433
State of Florida # W297791
Provide advisory services to municipal emergency management offices
Lead project estimator and in house trainer for Xactimate
Dependable Environmental Protection 2009-2014
Xactimate Estimator/Adjusting Claims/ Director of Operations
Mitigation/Insurance Restoration Company 2007-2009
Director of Operations
Responsible for Adjusting Claims, Xactimate Estimating, Interact with Insurance Adjusters
Facilitated local and national meetings and lectures relating industry standards and trends
Actively maintain system project updates and timeline reporting
Maintained 100% client satisfaction rating
Utilized certification for client recruitment, retention and optimization
Instituted collections processes that reduced cash outlay and lag time while increasing customer satisfaction.
Paul Davis of Passaic and Sussex Counties – New Jersey 2004-2007
Partner
Full partner in Nationally known insurance restoration company
Provided oversight of 22 employees and sub contractors
Lead estimator and production supervisor of projects
Responsible for marketing and expansion through client growth and business acquisition
Supervised local and national vendor programs while maintaining current relationships
Professional Certifications
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
IICRC # 90864
Water Damage Restoration
Fire & Smoke Restoration
Odor Control
Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (mold)
Applied Structural Drying
Health & Safety Technician (OSHA)
Additional Certifications:
Large Loss Mitigation
FEMA 100 and 700
OSHA via Fire Safety Training
Light Construction Methods
Lead Safety
Lead Abatement
Scene Support Operations
Fire Behavior Arson Awareness
Principles of Fire Investigation
Certified Mold Inspector certified by NAMP (National Association of Mold Professionals)
Certified Mold Remediator certified by NAMP
NEW YORK STATE LICENSED AIR QUALITY ASSESSOR
Education:
College: City University of New York- BBA Marketing/Education
College: City University of New York –MBA Management
Utica School of Commerce- Adjuster’s Pre-Licensing Course
Computer Skills: Xactimate, Microsoft Office, Basic Excel, Basic Power Point
Community Service: Volunteer Fireman,
Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Chester
Knights of Columbus