FERNANDO VALDEZ
Carrollton, TX ***** 972-***-**** *******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly experienced customer service professional adept at quickly adapting to new areas and processes. Possesses a strong customer service orientation and a results-driven approach. Skilled in utilizing new systems to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with a fast-moving team.
Skills
Skilled multi-tasker
Highly motivated
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Driven
Proactive team player
Automobile claims specialist
Subrogation expert
Types 45 WPM
MS Office
Filing and data archiving
MS Excel and Outlook proficient
CCC estimating system
Photo Workbench
Rental portal management
Strong analytical skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
Recipient of the 2013 DPA (Distinguish Performer Award) which is an award given to the Allstate employees who are in the top 4%. To receive this award you must obtain 98% of quality and above the department goal. Used as a training representative with knowledge in both Technical Review waiver, subrogation demands, and QuickFoto claims processes.
Experience
AUTO DAMAGE ADJUSTER 09/2023 - 11/2024
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY - Plano, TX
Drafted detailed estimates for customers regarding repairs needed due to accident or other incidents. Conducted research into new technologies used in the automotive industry that could improve efficiency within the organization.
Negotiated with body shops on behalf of customers to secure best possible prices for repairs. Adhered strictly to company policies when assessing damages and estimating costs. QUICK FOTO ADJUSTER 04/2017 - 08/2023
ALLSTATE- DIGITAL OPERATING CENTTER - IRVING, TX
Review the photo packages and correctly write a preliminary estimate based on the visible damage Contact the customer and verify per the standard operating procedure and state guidelines the next step information
Answered inbound adjuster calls which come through the internal transfers for adjuster assistance Recently I have begun completing waiver supplements and am continuously searching for more information to help become a better adjustor.
QUICK FOTO PROCESSOR 12/2013 - 04/2017
ALLSTATE- QUICK FOTO - IRVING, TX
Review and Triage incoming real time Photos from the Allstate.com QuickFoto Application Once the photos are reviewed I would assign the QuickFoto Adjuster task for an estimate to be written from the photos
I also worked the follow up task to contact the customers and ensure they had the correct links to the system and were able to download the QuickFoto App to their smartphone I am recorded as a high volume producer in that I complete a high number of tasks correctly with a team high quality percentage
Guide and train 10 other processors on the daily tasks My team also receives in bound calls from internal and external customers who need assistance with the App or registering with the website.
TECHNICAL REVIEW PROCESSOR 07/2010 - 12/2013
ALLSTATE- TECHNICAL REVIEW - Irving, TX
Review documents to correctly assign estimates or invoices to the proper process Answer incoming calls from internal and external customers to verify information or route estimates that may have been miss assigned or may need to be expedited for review Guided and trained 9 other processors
Answered customer questions regarding the status of payments for repairs. SUBROGATION PROCESSOR 02/2008 - 07/2010
ALLSTATE- SUBROGATION DEPARTMENT - Irving, TX
Reviewed and prepared demand request to recover payments made by Allstate to repair customer's vehicles or loss items
Follow up on information requests to complete a demand when third party carriers would request additional information
Contact the third party carriers to verify if payment had been issued. Education and Training
Chandler High School - Chandler, AZ High School Diploma 06/1971
Certifications
Secured state licenses in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and all states with reciprocity agreements.