Cynthia Sommer
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Summary
Extensive knowledge and experience in Insurance Claims, Project Management, Real Estate, sales and finance. Adept at developing new and existing business relationships. Excellent written and verbal communicating skills. Excellent at organizing and managing of large projects, while promoting customer engagement and experience. Proficient in guiding customers/employees through complex Retail/Construction projects. Proficient in communication, training and management of employees. Works effectively, independently with or without a team. Self-motivated and always ready for a new challenge.
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE EMBRY RIDDLE UNIVERSITY
Major: Aeronautics Engineering Technology
LEGAL PRINCIPLES DIPLOMA AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
Major: Claims Law Legal Liability I & II
Certificates & Licensing
CA Adjusters License
OSHA Certified
Advanced Casualty Training, Medical Terminology
Extensive SIU and Fraud Background
Auto Adjusters License – Tractor/Trailer Estimating License
Foundation for Sales Success Training Institute – Boston
Monterey Peninsula College – Computer Technology
Experience
KEMPER/KEMPER SPECIALTY/ ALLIANCE/ALLIANCE UNITED 2021 – PRESENT
Claims Resolution/Attorney Litigated Team Responsible to review all of my incoming files, making sure all contacts are made verbally, by email and via letter within 2 hours of of a call, email or text. . Respond/acknowledge time limit demands, policy limit demands and use CPT/RVS codes to evaluate and present an offer that takes into account preexisting issues, exaggerated treatment, and coverage to include Prop 213. Responsible for Global Tender if Limits in high exposure files. . Make sure we are following all laws mandated by the state in which the claim occurred. Handling Litigation, discussing settlement/negotiating/settlement/file resolution and closure in a timely manner.
FIELD PROJECT SUPERVISOR WALMART – CORP REAL ESTATE DIVISION 2012 – 2020
Accountable for full realty project management: execution of initiatives, plan, timeline, coordination, implementation, and completion of projects within the agreed upon time. Hands on both e-commerce side, contractor/sub-contractor side. Direction of teams from 5-6 Team supervisors that would delegate responsibilities to the employees each night or day. Responsible for training and implementing new project requirements. New entry gates to the store, new electronics, apparel, jewelry, shoes, sporting goods, sporting, grocery and grocery self checkouts to include systems knowledge and training. Highly collaborative with strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact across all levels of employees and management while maintaining confidentiality. Ability to understand Departmental goals and/or leader priorities and adjust work accordingly while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Managed a Walmart Employee Team on each project of 15-125 employees. Responsible for safety and all communication with Home office to include changes during the project and implementing without making the employees and customers feel affected by such change. Proficient in all Departments of Walmart. Expert in Apparel, Grocery, Backroom Set up, Modulars, resets, remodels, New Store and Dark Store transition. OSHA Certified, 2013.
ARONS Sales Manager - # 1 Sales Manager in Division aaron’s inc
2010 – 2012
Manage the sales, marketing, customer growth, customer service, and store merchandising
SR. LIFE/HEALTH & DISABILITY BROKER/AGENT NASE 2008 – 2010
Provided in person Health Plans to 125 A-Lead Clients; customized business and personal needs; met quota at 100% Liability claims examiner
LITIGATION ADJUSTER YORK CLAIMS SERVICES 2004 – 2007.
Manage municipalities in high pending of Litigated Files which require direction to Defense Counsel
Adjust and Evaluate Complex Coverage Issues & Serious Injuries with $75K-$1M, settlement authority 125k
Attend all Settlement Conferences and legal proceeding
Adjustment and appraising of high exposure Commercial Liability, Property, CAIP, etc. to restaurant franchises
INSURANCE RECRUITMENT MANAGER INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE INSTITUTE 2001 – 2004
Hired, trained, and placed Insurance Professionals i.e. Claims Adjusters on Temporary and Permanent jobs
CAIMS SUPERVISOR INDUSTRIAL INDEMNITY 1992- 2001
Manage a caseload of 250 files, ; 80% Complex Litigation/Coverage and Serious Injury
Supervision of claims team overseeing as well as handling Commercial GL, CAIP High Risk Claims, Property, Inland Marine, Cargo, Warehouse and various other program losses to include Pest Control, Homeowners, Construction Defect, Advertising Injury, Patent and copy right Infringement, Unocal and Texaco Service Centers.
PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE 1988-2001
Auto estimator, claims trainer, serious injury and litigation representative
Additional
United States Army – Air Traffic Controller
Army Reserve (Completed 2012) - B.T. Collins - Combat Medical Battalion
Real Estate License – 1998 – Present Ct
OSHA Certified