OBJECTIVE
KEY COMPETENCIES
FORMAL EDUCATION
Lucedale, MS 39452
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TIFFANY CRANFORD 601-***-****
To secure a position with a growing dynamic that leverages my prior education and work experience while allowing me the opportunity to face new challenges
State Farm Insurance June 1998-June 2012
Assigned automobile claims involving property damage and bodily injury in both rural and metropolitan areas of South Mississippi
Reviewed and analyzed automobile policy language,
coverages, endorsements and exclusions for proper
application to claims
Contacted relevant parties involved to determine the details of automobile accidents and assess liability
Conducted claims investigations and completed final settlement reports for management
Negotiated claim settlement offers with policyholders, claimants, plaintiff attorneys and mediators utilizing conflict resolution skills when necessary
Advised State Farm Agents of the disposition of automobile claims involving their clients and any potential problems Identify potential subrogation, documentation, and advancement to the subrogation department
Specialized in injury and litigation claims
Closing documentation reports
Liaison with public relations to promote brand
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with
a Minor in Psychology
Mobile, AL December 1997
Senior Claims Specialist
University of Mobile
LEADERSHIP • RESEARCH ANALYSIS • CRITICAL
THINKING • DECISIVENESS • ORGANIZATIONAL
MANAGEMENT
• CONFLICT RESOLUTION • WRITTEN AND
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS •
DELEGATION • TEAM
DEVELOPMENT/COACHING • INDEPENDENCE •
COUNSELING • TIME MANAGEMENT •
INTEGRITY
• PERSUASION • CONFIDENCE • MOTIVATION •
DEPENDABILITY • EMPATHY •
INTERPRETATION• •EDUCATING/TEACHING •
PLANNING•”INITIATIVE
Boutique Owner/Buyer
The Lemon Tree January 2023-September 2024
Created an idea and vision of a boutique gift store that specialized in every event of life
Selection of product and overseeing of inventory
Visual merchandising
Staff hiring and training
Marketing to drive sales and profitability
Customer service to ensure customer satisfaction
Analyzing sales and profitability
WORK EXPERIENCE
AWARDS/HONORS/ACTIVITIES
Student Body President George County High
School 1992
Volunteer George County MS School Systems
Volunteer for Watermark Church