Claims Adjuster Subject Matter
Resume:
Eric Reis
Fort Worth, TX *****
********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced Subject Matter Expert with a demonstrated history of advanced mechanical and computer- controlled knowledge with an understanding of theory and operation of all integrated automotive systems. Specializing in internal combustion engines (gas/diesel), automated systems, drive-train, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment diagnoses, modification, and repair. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Claims Adjuster
JM & Associates-St. Louis, MO
May 2021 to September 2024
• Handled all claims for several different contracts and levels of coverage for automobiles and wheel and tire contracts. I used several factory warranty extensions using their labor operation codes and time allocations as well as published labor guides for Alldata, Mitchel and Kelly Blue book for vehicle value. Once the initial investigation is completed and it is then determined if a field inspection is necessary, inspection are ordered from any of the approved inspection companies.
• Claim is then reviewed and verified for the completion of the repair matching the customers initial concerns. After I have received the report and reviewed it a decision is made for the claim's final outcome. Parts and labor are then negotiated with the shop and the claim authorization is provided. Powertrain Adjuster
Smart Auto Care-Richardson, TX
March 2020 to April 2021
My duties as a power train adjuster are to take the claim from start to finish, verify contract status, coverage eligibility, and confirm failures are applicable with shops estimates and technicians' findings. Once I have completed my initial investigation and determined if a field inspection is necessary inspection is ordered from any of our approved inspection companies. After I have received the report and reviewed a decision is made for the claim's final outcome. Estimates are then reviewed and verified for the completion of the repair. Parts and labor are then negotiated with the shop and depending on confirmed failures parts quotes from our approved vendors are offered. Claims Adjuster II
Amynta Group-Hurst, TX
March 2015 to March 2021
Work History: 03/15 to 03/01/2021
Warrantech
Claims Adjuster Tier II
My primary duties are to set up claims and verify the information required, adjust parts and labor to reflect industry standards. Verify coverage's available for several different vehicle service contracts that we administer. Provide special dealers assistance when needed and set up inspections as required. Reviewed inspection reports, verified the cause of failure, and adjusted claims accordingly. I would investigate special labor requirements when no verification is available in any published labor guides and negotiate labor times requested. Perform VIN checks and eligibility requirements to verify vehicle meets certain criteria for vehicle service underwriting requirements. Highly proficient in all Microsoft programs as well as
WINS, ARCH, ADP, Reynolds & Reynolds, etc.…. I am a team player and enjoy helping my co-workers with difficult claims.
Nissan Senior Specialist Technician
GRUBBS NISSAN MID-CITIES INC-Bedford, TX
Performed duties as required for Nissan Senior Specialist Technician., including all OBD II warranty diagnosis and repair claims. Completed vehicle inspections for all vehicles brought into shop for any customer concerns and provided estimate to address such concerns and any other issues that might affect vehicle performance and reliability . Performed daily communications with factory support to maintain vehicle quality upon delivery and any possible warranty issues IE; Lemon Law MB Tech
House Of Imports-Buena Park, CA
Performed diagnosis, repairs and maintenance on Mercedes Benz vehicles. Duties included heavy line, major services and required maintenance.
Owner
Reisco Mobile Truck and Auto Repair-Buena Park, CA As owner operator I was responsible for all aspects of the business including advertising, client retention and finance. I also kept records for all client fleet and individual accounts and procured parts from several different vendors.
Performed all diagnosis, repairs and maintenance on client vehicles that ranged from heavy duty trucks, light duty vehicles, forklifts and on occasion certain types of shop and or building equipment. Depending on workload I would recruit and supervise personal to complete jobs. Shop Foreman Mazda Master Tech
HILEY HURST GP LLC-Hurst, TX
Performed diagnosis, repairs and maintenance on Mazda vehicles on a bumper to bumper range. I was promoted to working shop foreman and supervised eight techs in the shop while providing liaison to factory engineers on a case-by-case basis. My duties included working with customers to verify complaints and verification of repairs performed for improved overall customer satisfaction. My other duties included tracking current MNAO TSBs and service information and making sure these were implemented in the shop. I was also responsible for updating all computers and special service tools as well as maintaining proper safety standards in shop. Ase Master Technician L1
BRHACO-Keller, TX
Diagnosis and repair of all makes and models, foreign and domestic. I would inspect customer vehicles and address all issues that customer was concerned about as well as a complete vehicle inspection . I would then provide an estimate to correct any issues that would affect vehicle performance and reliability .
Lead VW Tech
Eero VW Audi Porsche Isuzu-Anchorage, AK
Performed diagnosis, repair and maintenance on all VW vehicles. Helped other techs in shop with diagnosis and repairs and maintained current VW training requirements. Basic duties included bumper to bumper repairs and heavy line work.
Technical Support Manager
Maruyama Us
for a leading Japanese manufacturing company of gasoline, AC or DC powered equipment in the landscaping, industrial, and chemical application equipment fields. My duties include; technical support to end-users and dealership technicians to help identify the root cause of failure. Provide proper procedures to repair the units in the field as well as all factory service bulletins. I also handle all warranty claims and provide the recommendations that are the best cost-effective for repairs. In my efforts to increase customer satisfaction and keep warranty costs down my duties also include; support for our own in-house warranty website; where all product registrations and warranty claims are processed. I have Implemented several processes to ease dealers and manufacturers to expedite processing without extensive reviews. I have also taken the responsibility for compiling the data from all of the resources available to refer back to engineering and sales for proper product support. Lead VW Tech
Yorba Linda VW Infiniti-Yorba Linda, CA
Performed diagnosis, repair and maintenance on all VW vehicles. Helped other techs in shop with diagnosis and repairs and maintained current VW training requirements. Basic duties included bumper to bumper repairs and heavy line work.
Honda Certified Technician
GENE HUGGINS IMPORTS INC ET AL-North Richland Hills, TX Honda certified technician; performed all diagnosis and repairs per customer concerns. These warranty and customer pay repair orders also received a complete vehicle inspection to recommend any problems found that would require addressing during this visit or at a later time due to severity of problems. I was then moved to the INTERNAL UCD DEPARTMENT due to my extensive experience with various manufactures. While working in this department performed thorough inspections as to verify vehicles for certification and front line presentation. All vehicles were checked for possible issues that would deem vehicle not ready for front line and provide estimates to bring vehicle within specs for front line sales. During this process all open warranty campaigns and or tsb's that were applicable for found issues were completed and closed out.
Education
License in Automotive Mechanics
Fullerton College-Fullerton, CA
Master Technician in Automotive Technology
MNAO Training Center Lewisville-Lewisville, TX
Skills
• Service Technician Experience
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Excellent ( Read Write Speak ) English (10+ years)
• Transmissions
• Electrical Experience
• Vehicle Maintenance
• 10 key calculator (10+ years)
• Standard Driver's License
• Negotiation
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Hydraulics
• Mechanic Experience
• Brake Repair
• Alignment
• Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Sales
• Contracts
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Typing Speed 35 Words Per Minute Proficient in all Microsoft applications Word Powerpoint Excell Outlook English (10+ years)
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Litigation
• Equipment Repair
• Automotive Repair
• Computer Networking
• Auto Estimating
• Technical Support
• English
• Management
Awards
Mazda Master Certified Technician
January 2006
Completed all Mazda Master Technician certifications with both computer-based and hands-on classes completed.
Certifications and Licenses
Nissan Certified Level II Technician
June 2013 to Present
All curriculum completed with web-based training and classroom training for Emissions, OBD II, and EV certification
EPA Refrigeration Certification
ASE Master Automotive Technician Certification
ASE Certification
Motor Vehicle Inspection License
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