Estimator/adjuster
Resume:
Gordon J. Cohen
Rockledge, Fl 32955
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Currently providing construction estimates for Builders/Contractors/Carriers, Restoration Companies,
Attorneys, Engineering Firms. Clients- Regency Construction, Royal Plus Disaster Kleen Up, Roofing
Systems, JMX Enterprises, Falcon Realty and Development Corp, A-Z Contracting, Restore All, MGM .
• Provide a detailed completed estimate for repairs based on customer needs
• Meet with homeowners to discuss scope of repairs and time frames to complete
• Meet with other contractors and adjusters to review damages and scope of repairs
• Negotiate with outside vendors and review estimates
• Write water/fire/mold mitigation loss estimates for the restoration industry
• Provide excellent customer service during information exchange
2000- Present 1099 Independent Adjuster
General Adjuster/Field Trainer
Large Loss Residential and Commercial Adjuster
• Provide property claims service to Insured and clients
• Create loss reports, confirm coverage’s, estimate losses and set reserves on residential and commercial losses
• Investigate, evaluate and settle claims up to policy limits
• Attend mediation and negotiate claims when necessary
• Negotiate with outside vendors and review estimates
• Train new field adjusters/First time adjusters to scope and estimate claims
• Provide excellent customer service during information exchange
01/02--11/06 Central Building Inspections, Inc. Rockledge, Fl/St. Petersburg, Fl
Operations Manager/Owner
• Inspect residential/commercial buildings at the request of buyer or seller
• Inform parties of any possible mechanical or structural problems
• Make maintenance and structural recommendations where needed
• Market to new clientele and continue to develop new markets
• Update marketing strategies to reach home buyers
• Utilize laptop and handheld technology with digital photographs for inspections
• Utilize mold assessing air sampling equipment and infrared thermal imaging
• Subcontract out to restoration companies as a project manager/estimator
7/01-01/02 Direct Insurance Co Tampa, Fl
Property Damage Adjuster
• Interact with policyholders and clients
• Determine coverage, sets reserves, investigates claims
• Settle claims in the most cost effective manner possible
• Comply with all federal, state and service standards regulations
• Provide excellent customer service during information exchange
6/00-06/01 A.I.G./Fireman’s Run off Division Orlando, Fl
High Loss Mechanical Inside/Outside Claims Adjuster
Licensing compliance manager/620 all lines adjuster
• Answer incoming calls from repair facilities
• Adjudicate mechanical breakdown claims to completion
• Review inspection reports, negotiate parts and labor
• Maintain accurate files for follow up and completion of claims
06/98-06/00 84 Lumber Co Winter Park, Fl
Inside/Outside sales/Estimator/Co- Manager
• Answer incoming calls from contractors regarding sales and supplies
counter sales
• Field sales, calling on contractors at construction sites, handling orders and servicing customer concerns.
• Estimating take offs from blue prints and building loads
04/94-06/98 AutoNation’s Royal Jeep Orlando, FL
Reconditioning Manager/Service Advisor
• Oversee entire reconditioning process of used cars
• Oversee outside vendor processes; including administrative duties
• Responsible for warranty repair authorization on used cars
3/88-3/94 Accurate Credit Services and Appraisals Largo, Fl
Director of Operations
• Responsible for day to day operations of residential mortgage credit reporting agency and real estate appraisal firm
• Oversee outside sales and marketing functions to obtain new customers and accounts and customer retention
• Responsible for training of new and existing employees and clients
12/84-02/88 Precision Tune Inc. Miami, Fl
Franchise Operations Manager/New Franchisee Trainer
• Responsible for the general management of an aftermarket repair franchise
including all marketing and employee training, ordering of supplies and general
supervision of all employees
• Subcontractor for the sub franchiser to train new franchisee’s according to
franchise by laws for the south Florida market
• Oversee new construction and make sure in adherence to franchise standards
for South Florida
Education and
Training St. Petersburg Junior College St. Petersburg, FL 1981-1983
University of Phoenix Clearwater, Fl 2001-2003
ITA Certified Building Inspector 2002
ASPREI Certifies Mold Assessor 2001
PAAR/FEMA Certified Disaster Housing Inspector 2003
520 All lines property damage adjusters license 2000
IAQA Certified Mold Remediator 2004
ITC FLIR Certified Infrared Thermographer 2005
State of Florida Certified Property Appraiser 2003
Software utilized: 3D inspection, Xactimate, Dodge Mitchell, MSB Integriclaim
EPAS/CTS for Citizens
Own and operate an Infrared Thermal Imaging C
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