Michael A. Curry Jr.

Experience

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  Crawford & Company

  Aug 2002 - May 2005

  Catastrophe Claims Adjuster, Licensed

  Resolving claims by investigating losses, determining coverage and estimating repair costs Negotiating settlements with contractors and insuredPresenting evidence in legal proceedings of contested claims.Interacting with claimants to exchange information and analyze alternative optionsExtensive nationwide travel for coverage of various catastrophic incidents

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  Insurance Services Office, Inc.

  Jul 2003 - Sept 2004

  Field Representative

  Conducted surveys of commercial and residential properties to gather underwriting informationResponsibilities included assessing property dimensions and value using estimating diagrammingEvaluating workplace materials and exposureProjecting premium ratings for consideration by insurer

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  Safeco Insurance

  May 2005 - May 2008

  National Catastrophe Field Adjuster, Licensed

  Investigating catastrophic loss claims related to perils covered by insured’s policyAssessing damage and cost of repairsResearching claims forms, policies and endorsements, etc. to determine coverageNegotiating loss settlements with contractor and insured, including materials and labor First line of response for customer service issues that arise during claim resolutionContinuous availability for on-call nationwide deployment

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  Quality Assurance Adjusting Service

  May 2008 - Dec 2009

  Field Claims Manager

  Responsible for managing the daily operations of the Claims Processing function to ensure quality and quantity meets or exceeds the established service goalsEnsured direct reports worked within company policies and proceduresInteracted with company owner to develop and implement enhancements and new tools and methods within the companyContinuous availability for on-call nationwide deployment

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  UTMB

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

  Peace Officer

  Responsible for enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of employees and visitors, and all property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of The University of Texas System.Enforce the law, provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require.Prevent crime, suppress disturbances, investigate criminal offenses, and arrest offenders.

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  City of Missouri City, Texas

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2017

  Accreditation Program Manager • Complete reports, internal audits and reviews Departmental documentation and processes to ensure compliance with TPCARS • Research, drafts and reviews Departmental policies and written directives as directed or according to best-practices in policing • Administers exams or and delivers training to officers in accordance with Texas Police Chief’s Association Recognition Standards (TPCARS) Compliance Supervisor • Assists in new officer selection, classification and evaluation process • Serve as back-up Radio Systems Manager • Attends scheduled in-service training; must maintain proficiency in all aspects of police work, including qualifying with Department issued firearms as required by State Laws • Develops and maintains familiarity with the City's geography; maintains Department issued equipment, including vehicleInternal Affairs Investigator • Conducts assigned background checks and professional standards investigations• Handle citizen complaints in conformance with department policyAssistant Training Coordinator • Ensure the duties and responsibilities of all officers are carried out efficiently and effectively; establish goals and objectives for employees; conduct performance evaluations; mentor and motivate employees; manage work assignments; approve work schedules; counsel employees; recommend discipline; review and approve all written documentation prepared by officers; and perform inspections of officers and assigned equipmentAssistant Radio Systems Coordinator • Manage the radio network by providing technical support, programming and installation of the radio network; maintain inventory and billing records of customers; maintain contracts with outside vendors; provide training and usage coordination of the network Show less Patrol the city and respond to calls for assistance; conducts pro-active traffic enforcement duties; arrest, transport and book prisoners; investigate traffic accidents; and issue citations as deemed necessary.Testify in court when necessary; conduct preliminary investigations of all reported offenses; feed prisoners; maintain jail; and prepare offense and accident reports. Maintain proficiency in all aspects of police work by attending scheduled in-service training, including qualifying with department issued firearms in compliance with State law and maintaining awareness of changing laws; Show less

  • Program and Project Manager

    Mar 2011 - Oct 2017

  • Peace Officer

    Mar 2011 - Oct 2017
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  Prairie View A&M University

  Oct 2017 - now

  • Associate Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police (Interim)

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Police Commander

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2023

  • Police Captain

    Oct 2017 - Sept 2019