
Timeline
About me
Excess & Surplus/Specialty Claims Manager at Nationwide
Education

Brigham young university
1991 - 1997Bachelor of arts (b.a.) international relations and affairs 3.41Activities and Societies: Member of Sigma Iota Rho Honors Society Study abroad for two years in Russia and Israel Dean's list for exceptional GPA Studies include course work in Economics, Accounting, Public Relations, International Business, Advertising, Russian, and International Affairs. Minor in Communications.
Experience

Farmers insurance
Oct 1998 - May 2003Senior claims representative - field
Nationwide
May 2003 - Apr 2008Special claims representative i - fieldHighlights:-Xactimate Trainer for the Rocky Mountain Region. -Assisted in organizing and setting up the Property Blue Ribbon Contractor program in 2007. -First responder on hurricanes Charlie and Katrina. Served multiple tours over 12 months cumulatively in order to meet company commitments to our customers. -Recognized on multiple occasions as the number 1 performer in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Travelers
Apr 2008 - Jan 2012I was asked to relocate to the Phoenix to assist in rebuilding the office after a major change in staffing. I led a group of Outside Claims Representatives in the Western United States handling both commercial and personal lines claims.Highlights:-Acted as the Subject Mater Expert for the Western Region for all mortgagee claims. -Assisted in the rebuilding of the Arizona team from 1 employee to 5 after a major staffing crisis in that office.-Organized and led a catastrophe response to a weather event in New Mexico. Show less
Property Field Unit Manager
Oct 2009 - Jan 2012Technical Specialist
Apr 2008 - Oct 2009

The hartford
Jan 2012 - Feb 2016Property field team leadLed a group of Outside Claims Representatives in throughout the Western United States handling both commercial and personal lines claims.Highlights:-Wrote the MacroSuite for the region to assist in meeting quality and compliance standards. -Developed and wrote the Employee Feedback form for the Property Damage Assessment Group for use in monthly feedback meetings.-Created the Compliance Audit form used for the Property Damage Assessment Group.-Have been involved in the testing and evaluation of new equipment for use in the field. Show less

Nationwide
Feb 2016 - nowI am presently an Excess and Surplus/Specialty Claims Manager for Nationwide Insurance in the Commercial Claims Department.
Excess & Surplus / Specialty Property Claims Manager
Jan 2020 - nowExcess & Surplus / Specialty Catastrophe Claims Manager
May 2017 - Dec 2019Excess & Surplus / Specialty Property Claims Manager
Feb 2016 - May 2017
Licenses & Certifications
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Inclusion during difficult times
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Starting a memorable conversation
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Communicating in times of change
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Planning a career in user experience
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How to build rapport quickly
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Developing adaptable employees
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Leading your team through change
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Creating a culture of change
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Managing organizational change for managers
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Rpa, ai, and cognitive tech for leaders
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Volunteer Experience
Scout Master
Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 1998
Associated with Brian Evans
Languages
- enEnglish
 - ruRussian
 
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