David Baker
Claims Adjuster II at Mercury Insurance Group- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Forklift
Ruan Transportation Management Systems -
Hazmat & DOT Safety
Ruan Transportation Management Systems; Pacer Transportation -
Transportation Brokerage
Ruan Transportation Management Systems; Pacer Transportation
Experience
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Mercury Insurance Group
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Claims Adjuster II
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Apr 2016 - Present
Evaluate, investigate and adjusts first party claims and third party property damage claims. Contacts with customers and third party claimants. Evaluate, investigate and adjusts first party claims and third party property damage claims. Contacts with customers and third party claimants.
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Transportation Supervisor
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Nov 2015 - Present
• Supervise and dispatch drivers • Manage and control daily workload • Determine equipment and staffing requirements for daily operational needs • Monitor employees’ daily work assignments • Dispatch and road supervision • Staying abreast of Federal, State and Municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, DOT Compliance, and company work rules regarding operations of trucking equipment • Implementation of cost saving measures • Teaching and training driver’s new systems • Versatility in ability to work in various locations, handling different types of perishable products, temperatures, schedules, etc. Show less
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Weber Logistics
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
• Lead and develop company employees • Provide training and monitor the employees’ performance • Coaches/counsels employees on performance and development • Plan daily manpower needs to ensure customers’ freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free • Dispatch at various terminals and with dock employees to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight • Develop plan for distributing break loads to achieve cut time goals • Monitor service freight and ensure cut time compliance • Monitor and analyze all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies • Assist customers with rate quotes, claim information and setting appointments • Perform administrative functions • Monitor actual performance data and gather information for reporting • Communicate with Account Manager(s) to ensure customers’ and company’s needs are met • Manage equipment inventories • Review and approve facilities payables • Equipment assignment and accountability; trailers and tractors • Manage multiple locations/drivers and equipment • Prepare and maintain monthly P&L • Oversee equipment maintenance Show less
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FedEx Freight
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Supervisor
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Oct 2009 - Jun 2012
• Lead and develop company employees • Provide training and monitor the employees’ performance • Coach/counsel employees on performance and development • Plan daily manpower needs to ensure customers’ freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free • Communicate with CNC and/or dispatch at various terminals and with dock employees to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight • Develop plan for distributing break loads to achieve cut time goals • Monitor service freight and ensure cut time compliance • Monitor and analyze all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies • Assist customers with rate quotes, claim information and setting appointments • Perform administrative functions • Monitor actual performance data and gather information for reporting • Communicate with Account Manager(s) to ensure customers’ and company’s needs are met • Ensure all OS&D is identified and processed properly • Conduct shift meetings • Implement company policy • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures Show less
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Bennett Motor Express, LLC
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Aug 2008 - Apr 2009
• Supervise day-to-day operations of transportation • Manage the budget, control costs through effective use of resources and scheduling of labor; prepare and present reports on sales, profits, and productivity. • Prepare reports on sales, profits and productivity of terminal • Review and process all A/R, A/P and Payroll • Maintain open communication and ensure customer needs are met/exceeded • Solicit new business for brokerage • Solicit new business i.e., customer lanes, backhauls, etc. • Establish and maintain outside carrier base. • Recruit, hire, supervise drivers and office staff, train as necessary • Stage government equipment for deployment at base locations • Handle sensitive freight for military deployment • Dispatch and maintain contact with drivers picking up containers from both east and west coast ports. Show less
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Terminal Manager
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May 2003 - Aug 2008
• Supervise day-to-day operations of transportation • Schedule and track shipments throughout 48 states • Direct all distribution including dispatch and routing of TL and LTL shipments throughout the United States. • Recruit, hire, supervise drivers and office staff, train as necessary • Maintain open communication and ensure customer needs are met/exceeded • Solicit new business i.e., customer lanes, backhauls, etc. • Broker freight to outside equipment • Negotiate and prepare freight rates for new customers. • Dispatch and maintain contact with drivers picking up containers at both East and West coast ports. • Responsible for arranging transportation for all import/export moves. Show less
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Education
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1978 - 1980
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
2 years completed, Business Administration and Management, General
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