Experience

StarCom Communications Services
• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Estimator

  • Aug 2010 - Present


GEICO Insurance Company

• Accounting

• Claims Liability Examiner

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Analyzes insurance claims to determine extent of insurance carrier's liability and settles claims with claimants in accordance with policy provisions. Interprets policy coverage and assesses applicability of coverage, escalating issues as needed. Sets reserves and authorizes payment within scope of authority, effectively settling claims in most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements. Coordinates and performs investigations and evaluates claims and suits through contact with insured, claimants, witnesses, and experts. Utilizes negotiation skills to develop and implement complex settlement strategies. Identifies claims with third party recovery potential and coordinates those recoveries. Works with attorneys, account representatives, agents, and insured regarding the handling and/or disposition of more complex claims. Show less



Consumers Kitchen and Bath

• Kitchen Designer/Sales Associate

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2008

  Completed 8-week training program to gain knowledge in design software, numerous product lines, and effective sales techniques. Designed unique and practical kitchen layouts for clients. Conducted entire sales process from warm calls and appointments with prospective clients through price negotiations and sales follow up. Ranked #2 in sales for store out of 9 representatives. Excelled at qualifying customers' desires, budgets, and timeframes to determine appropriate designs and products to fit their needs. Show less



WPLJ Radio

• United States

• Production Assistant/Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  Teamed with production staff to produce the Scott & Todd Morning Show. Communicated with and screened listeners for on-air broadcast based on relevance to show content. Reviewed and evaluated potential on-air material prior to each show. Coordinated short-term and long-term contests and prize distribution. Teamed with production staff to produce the Scott & Todd Morning Show. Communicated with and screened listeners for on-air broadcast based on relevance to show content. Reviewed and evaluated potential on-air material prior to each show. Coordinated short-term and long-term contests and prize distribution.



Guilderland YMCA

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2006 - May 2007

  Initiated Excel Database to track membership information of 400+ youth and market upcoming programs. Researched and analyzed competitor payment plans, presenting alternative options to board for adoption to increase business. Initiated Excel Database to track membership information of 400+ youth and market upcoming programs. Researched and analyzed competitor payment plans, presenting alternative options to board for adoption to increase business.