Experience

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  MAPCARGO Global Logistics

  • Atlanta, Ga

  • Logistics Agent

    • Jun 2013 - Present
    • Atlanta, Ga

    Ensure the delivery of freight domestically and internationally, making arrangements for shipments, monitoring and tracking the status of the packages, verify documentation for accuracy, and updating clients on location and expected arrival times. Manage the logistics of transporting goods for clients by sea and air, working with shipping vendors to plan schedules for getting product delivered determining how long it will require and compare costs versus time tables. Coordinate customs efforts to clear imported shipments for clients, discussing potential violations and working with agents to ensure approval and passage.Maintain extensive knowledge of current events, including weather patterns, social/political happenings, and transport company news to ensure smooth and successful freight delivery.Continuously track all packages to keep client updated on changes, and proactively resolve shipping issues.Procure and maintain vehicles and technology for processing packages and completing deliveries, recording details on repairs and service.Establish space allocations on major airlines and ocean liners for client shipments, negotiating costs based upon client and company budgets.Certified as a TSA Cargo Screener, proficient with the safety protocols and security equipment used to inspect, detect and investigate potential security threats or violations during the safe movement of goods.

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  E.A. Renfroe

  • Birmingham, AL

  • Catastrophe Adjuster

    • May 2013 - Present
    • Birmingham, AL

    Respond to man-made or natural disaster events, maintaining the highest standards and representing State Farm Insurance in processing claims. Investigate sites, conducting interviews with claimants and witness, recording all pertinent information from statements and observations, and maintaining detailed records for claims processing.Utilize skills learned as home inspector and property appraiser to analyze scenes and process a variety of claims, including automobile, life and home insurance.Evaluate damages to ascertain compensation, reviewing policy to verify coverage applies to event, and adjusting compensation based upon insurance coverage.Negotiate with claimants to settle insurance claims.Assist clients in pre-event planning, identifying potential dangerous situations within homes and discussing plans of action for handling events.

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  1st Choice Appraisal Group

  • Lithonia, Ga

  • Real Property Appraiser

    • Jun 1999 - Nov 2012
    • Lithonia, Ga

    Performed comparable sales analyses and inspected real property in order to provide the most accurate estimates of value for clients. Appraised residential properties and vacant land, performing inspections of existing homes to determine conditions, safety aspects and habitability of structures for clients.Utilized training and sound judgments to assess property values, interpreting various documents to base price on neighboring land and property condition.Independently completed interior and exterior inspections of various types of properties.Maintained working knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the valuation and property assessment.Provided consultation services to clients regarding residential properties.Planned and prioritized daily workload, creating schedules and optimizing personal time to meet deadlines.Carefully observed structures and property, assessing areas of concern for properties, including any necessary repairs and maintenance.Compiled accurate and detailed home inspection reports.