Jeffrey Castaneda

 Jeffrey Castaneda

Jeffrey A. Castaneda

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Biography

Texas A&M International University - Mathematics

Auto Claims Adjuster at Esurance
Insurance
Jeffrey
Castaneda
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Experienced Automotive Claims Adjuster with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance industry. Skilled in Claims processing, Claims Adjusting Retail, Sales, Customer Service, hospitality, Marketing, Photography & Video. Obtained a Bachelor's degree focused in Emerging Media and Communications from The University of Texas at Dallas.


Experience

  • OOBE LLC

    Vehicle Inventory Photographer

    • Stage new & used vehicle inventory for photos
    • Photograph interior & exterior of vehicles at Sonic Automotive dealerships
    • Edit photos to ensure quality presentation
    • Design online banner signage following brand parameters.
    • Collaborate with dealership managers and marketing team on schedule & event photography
    • Manage and update vehicle sticker pricing for dealership inventory
    • Manage online inventory and listings

  • CMA Management

    Concierge

    • Distributed messages throughout the community
    • Interacted and built relationships with residents, family members, and associates
    • Answered phones for both external calls and calls within the company
    • Cleaned office and lobby areas as needed including, but not limited to, vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal
    • Responded to questions and requests from residents, staff, family, and visitors in a timely manner
    • Completed security rounds at required times

  • Esurance

    Auto Claims Adjuster

    • Take phone calls including first notice of loss and inquiry calls for the claims department.
    • Obtain facts of loss to determine liability and exposures for handling.
    • Identify Higher level exposures and refers files or features to management for triage.
    • Sends Necessary correspondence as it relates to the claim and department of insurance regulations.
    • Accept or deny claims following state insurance laws and regulations.
    • Explain applicable policy coverages in-depth for insureds and how it affects their settlement.
    • Identifies and transfers total loss features to the Total Loss Unit for settlement handling.
    • Identifies referrals, completes proper summaries and forward files to subrogation for collection promptly.
    • Follow up with claimant carriers to assess liability for the proper settlement of claims
    • Utilize various programs such as ISO and Accurint to check for possible fraud indicators.
    • Follow up on approved estimates and make settlement payments to claimants and insureds.
    • Advise Insureds and claimants liability decisions to set proper expectations in the claims process.
    • Set follow up tasks to check in with insureds and claimants to move claims process forward.
    • Ability to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently.

  • Best Buy

    Asset Protection Specialist

    • Demonstrated preparedness and exhibit behaviors for proper emergency response procedures.
    • Had ability to solve problems, multitask and work in a team environment
    • Monitored the store for potential security risks and alarm function.
    • Protected against fraudulent activity by creating AP Alerts and reporting and documenting incidents properly when necessary.
    • Worked with the Asset Protection Lead and others to resolve any hazards or compliance issues and investigate any employee or customer accidents.
    • Interacted with customers and store employees to maintain a safe and profitable environment.
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  • CROSSMARK

    Data Collection Associate

    • Collected and transmitted consumer product data that was gathered from designated retail stores as assigned by counting forward reserve inventories.
    • Transmitted collected data daily via internet based on the requirements of the collection device
    • Planned and organized assigned work within CROSSMARK Retail Data Collection by:
    In-store observation studies, training updates, task lists, store assignments, newsletters, occasionally downloading and printing forms
    • Followed management and CROSSMARK expectations on cost containment
    • Completed assignments and transmitting data according to CROSSMARK’s established procedures and deadlines
    • Maintained effective communication with management.

Education

  • The University of Texas at Dallas

    Bachelor's degree

    Emerging Media and Communications

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