James W. Simmons
P.O. Box 631753
Irving, TX 75063
214-289-1146
Career Objective: Helping others through the proper, professional and precise handling of claims.
Acquired Skills: Over eight years property and liability claims handling experience.
Three years experience as catastrophe adjuster
Proficient in MSB Integra-Claims estimating software
Knowledge of Xactimate estimating software
Able to interact with clientele to build and maintain relations
Self starter and motivated
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
September 2004- Present: J. W. Simmons Independent Adjuster, DallasTexas
Catastrophe Adjuster: Independent contract adjuster for residential and commercial property adjustment & appraisals in AL, FL, & LA,. Contracted to CJW& Associates & F.A.R.A. during hurricanes “Ivan” and “Jeanne” adjusting total claims in excess of eight million dollars in commercial and residential RCV losses to conclusion during five month contract.
Contracted to U.S. Services and F.A. Richards & Associates Catastrophe Team during hurricane Katrina handling over five million in commercial and residential losses to conclusion during Four month deployment.
September 1999- September 2004: GAB Robins North America, San Diego, CA, Tucson, AZ, and Dallas Texas.
Property & Casualty Adjusting
Adjuster: Property/Casualty and General Liability claims adjusting for residential and commercial losses. Extensive training in high volume precision claims adjusting including experience in fire, water damage, windstorm, hail, lightning, mold, theft, CGL, & VMM Assignments in CA, AZ, and TX.
December 1998- September 1999: First Guaranty Insurance, Dallas Texas
Auto and Property Adjusting
Adjuster: Claims adjusting for force placed auto and mortgage property claims.
Accomplishments: Advanced to Skip-Trace division where I designed and created an e-recovery program reducing claims handling costs and increasing claims handling efficiency utilizing web-based progarm.
August 1996 – December 1998: Don Painter Photography, Dallas, Texas
Photographer/Sales Manager
Photographer: Handled portrait sessions for students and graduating seniors at area schools. At company’s request I move into sales after three months.
Sales: Met with principals and local administrations/school districts to acquire contracts with prospective ISDs.
Accomplishments: Reached yearly sales quota within 90 days. Promoted to Sales Manager within one year.
September 1991 – August 1996: Multiphase Auto Glass and Tint, Dallas, Texas
Owner/Installer
Owner/operator of auto glass installation business. Worked with auto body shops, car dealerships, and insurance carriers for replacement and repair of windshields and body glass. Responsibilities included sales, technical support, training of employees, quality control, accounts receivable and accounts payable, inventory control and business planning and marketing.
EDUCATION
May 1991 – Richland College, Dallas, Texas – Business/Human Development
Graduate of Master Student Program
Credited courses: Business Management, PC Software Applications, and Computer Integrated Software.
Insurance related courses completed:Type IV Property & Liability
National Insurance Crime Bureau - Fraud Smart Certification
GAB Robins Property Course: residential/commercial
GAB Robins Casualty Course
AIC- Course 33
Allstate Certified
NFIP Certified 2005
Citizens FL Certified 2007
*List of completed CE courses available upon request
Licenses: Texas Department of Insurance -#478562 Property & Casualty
Next Renewal: 08-03-2009
FL. #: E138281
CAT Storm Experience: Windstorm/ Hail & Hurricane
CAT # 39- W/S & Hail TX April 14-16, 2001
CAT # 41- W/S & Hail TX May 6-7, 2001
CAT # 43- W/S & Hail TX May 27-28, 2001
CAT # 61- W/S & Hail TX April 27- May 1, 2002
CAT # 85- W/S & Hail TX April 4-8, 2003
CAT # 87- W/S & Hail TX May 1, 2004
CAT # 20- W/S & Hail TX May 29- June 2, 2004
CAT # 30- Hurricane Ivan 2004-2005
CAT # 29- Hurricane Jeanne 2004-2005
CAT # 52- Hurricane Katrina 2005-2006
References:
CJW Assoc.
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 474-9428
V.P. Robert Floyd Jr.