Teddie Gartman
Biloxi,Mississippi
Summary
Professional property claims specialist with proven track record in assessing and resolving insurance claims efficiently. Adept at working collaboratively within teams to achieve optimal results and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in negotiation, investigation, and customer service, ensuring fair and accurate claims outcomes. Dependable and results-driven, with strong ability to manage multiple cases and maintain client satisfaction.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Property Adjuster
USAA
01.2024 - Current
Independent Catastrophe Insurance Claims Adjuster
Alacrity Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2023
- 33 Active State Licenses
- Experienced estimate writing skills using Xactimate, ClaimsX, Virtual, XactAnalysis, XactContents, Enterprise Claim Center, Property Loss Reporting, Guidewire Claim Center platforms
- Knowledge of property policy and endorsements
- Experienced scoping the loss, accessing damages, interpreting policy and making claim decisions
- Able to recognize and solve obstacles that can occur in the claims process without supervisory approval
- State Farm Certified Property, Auto, WCCS, HCCS claims
- 3 years experienced adjuster trainer, Vendor Manager State Farm Certified
- HAAG Level II Certified
- FEMA Flood certified, FCN 00070087065
- Allstate Property Certified
- USAA Property Certified
- Experienced with Property Catastrophe team handling inside desk with Wind, Hail, Flood, Wildfires, Earthquake, Hail, Ice, Snow, Freeze, Commercial Properties, Condos
- Willing and able to work overtime and extended hours to support CAT claims
Teddie Gartman Property Restoration
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Experienced residential and commercial property remodel, restoration contractor
- Experienced catastrophe contractor
Corporate Manager, Loss Prevention, Safety and Hazmat
Lowes Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Established and coordinated loss prevention procedures with store management teams to minimize loss, maintain safe working environments
- Coached and trained associates, monitored assigned stores inventory levels to minimize shrink and prevent operational shortages
- Investigated and resolved issues related to fraud and criminal activity
- Managed and maintained OSHA compliance and corporate guidelines and policies
Teddie Gartman Interior Finishes
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Licensed Harrison County, MS and Escambia County FL
- And Galveston County TX
- Experienced property remodel, restoration contractor
- Experienced catastrophe contractor
- Completed projects for Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina, Ike and 2016 Baton Rouge floods
- Experienced with scope estimating, bidding, project management, inventory and labor cost
- Experienced with multi-million dollar projects
- Project Estimator for residential/commercial projects
- Sketch, scope materials required, supervise installation, maintain contractor relationships
Internet/Finance Sales Manager
Mitchell Motors Olds, Cadillac
01.2001 - 01.2004
Senior Account Executive
J. Wallace Enterprises
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Automotive Aftermarket Accessories Distributor
- Managed over 600 accounts in four state region with annual sales exceeding $10 million
- Automotive Aftermarket Accessories Distributor
Account Executive
Atwell Industries
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Automotive aftermarket accessories
- Developed new sales territory for NW Florida, South Alabama, south Mississippi
- Consistent top 6 sales leader out of 36 regions across the US
- Automotive aftermarket accessories
Finance Sales Manager
Hubert Smith Automotive
01.1988 - 01.1994
Restaurant Management
Dan McKluskeys
01.1984 - 01.1988
Restaurant Management
Dux, Peabody Hotel
01.1982 - 01.1984
Restaurant Management
Pier Restaurant
01.1979 - 01.1982
Education
Architectural Drafting -
Jones County Junior College
Laurel, MsBusiness Administration -
Shelby State Community College
Memphis, TNHigh School -
Harrison Central High School
Gulfport, MS01.1973
Military Service
United States Air Force, 01/1974, 12/1979, Viet Nam Era Veteran, Honorable Discharged Non Commissioned Officer, Munitions Maintenance Specialist, Presidential Award for Improvement of Government Operations, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Timeline
Senior Property Adjuster
USAA
01.2024 - Current
Independent Catastrophe Insurance Claims Adjuster
Alacrity Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2023
Teddie Gartman Property Restoration
01.2015 - 01.2020
Corporate Manager, Loss Prevention, Safety and Hazmat
Lowes Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2014
Teddie Gartman Interior Finishes
01.2004 - 01.2010
Internet/Finance Sales Manager
Mitchell Motors Olds, Cadillac
01.2001 - 01.2004
Senior Account Executive
J. Wallace Enterprises
01.1998 - 01.2001
Account Executive
Atwell Industries
01.1994 - 01.1998
Finance Sales Manager
Hubert Smith Automotive
01.1988 - 01.1994
Restaurant Management
Dan McKluskeys
01.1984 - 01.1988
Restaurant Management
Dux, Peabody Hotel
01.1982 - 01.1984
Restaurant Management
Pier Restaurant
01.1979 - 01.1982
Business Administration -
Shelby State Community College
High School -
Harrison Central High School
Architectural Drafting -
Jones County Junior College
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