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Ricardo Solis Jr.

Chula Vista

Summary

Highly motivated and bilingual professional with over 10 years of experience in sales, customer service, and insurance claims. Recognized for being a quick learner, with a strong work ethic, team-oriented mindset, and the ability to adapt to both mental and physical demands. Demonstrates a proactive attitude, consistently meets deadlines, and takes the initiative to learn and grow in dynamic work environments. Committed to delivering exceptional service, and contributing to team success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Claims Adjuster

Progressive Insurance
10.2022 - Current
  • Conduct thorough vehicle inspections, and write accurate repair estimates in compliance with company standards.
  • Maintain detailed records of claims activities and customer interactions consistently.
  • Manage repairs at non-network repair facilities while coordinating rental vehicles and keeping customers full.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for claimants, insureds, repair shops, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication.
  • Negotiate repair times and operations with collision centers according to policy guidelines and manufacturer.
  • Utilize tools and internal resources to document claims, assess coverage, and make repairability decisions.
  • Collect and document evidence through detailed photography, video, and field notes to support an accurate claim.
  • Handle claim disputes professionally by investigating issues, and working toward fair, timely resolutions.
  • Ensure all claims are processed efficiently and in accordance with service-level agreements, maintaining high.
  • Authorize claim payments based on policy coverage, investigative findings, and negotiated settlements.
  • Conduct field investigations, including on-site inspections of property damage.

Key Achievements –

  • Consistently recognized for exceptional teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, assisting teammates an
  • Ranked among the top 1-5 field adjusters in California for accuracy and efficiency
  • Frequently volunteered to support multiple departments during high-volume periods, demonstrating flexibility.
  • Proactively helped reduce claim backlogs by managing high volumes in out-of-area ZIP codes, contributing.

Service Advisor

Kaizen Collision Center
san diego
01.2020 - 08.2022

Avg. 98% Customer service - 120k+ Sales /mo.

  • Handle both insurance and customer claims with professionalism and accuracy.
  • Develop a production list for each employee to maintain a consistent workflow.
  • Ensure vehicles move through production at a steady, efficient pace.
  • Check in all vehicles, and create detailed files, including photo documentation and notes.
  • Perform thorough vehicle inspections to create accurate damage estimates for insurance companies.
  • Organize all invoices for repair orders, and manage accounts payable responsibilities.
  • Conduct and process vehicle pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans prior to starting repairs.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with customers to secure and maintain sales.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date files; identify and correct errors, while ensuring invoices are properly entered, and gross profit remains stable.
  • Confirm that payments are received from customers and insurance providers (Geico, State Farm, USAA, etc.).
  • Operate efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure all customers are consistently updated and well taken care of throughout the repair process.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to facilitate claims processing.
  • Documented customer interactions and maintained accurate service records.
  • Ensured a clean and welcoming environment for customers in the facility.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall customer satisfaction.
  • Promptly responded to customer inquiries via phone, email or in person.
  • Provided accurate estimates of repair costs, labor times and parts prices to customers.
  • Used service skills and technical knowledge to ascertain issues and provide swift, successful resolutions.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while performing vehicle inspections or servicing procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments and managed daily service operations efficiently.

Service Advisor

Caliber Collision
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Develop a repair plan with the production manager, and order the required parts using OPStrax.
  • Prepare and complete paperwork for the final customer packet prior to customer delivery.
  • Help increase client metric scores and participate in weekly meetings to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies with the team.
  • Handle both insurance and customer claims with professionalism and accuracy.
  • Ensure vehicles move through production at a steady, efficient pace.
  • Check in all vehicles, and create detailed files, including photo documentation and notes.
  • Perform thorough vehicle inspections to create accurate damage estimates for insurance companies.
  • Conduct and process vehicle pre- diagnostic scans prior to starting repairs.
  • Operate efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure all customers are consistently updated and well taken care of throughout the repair process.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to facilitate claims processing.
  • Promptly responded to customer inquiries via phone, email or in person.
  • Provided accurate estimates of repair costs, labor times and parts prices to customers.
  • Used service skills and technical knowledge to ascertain issues and provide swift, successful resolutions.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while performing vehicle inspections or servicing procedures.

Parts Coordinator

Caliber Collision
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Consecutively ran for over 7 months with zero credits in a row.
  • Process and perform vehicle post-scan diagnostics.
  • Processed incoming parts orders and managed timely deliveries to the service team.
  • Communicated with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and track order statuses.
  • Supported technicians by identifying necessary parts for specific repairs or services.
  • Schedule required sublet operations (Glass, Wheel’s, Vinyl, etc.).
  • Organize all invoices for repair orders, as well as return unused and incorrect parts.
  • Maintain a low end-of-the-month negative credit amount.
  • Documented all transactions in the inventory management system for accuracy and tracking.
  • Managed vendor relationships including negotiating contracts and arranging payment terms.
  • Compiled information related to part numbers, descriptions, suppliers into an electronic database.

Detail Technician

Caliber Collision
08.2016 - 11.2016

Promoted to parts coordinator within two months.

  • Promptly color, sand, and buff the vehicle once the refinish stages are completed.
  • Prepare the vehicle for customer delivery by washing the exterior and detailing the interior.
  • Perform a quality check, ensuring the vehicle is restored to pre-accident condition.
  • Keep inventory of chemicals, and prepare weekly order sheets.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and detail quality before customer delivery.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during peak hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote safety and organization standards.
  • Implemented detailing techniques for various vehicle types, including interiors and exteriors.
  • Assisted in training new technicians on best practices in vehicle detailing processes.
  • Managed supplies inventory to ensure availability of cleaning products and tools.
  • Operated air compressors to inflate tires when necessary while providing details services.
  • Maintained inventory of detailing supplies such as towels, polishes and waxes.

Education

General Studies

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
07.2016

Hilltop High-school
San Diego, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, CCC One, Mitchell Estimating Software, and AllData
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Strong background in customer service, client negotiations, and conflict resolution
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
  • Quick learner with a collaborative mindset, and a natural leadership presence
  • Results-driven team player with experience in sales, collision repairs, insurance, claim assessment, and cross-functional coordination

Languages

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Timeline

    Field Claims Adjuster

    Progressive Insurance
    10.2022 - Current

    Service Advisor

    Kaizen Collision Center
    01.2020 - 08.2022

    Service Advisor

    Caliber Collision
    01.2018 - 12.2019

    Parts Coordinator

    Caliber Collision
    11.2016 - 01.2018

    Detail Technician

    Caliber Collision
    08.2016 - 11.2016

    General Studies

    Southwestern College

    Hilltop High-school
    Ricardo Solis Jr.