Todd A. Prunty
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Physical Damage/Storage Check Expert
Control Expert
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Audited repair estimates for collision and comprehensive claims ensuring quality of repairs and methods used are in accordance with client provided guidelines combined with industry best practices
- Negotiated recommended repair estimate modifications directly with body and mechanical repair shops, vendors, and other entities
- Storage asset management for multiple carriers performed daily
- Interacted with all involved parties and resolved settlements based on damages and approved payment authority
Material Damage Specialist
Solera Holdings Inc.
04.2014 - 04.2020
- Efficiently conducted appraisal/auditing process using standard guidelines and best practices for vehicle inspection, parts/labor estimation, and successfully negotiated with various types of shops to secure an agreement with initial and supplemental cost and method of repairs
- Established proof of loss when needed and escalated questionable claims for additional investigation
- Maintained quality client service by contacting customers in a timely manner, explaining the appraisal process, responding to inquiries, and sustaining solid, professional relationships with body and mechanical repair shops as well as assisting in the resolution of all claims
Operations Manager
Milk & Honey Feasts Catering
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed most aspects of general and high profile small and large personal and corporate events
- Coordinated staff to ensure seamless operation during all events
- Contracted with outside vendors as needed
- Developed floor plans, room arrangements, seating assignments, and other logistical duties ensuring a cohesive and synergistic experience
Auto Damage Appraiser
Travelers Insurance
07.2008 - 04.2012
- Inspected vehicles of various types including heavy equipment and recreational vehicles for collision and comprehensive damage
- Evaluated losses to determine the extent of body, structural, mechanical, electrical, and interior damage to formulate an accurate and thorough repair estimate
- Inspections conducted at claimant's homes, businesses, auto body and mechanical repair shops, and salvage yards
- Negotiated with repair shops to secure agreement of cost and method of repair and/or refinishing
- Interaction with adjuster's, attorney's, body and/or repair shops among other entities occurred daily
- Total loss vehicle conditioning, valuation, and settlement implemented when needed ensuring prompt and equitable claim resolution
Education
B.S. - Business Management and Finance
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA06.2002
A.A. - Computer Aided Design
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.1998
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
Certification
- I-CAR Platinum Certified during tenure at Travelers Insurance.
- California Independent Adjusters License 2110448. Continuing education & renewal in process.
Timeline
Auto Physical Damage/Storage Check Expert
Control Expert
06.2021 - 05.2024
Material Damage Specialist
Solera Holdings Inc.
04.2014 - 04.2020
Operations Manager
Milk & Honey Feasts Catering
06.2012 - 10.2013
Auto Damage Appraiser
Travelers Insurance
07.2008 - 04.2012
B.S. - Business Management and Finance
Woodbury University
A.A. - Computer Aided Design
Pasadena City College
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