Resume of Mark Ruiz

 

Mark Christian Ruiz

1911-H Marine Terrace, Maryland Heights, MO 63146

Phone 760.284.2105 & 314.514.9482

E-mail markruiz29@gmail.com

www.oocities.org/markruizinspector

Objective

 

 

To be a contributing member of a reputable company in the capacity of estimator, adjuster, coordinator and/or management. To be a liaison between customer and company.

 

Summary of qualifications

 

 

·                     Certified Licensed Texas Adjuster, License #1402337

·                     Proficient in the use of Xactimate, 15 years experience

·                     Certified with State Farm Insurance & American Family Insurance as Adjuster

·                     Thorough knowledge of insurance estimating procedures

·                     Experienced in general contracting building and estimating

·                     Experienced in building restoration

·                     Experienced & trained in fire, water & flood emergency procedures, asbestos & mold                                                 remediation

·                     Extremely strong communication and customer service skills

 

Professional experience

 

 

Independent Estimator, Consultant & Adjuster

March 2007-Current    

·                     Inspections, Estimating & Consulting in regard to residential and commercial rehab and                                            repairs

Certified Independent Adjuster

September 2005 – As Needed     Pilot Catastrophe Services, Inc.

I AM WILLING TO CEASE CAT WORK FOR THE ‘RIGHT’ POSITION

·                     Adjusted for State Farm Insurance Company out of Westerville, OH office for Hail Storm

·                     Adjusted for American Family for Wind/Hail/Ice storms-Madison, WI and St. Louis, MO

·                     Adjusted for State Farm Insurance Company for the Katrina/Rita Hurricanes, 9.05 – 2.06

·                     Reviewed and corrected files for hurricane and flood losses in New Orleans and vicinity for                        State Farm Clean-up Division out of Luling, LA, 12.05 – 2.06

Senior Estimator

April 2005-September  2005   Renaissance Restoration, Del Mar, CA

·                     Reviewed and approved all insurance repair estimates.

·                     Assisted in administration of production, sales and marketing.

Senior Estimator

January 2004-April 2005    Emercon Construction, Southern California

 

·                     Reviewed and approved all insurance repair estimates.

·                     Assisted in administration of production, sales and marketing.

September 2002-November 2003   Home Improvement Company, San Marcos, CA

Senior Estimator

·                     Reviewed and approved all insurance repair estimates.

·                     Assisted in administration of production, sales and marketing.

·                     Mold remediation coordinator

General Manager and Estimator

June 2001-September 2002   Able Restoration, San Diego, CA

·                     Oversaw all functions of restoration contracting company’s pilot office in San Diego, CA

·                     Hired production managers, crews and office staff for San Diego office

·                     Estimated insurance and general contracting jobs

Estimator

April 2000-June 2001    Renaissance Restoration, Del Mar, CA

·                     Involved in creating Renaissance Restorations, a DBA of J. Marotta Construction, Inc

·                     Estimated jobs – large and small

January 1999-April 2000    Paul Davis Systems of San Diego

Associate Estimator

·                     $1,000,000 sales for 1st year

·                     Ranked 3rd, nationally, for one month of sales

Estimator and Sales

1998-1999     Kiwi Construction/Turori Builders

·                     Estimating & sales for residential remodels & single family custom homes

·                     Expanded sales by generating new avenues of obtaining leads

Owner/Manager

1992-1997     Ruiz Construction

·                     Class B General Building Contractor operating in San Diego area

·                     Created and ran Ruiz Construction working with customers from the design phase through                       completion of project

·                     Conducted all phases of new, remodel and restoration building

Project Manager and Estimator

1990-1992     San Diego Structures, Inc.

·                     Performed all functions of an insurance repair estimator/contractor

1983-1990              Independently employed by various general contractors in California

·                     Constructed single and multi-family homes

·                     All aspects of layout and framing and supervision

1973-1983              Independently employed with various general contractors in Northern Virginia

·                     Same as above referenced skills & management                                                                        

 

Education

 

 

·                     Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program

·                     Emergency Management Institute FEMA Hazardous Materials Prevention

·                     Claim Investigation CE course

·                     Claim Evaluation & Settlement CE course

·                     Claim Statements CE course

·                     Medical Tests & Signs CE course

·                     Negotiation Skills CE course

·                     Legal Concepts & Doctrines CE course

·                     Interpreting Medical Reports CE course

·                     Successful completion of the Texas Adjusting License Exam, License #1402337

·                     Successful completion of certification by American Family Insurance as Independent Adjuster

·                     Successful completion of certification by State Farm Insurance as Independent Adjuster

·                     Completion of Subrogation: A correspondence course for restoration contractors, 2001

·                     Successful completion of the FEMA/Alltech Disaster Housing Field Inspector Course, 1999

·                     Paid Call San Marcos Fire Fighter, San Marcos, CA 1989-1990

·                     Emergency Medical Technical Training, CA, 1989-1990

·                     Home-Tech Home Inspection Training, 1990

·                     Construction estimating and bidding course at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 1980

·                     Home-Tech Home Improvement Short Course, 1977

·                     Various liberal arts classes at Northern Virginia Community College,   1974-1975

·                     Various liberal arts classes at Citrus Junior College, 1972-1973

·                     Graduated High School, Duarte, CA, 1972

 

References Available Upon Request