TJ EDWARDS LLC

About

I've been an appraiser and residential independent adjuster for over 7 years here in my local area my father and brothers are all Adjusters. I have experience with everything from water to wind to hail to vehicle damage, liability claims, fire and flood. **PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY** Results-driven Independent Property Insurance Adjuster and certified Xactimate specialist with 6 years of comprehensive experience managing complex residential and commercial property claims. Proven track record of high-efficiency property inspections, precise scoping, and objective damage evaluations. Expert in negotiating equitable claim resolutions between contractors and carriers while maintaining strict compliance with multi-state guidelines. Actively seeking to leverage deep scoping expertise and advanced estimation capabilities to secure an Appraisal position with Accurate Appraisal Solutions. **CORE COMPETENCIES** * **Property Damage Appraisal:** Expert-level property scoping across wind, hail, fire, flood, water, and structural collapse claims. * **Advanced Xactimate Estimation:** Pro-level proficiency utilizing Xactimate to generate accurate, granular, and defensible replacement and repair costs. * **Dispute Resolution & Negotiation:** Extensive experience aligning carrier guidelines, contractor bids, and policy language to resolve claim disparities equitably. * **Regulatory Compliance:** Thorough operational knowledge of insurance codes and licensing regulations across 20+ states. * **Logistics & Field Operations:** Rapid deployment execution with a sustained record of managing high claim volumes under tight contract timelines. **PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES** * **Xactimate Level 2 Certified** – Crawford * **Xactimate Level 1 Certified** – AdjusterPro * **Residential Independent Insurance Adjuster Certification** (Utah Property & Casualty) * **Carrier Specific Certifications:** State Farm Certified, trained with Pilot for Allstate Property Claims * **Adjuster Pro Roof and Ladder Training Certificate** * **Active Multi-State Adjuster Licenses (20 States):** Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina, Kentucky, Montana, Indiana, North Carolina (with Hail Endorsement), Nevada, Alabama, Idaho, Georgia, Mississippi, West Virginia, Florida **RELEVANT INSURANCE & SURVEY EXPERIENCE** **INDEPENDENT INSURANCE ADJUSTER** | *Alacrity / Cross Country Claims / The Best IRS* | Nov 2020 – Present * **High-Volume Claim Management:** Manage and execute full-cycle property claim adjustments, maintaining an average deployment pace of 21 to 25 claims per week during catastrophic events (e.g., Texas Winter Storm Uri). * **Accurate Valuation:** Conduct thorough field inspections to document, scope, and photograph structural damage for fire, water, wind, and hail losses. * **Fast Contract Turnaround:** Consistently inspect losses within 3 days of assignment and submit comprehensive, data-backed reports in less than 24 hours post-inspection. * **Dispute Resolution:** Review contractor estimates against carrier guidelines, utilizing ITEL material reports and strict building codes to defend scope modifications or full replacement mandates. **ASSISTANT CONTRACTOR & PROJECT COORDINATOR** | *JM Tanner Company* | Aug 2018 – Feb 2019 * **Quality & Scoping Inspection:** Conducted meticulous pre-inspections of structural modifications, framing, roofing, foundations, and finishes completed by subcontractors to ensure code adherence. * **Clerical & Vendor Alignment:** Maintained administrative oversight between suppliers, engineers, and building teams for high-end residential basements and additions. **ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY & LEADERSHIP HISTORY** **MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR & MARKETING DIRECTOR** | *Van Dyk Mortgage / Guaranteed Rate* | Sept 2016 – Aug 2018 * **Financial & Regulatory Compliance:** Evaluated client financial profiles, analyzed complex asset structures, and verified mortgage data under federal SAFE Act guidelines. * **Branch Expansion:** Directed clear strategic positioning that contributed to expanding branch production volume from $1.2M to a record $5.2M monthly. **COMMERCIAL FEEDER DRIVER / OUTBOUND LOGISTICS** | *UPS / Smiths Distribution* | Dec 2015 – Mar 2021 * **Efficiency Metrics:** Commanded heavy multi-trailer logistics under Class A CDL endorsements, maintaining zero safety incidents while meeting time-critical supply chain deadlines. * **Operational Excellence:** Achieved 120% personal volume efficiency during warehouse tenures, managing logistics distribution across multiple western states. **VOLUNTEER SERVICE & LEADERSHIP** * **Full-Time Volunteer Representative:** New Zealand Wellington Mission (2013 – 2015). Managed volunteer efforts, organized community outreach, and coordinated regional leadership programs. * **International Construction Service:** Volunteered in Guaymas, Mexico to hands-on construct residential homes, coordinate material distribution, and deliver aid supplies to local orphanages. * **Eagle Scout:** Boy Scouts of America (Earned at age 14) * **Graduate:** Rapport Leadership International (Leadership Breakthrough Course) **EDUCATION** * **B.S. in Business Administration (Economics Minor)** | *Southern New Hampshire University* | GPA: 3.5 * **A.S. in General Sciences (Economics Minor)** | *Weber State University* | GPA: 3.5