Kara Tobaben
Omaha
Summary
Litigation Adjuster with experience handling complex bodily injury and general liability claims with a flexible interpersonal style to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle cases effectively and in a timely manner. Positive attitude, highly motivates, and able to learn and maintain a case load in a fast paced environment. Strong administrative skills, with keen attention to details, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Adjuster
Repwest Insurance
Omaha, NE
01.2018 - Current
- Initially handled property damage claims, then was promoted to the bodily injury group, then to personal and general liability claims, progressed to the fatal/serious unit, and am currently handling complex claims in the litigation division. Assist co-workers with reporting requirements and training in arbitration forums.
Sales Associate
Borsheims Fine Jewelry
Omaha, NE
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted customer in various departments in fine jewelry during evening and weekend shifts. Exceeded sales expectations during Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders weekend for two years in a row.
Part-time Sales Associate
Helzberg Diamonds
Omaha, NE
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Provided excellent customer service in the bridal, precious gems, watches and fine jewelry departments. Was the only part-time sales associate in the history of the company to attend the Leadership Conference for top sales producers in 2012-2015, and 2017.
Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster
Allstate Insurance
Omaha, NE
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster who settled property damage, medical payments, and casualty claims. Received the “Pride” award for excellence in claims handling in 2002 and 2006.
Manager
Helzberg Diamonds
Sioux Falls, SD
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Responsible for recruiting, onboarding, hiring and training of new employees, inventory maintenance and presentation, loss prevention, sales planning, budgeting, scheduling, and open and closing procedures. Was promoted to a top ten sales producing store within 8 months of being promoted to manager.
Sales Associate
The Limited Corporation
Lincoln, NE
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Provided excellent customer service with top sales while being responsible for inventory processing, presentation, and control, and handling opening and closing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Criminal Justice -
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12-1996
Skills
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Decision-maker and a problem solver
- Detailed-oriented
- Extremely organized
Certification
Licensed in all 50 states through the Oklahoma Department of Insurance
Timeline
Litigation Adjuster
Repwest Insurance
01.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Borsheims Fine Jewelry
01.2018 - 01.2020
Part-time Sales Associate
Helzberg Diamonds
01.2009 - 01.2018
Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster
Allstate Insurance
01.2001 - 01.2007
Manager
Helzberg Diamonds
01.1996 - 01.2001
Sales Associate
The Limited Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Criminal Justice -
University of Nebraska At Lincoln