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Daphne Kolb

Bison,SD

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at NAU and Kolb Farms, adept in office management and team building. Excelled in enhancing organizational effectiveness and customer satisfaction, achieving a 100% rate in a challenging environment. Skilled in report preparation and event planning, I bring expertise and a positive, results-driven approach to every project.

Knowledgeable claims manager with strong background in claims management and effective risk mitigation. Proven track record of resolving complex claims issues and improving workflow efficiency. Demonstrated ability in team leadership and strategic problem-solving.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Claims Manager

NAU
05.2018 - Current

Serve as the claims manager for South Dakota, assigning claims to adjusters for my assigned agencies.

Aid in claims process by providing expert knowledge and building positive, trusting relationships to adjusters and agencies during challenging times.

Assist in training of area adjusters on policies, procedures, and management of workload.

Collaborate with claims management team to improve overall organizational effectiveness in addressing our area needs.

Co-Owner

Kolb Farms
01.1999 - Current

Currently help with the management and the operations of the farming/ranching operation.

Independently prepare all the tax information, financial statements, crop insurance, and FSA reports.

Crop Adjuster

NAU
06.2014 - 05.2018

Serve as a crop adjuster for MPCI and hail for western North and South Dakota.

Lead the instruction of forage for the NCIS field day in Beresford, South Dakota.

Aided in presentation of customer/agent relations at an adjuster update school.

Secretary/Administrative Assistant

Hibner Insurance Agency
04.1999 - 02.2008

Serves as executive assistant to the agents, handled a busy phone system, functioned as primary data entry personal, and helped manage a schedule of appointments for agents.

Developed efficient-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities necessitated by staff.

Implemented organization for four hundred clients.

Helped drive a 100% customer satisfaction enterprise.

Quickly became a trusted assistant to the company executives and earned a reputation for maintaining a positive attitude and producing high-quality work.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bison High School
Bison, SD
05-1995

Skills

Office Management

Teambuilding

Customer Relations

Claims analysis

Report & Document Preparation

Policy interpretation

Procedure implementation

Timeline

Claims Manager

NAU
05.2018 - Current

Crop Adjuster

NAU
06.2014 - 05.2018

Secretary/Administrative Assistant

Hibner Insurance Agency
04.1999 - 02.2008

Co-Owner

Kolb Farms
01.1999 - Current

High School Diploma -

Bison High School
Daphne Kolb