Thad Nafziger
Pierre
Summary
Journey Driller for South Dakota Department of Transportation doing various procedures for soil and foundations investigations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journey Driller
South Dakota Department of Transportation
12.2022 - Current
- Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles used in soils and foundations investigations
- Travel weekly to perform Geotechnical operations and investigations
- Licensed CDL holder (class A)
Adjuster / Fieldman
Desmet Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
09.2010 - 12.2022
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records and physical property damage to determine extent of liability
- Investigated and assessed damage to property and reviewed property damage estimates
- Analyzed information gathered by investigations to report findings and recommendations
- Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement
- Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage
- Answered customer questions regarding deductibles
- Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage
- Documented all investigation activity and presented reports to management
- Coordinate and work closely with emergency personnel and first responders
- Assess situations to quickly determine courses of action in relation to safety mitigation and clean up
- Work closely with various venders/contractors to mitigate damage with numerous state and federal agencies regarding various disaster scenarios (fuel spills, flood and water damage, tornados, severe storms, sewer, and water)
- Addressed individuals' questions - directed course of action in all aspects
- Temporary housing mitigation, economic relief down to every day basic needs
- Assisted agents with policy reviews, policy additions, ensuring applicable coverages, to include acre verification & location
- Dealt with crop losses in liability scenerios (fire, cattle damage, overspray, etc) determining yield values & future potential residue loss
- Generate reports providing documentation on lost bushels (due to liability/loss) to support proven yield averages
- Serviced existing & new Farm Ranch policies within my territory
Surveyor / Field Technician
Brosz Engineering
09.2001 - 09.2010
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components
- Adhered to safety protocols by implementing routine tests and guaranteeing accurate and safe equipment handling
- Calibrated new and existing equipment for optimal performance
- Enacted successful repairs by applying technical skills and operations knowledge
- Discovered and resolved issues that affects project outcomes
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Black Hills State University
SpearfishSkills
- Legal Documentation
- Client Interviewing
- Liability Determinations
- Claims Evaluations
- Property Adjusting
- Property Damage Assessment
- Damage Investigation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Sourcing and Compiling Information
- Routine Adjustments
Accomplishments
- Served Army National Guard February 1986 to February 1994
- Various Certifications to include Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)
- Oversees Deployment
Certification
- Property and Casuality License
- Haag Certified Inspector
- FAA Drone Pilot Certification
- CDL holder (Class A)
Timeline
Journey Driller
South Dakota Department of Transportation
12.2022 - Current
Adjuster / Fieldman
Desmet Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
09.2010 - 12.2022
Surveyor / Field Technician
Brosz Engineering
09.2001 - 09.2010
No Degree - Business Administration
Black Hills State University