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Daniel J. Lichok, Jr. 116 Spring Road NE ▪ Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 ▪ (505) 892-1120 ▪ (505) 550-4324 Professional Focus Management / Claims Law Consultant Professional and Personal Summary International consultant to Fortune 500 corporations conducting business in six European, Africa, Central and South American countries as well as the United States. Developed and successfully implemented management plan for Firestone International Corporation resulting in over three million dollar saving for three consecutive years. Interpersonal communicator, strategic negotiator, court mediator with proficiency in preserving/presenting highly confidential information to claims personnel, attorneys, and judges to assist in case management. Thirty years as claims/management consultant, investigator, project administrator, and claims analyst. United States Navy Aviator, consultant to Federal agencies. Performed residential/commercial construction work: welding, asphalt, concrete and electrical. Professional Employment History Shadow Adjusting, LLC Albuquerque, New Mexico President / Investigator/Consultant 2002 – Present · Investigate claims filed against numerous insurance companies; present information to assist claims personnel, attorneys, and judges in better understanding the circumstances surrounding all positions · Financial Management: Conduct monetary evaluation of all claims; provide best/worst case scenario · Qualified in analyzing Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Law Enforcement, Civil Rights Violations, General Liability, Property, and Fraud claims. · Provide representation for out of state insurance companies at mediations and scheduled court hearings · Responsible for daily business operations; developed policies/procedures for client claims department · Assisted clients in reviewing claims history and establishing loss controls to lower claims frequency · Established databases to assist in tracking claims, claimants, injuries, damages and discover information · Catastrophe adjuster on Hurricane’s Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne 2004; Katrina & Rita 2005 · Risk Consultant to the Kanner & Whiteley and Cossich, Sumich & Parsiola law firms on damages sustained from Hurricane Katrina/Rita Bill Richardson for Governor Albuquerque, New Mexico Campaign Recovery and Budget Analyst 2002 · Developed databases for tracking State of New Mexico voters; data utilized successfully by the Governor’s campaign personnel/volunteers to obtain and assist in increasing a larger voter turn-out · Computerized all voter registration data: voting history, turnout by party/precincts, and ethnic group; Evaluated data accuracy; determined areas to increase telephone and door to door campaigning · Reviewed/Verified budget and actual funds expended by the appropriate categories and committees Daniel J. Lichok, Jr. Professional Career Profile – Page 2 · Campaign Representative: Met with New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance to discuss needs for improving the claims processing/management process by in-state and out-of-state insurance companies New Mexico Municipal League Santa Fe, New Mexico Claims Examiner 1998 – 2002 · Reviewed/Investigated claims filed against government entities under New Mexico Tort Claims Act · Controlled investigations and legal counsel in defense of claims filed · Maintained and strategically imparted highly confidential information to appropriate agents/personnel · Attended and controlled all settlement conferences in both state and federal court to insure equitability · Seminar Facilitator: Trained a wide range of state constituencies in proper loss control/claim reporting · Claims encompassed law enforcement, civil rights, employment law, casualty and general liability · Presented risk management reports to the board; Developed/Maintained databases and spreadsheets New Mexico State Risk Management Santa Fe, New Mexico Claims Administrator 1995 – 1998 · Reviewed/Investigated claims filed against large public entities under New Mexico Tort Claims Act; focused on law enforcement, civil rights, employment law, casualty, professional and general liability · Controlled claims from investigation through settlement; conducted fraud investigations on claims filed · Worked closely with legal counsel of public entities to coordinate with defense counsel · Consumer Relations: Established professional relationships; protected highly confidential information · Attended/Controlled all state and federal court settlement conferences to insure equitable proceedings · Reported to claims committee; applied claims evaluations for defense/settlement; maintained database Insurance Commissioner of Pennsylvania Rockwood, Pennsylvania Assistant Director of Operations 1990 – 1995 · Assistant Director of Operations for Rockwood Insurance Company during corporate rehabilitation · Developed spreadsheets/database to track claims, budgets, subrogation, and reinsurance collections · Staff Developer: Supervised and trained 28 claims representatives processing over 4,100 claims · Set up procedures to handle fraudulent claims; Instituted loss reserve guidelines and procedures · Conducted meetings, prepared and presented monthly, quarterly and annual budget reports for the Governor, State Legislature and Insurance Commissioner; reported periodically for critical matters · Controlled settlement of all claims to preserve Insurance Company funds and the rights of creditor Implematix Tampa, Florida/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Management Consultant / Project Supervisor 1982 – 1990 · Consultant representing over 100 of the Fortune 500 companies; developed proper staffing methods for production and or manufacturing of products; position required frequent and worldwide travel · Clientele included R. J. Reynolds, Coke Cola, General Motors, Georgia Pacific, and Weyerhaeuser · Results: Recovered over $1m in operating cost by restructuring client staffing; 50% increase in profits · Consolidated client companies operation locations to decrease redundancy and operating expenses Assisted/Instructed client companies in organization of resources; establish priorities; reviewed Daniel J. Lichok Jr. Professional Career Profile – Page 3 · insurance policies to ensure proper coverage, evaluated and developed alternative coverage proposals · Established employee development and performance management programs; databases for record keeping with spreadsheet applications to assist management in evaluating workflow and productivity · Developed/Implemented policy and procedures manuals to insure uniform practices GAB Incorporated Greensburg, Pennsylvania Claims Adjuster 1977 – 1982 - Processed and managed claims upward to $1M from Three Mile Island (AIC), Hurricane Fredric, Weight of Ice and Snow, Floods, Hail, Frozen Pipes, and other acts of nature
- Investigated multi-line residential and commercial claims; Property and Casualty, Professional liability to include Medical Malpractice and General Liability claims throughout the United States
Office of Naval Intelligence Contract Consultant 1975 - 1995 Education, Specialized Training, and Awards California University of Pennsylvania California, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science Degree in Education 1974 Major: Earth Science Minor: Political Science Defense Research Institute (DRI) Seminars San Diego, New Orleans, San Francisco Law Enforcement ~ Civil Rights Law 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Employment Law ~ Insurance Coverage 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Medical Malpractice 1998, 1999, 2000 GAB Insurance School Denver, Colorado Certifications: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Property and Liability Insurance 1977, 1978 United States Military Experience United States Navy ~ Naval Aviator/Intelligence 1972 – 1995 Licenses Certified National Flood Adjuster - Residential, Commercial Light/Heavy, Condominiums Certified Earthquake Adjuster States of New Mexico, Florida, Louisiana (Pending), Texas (Reciprocal), Computer Skills Microsoft Word Word Perfect Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Outlook Quattro Pro Adobe Photo Shop Microsoft Excel Omni Page Pro LexisNexis Microsoft Access Quicken Microsoft PowerPoint Simsol Xactimate
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