David Buhler Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, MO, US

• Client 1 – Save carrier thousands on contractor invoices by identifying legitimate and erroneous charges; and creating comparative estimates Example: Original $12,156…Final $6,139
• Client 2 – Built roster of 70+ Ohio adjusters – includes interactive map, proprietary database, and adjuster qualification rating system
• Client 3 – Created digital tools saving ~2hrs/file – reduced human error by 85%, increased estimating efficiency by 50%, and automated purchases

Farmington, Utah, US

• Advised and trained Executive and Senior-level Managers, Estimating Manager, Estimators, Project Managers, Office Personnel, and other employees relative to estimates (takeoff & reconstruction), supplements, insurance.
• Updated & maintained digital, estimating tools
• Updated processes for project evaluation, approval, and hand-off from Estimating to Production
• Prepared accurate, cost-effective estimates (300+/year) and coordinated with Project Managers to ensure implementation of approved scope of work
• Invoiced completed jobs

Farmington, Utah, US

• Led and trained Estimators, Project Managers, and other employees relative to estimates (takeoff & reconstruction), supplements, insurance policies, building codes, workflow, Project Management software (AccuLynx).
• Acted as liaison between CTI, the insurance company, and our mutual clients to secure approval for the proper scope of work to repair storm-damaged, residential homes
• Created digital tools that greatly increased estimating efficiency and accuracy while reducing human error
• Streamlined processes for project evaluation, approval, and hand-off from Estimating to Production
• Prepared accurate, cost-effective estimates (300+/year) and coordinated with Project Managers to ensure implementation of approved scope of work
• Invoiced completed jobs and discussed with client and/or insurance company as needed

Farmington, Utah, US

• Acted as liaison between CTI, the insurance company, and our mutual clients to secure approval for the proper scope of work to repair storm-damaged, residential homes
• Designed processes for project evaluation, approval, and hand-off from Estimating to Production
• Prepared accurate, cost-effective estimates (300+/year) and coordinated with Project Managers to ensure implementation of approved scope of work
• Invoiced completed jobs and discussed with client and/or insurance company as needed

Farmington, Utah, US

• Prepared accurate, cost-effective estimates (300+/year)

Lakewood, Colorado, US

• Assisted thousands of home and business owners receive proper insurance claim settlements through accurate estimates and proper policy coverage interpretation
• Worked Fire, Flood, Tornado, Hurricane, Wind/Hail, Water, Theft, Vandalism, Lightning, etc losses all over the country
• Carriers include State Farm, Liberty Mutual, Safeco, ASI, and NFIP
• Adjusted numerous large, total losses after the Yarnell Hill Fires (AZ 2013), Oklahoma City tornadoes (OK 2011), and Hurricane Ike (TX 2008)

Mesa, AZ, US

• Oversaw much of the day-to-day operations of the Estimating, Administrative, and Facilities departments
• Trained and led the estimating team
• Closed approximately 85% of job leads
• Estimated Mitigation and Construction Restoration jobs (approximately 200+/year)
• Acted as liaison between Valleywide, insurance companies, and our mutual clients

• Commercial and Residential losses up to $350k
• Fire/Lightning – Wind/Hail – Tornado – Hurricane – NFIP/Flood – Water Backup/Sewer Vandalism – Business Interruption – Liability
• Arizona day claims – Boston Ice Dams 2015 – Sandy 2012 – South Carolina Wind/Hail 2011 – Ike 2008 – Daily Claims

Mesa, AZ, US

• Trained and led the estimating team as the company tripled in revenue ($4M to $12M)
• Closed approximately 85% of job leads
• Estimated Mitigation and Construction Restoration jobs (approximately 200+/year)
• Acted as liaison between Valleywide, insurance companies, and our mutual clients

• Oversaw the Pack-out, Cleaning, Storage, and Pack-in of approximately 200 jobs
• Managed the day-to-day Contents Division activities, including 30+ employees
• Estimated all Contents jobs
• Coordinated the Pack-out & Pack-in of 105 nursing home residents during the two-weeks just prior to Christmas 2009

Madison, WI, US

• Assisted 250+/year home and business owners receive proper insurance claim settlements
• Inspected properties, determined proper coverage, wrote estimates, issued settlement payments, wrote denial letters, documented claim files, and answered customers' questions
• Addressed salvage, subrogation, and special investigation issues
• Coordinated with Mitigation and Restoration Contractors to properly mitigate damages and reach a fair, agreed scope of repairs
• Worked Fire, Flood, Tornado, Hurricane, Wind/Hail, Water, Theft, Vandalism, Lightning, etc losses in Arizona, Missouri, and Kansas

Fairfield, Iowa, US

• Residential & Commercial hurricane losses up to $150k
• Katrina 2005 – Managed 20+ adjusters and ~500 claims
• Wilma – Rita 2005 | Frances – Ivan – Jeanne 2004

Kirksville, Missouri, US

• Special Events Coordinator - Planed and marketed the 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Run/Walk; the Annual Float Trip; the Still-Well Fitness program; and the Annual Still-Well Banquet.
• Thompson Campus Center Building Supervisor - Ensured patron safety and well-being; maintained building's beauty and cleanliness; created and managed schedules for part-time employees; secured and maintained all.
• Fitness & Weight Room Instructor - provided fitness program training and instruction to individuals and groups; engaged clients in exercise routines and weight loss programs; and helped clients reach their individual.

• Supervise and oversee construction projects, including crew management and material acquisition.
• Projects included all construction trades from concrete/foundation work to roofing and everything in between.
• Project sizes ranged from small residential repairs to a large greenhouse construction project.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bs, Exercise Science - Sport Management