John Baker
@johnbaker1
Disaster restoration estimator and supervisor focused on insurance approvals and project delivery.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a disaster restoration estimator who inspects properties and writes repair, mold, and mitigation estimates to submit to insurance companies. I work closely with adjusters and third-party administrators to drive estimate and supplement approval, while managing projects from beginning to completion.
Over my career, I’ve led restoration work ranging from $500.00 to $500,000.00, coordinating with homeowners, insurance agents, adjusters, and building departments. I also handle billing, invoicing, and collections to keep projects moving through completion.
I bring hands-on operations experience as an owner/operator and general manager, coordinating day-to-day work, employees, inventory, equipment, and finances. I’m IICRC-certified in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration, Odor Control, and Carpet Cleaning, and I’m proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Encircle, Restoration Manager, and Xactimate.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Estimator
T&S Restoration
Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)
Inspected properties and wrote repair, mold, and mitigation estimates for submission to insurance companies. Coordinated with adjusters and third-party administrators and managed restoration projects from start to completion.
Estimator/Supervisor
Montgomery & Sons Fire and Restoration
Dec 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Estimated and coordinated disaster restoration projects ranging from $500 to $500,000. Coordinated with insurance agents, adjusters, building departments, and property owners, and billed and collected payments.
Owner/Operator
4 Seasons Property Services LLP
Apr 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Created and operated a property services company providing demolition, power washing, deck restoration, and minor reconstruction for residential and commercial properties. Estimated and coordinated projects, billed invoices, collected payments, and managed day-to-day operations including employees, inventory, equipment, and finances.
Sales/Estimator
BELFOR Property Restoration
Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)
Estimated disaster restoration projects and worked with a project manager to ensure completion. Coordinated agreed prices with insurance agents and adjusters and maintained client relationships.
General Manager
Bishop Construction
Jan 2014 - Feb 2017 (3 years 1 month)
Managed day-to-day operations, including employees, inventory, and finances. Coordinated vendor programs and helped resolve disputes between customers, insurance agents, and adjusters.
Marketing Director
Bishop Construction
Jul 2001 - Feb 2017 (15 years 7 months)
Coordinated sales and promotional events and developed relationships with insurance agents and adjusters. Created promotional material and cold-called offices of insurance agents, adjusters, fire departments, and management companies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts
Earned a Bachelor of Arts from Saginaw Valley State University in 1999.
Fenton High School
High School Diploma
Graduated from Fenton High School in 1993.
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC)
IICRC Certification, Restoration
Earned IICRC certifications in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration, Odor Control, and Carpet Cleaning.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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