Dewayne Beck
Phoenix
Summary
Experienced with handling and/or assisting with handling of workers compensation and personal injury claims in various environments. Utilizes analytical and negotiation skills to reach fair and timely resolution of claims. Collaborates well with team members and adapts to changing needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Adjuster
Ports America
Tempe, AZ
09.2019 - 02.2026
- Handled caseload of 40-50 claims under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
- Communicated with injured workers and their attorneys.
- Interacted with medical providers and government agencies.
- Negotiated, prepared, and filed settlement agreements.
- Attended legal conferences and assisted our attorneys with trial preparation.
Claims Administrator II
Ports America
Tempe, AZ
10.2009 - 09.2019
- Provided assistance to Claims Adjusters handling claims under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
- Communicated with injured workers and their attorneys.
- Interacted with medical providers and government agencies.
- Negotiated, prepared, and filed settlement agreements.
- Assisted our attorneys with trial preparation.
Paralegal
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Child Support Enforcement
Phoenix, AZ
07.2007 - 10.2008
- Facilitated collection and disbursement of child support funds by locating parents through skip tracing methods inclusive of phone calls and use of various internal/external sources.
- Helped reduce child support suspense funds by over 60%.
Paralegal
Caremark
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Temporary position serving as HIPAA compliance analyst to help clear backlog of requests for pharmacy records.
- Reviewed requests for pharmacy records for compliance with HIPAA privacy rules.
- Approved release of records for compliant requests.
- Responded to non-compliant requests.
Legal Administrator
Matrix Financial Services Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
03.2003 - 12.2004
- Provided legal support and guidance to management on variety of home mortgage loan servicing matters, including litigation, fraud, loss mitigation, contracts, statutory and regulatory compliance, collections, and privacy.
Fraud Analyst
Conseco Finance Servicing Corp
Tempe, AZ
02.2002 - 03.2003
- Detected and investigated mortgage loan fraud.
- Reviewed and analyzed loan documents.
- Pursued loss mitigation directly or through local law enforcement or outside counsel.
- Reviewed and prepared loss mitigation documents and agreements.
Legal Administrator
Arizona Department of Corrections
Phoenix, AZ
12.1992 - 03.1998
- Provided and/or coordinated legal support and guidance to management on variety of constitutional law, civil rights, litigation, contracts, employment, public records, legislation, and administrative/statutory/regulatory compliance matters.
- Interacted and worked with state and federal agencies and officials.
- Nominated for Arizona Administrators Association’s 1997 Professional of the Year.
Legal Assistant III
Office of the Arizona Attorney General
Phoenix, AZ
08.1988 - 12.1992
- Provided legal assistance in defense of civil rights, personal injury, and medical malpractice actions against the State.
- Contributed to case strategy development.
- Performed legal research and analysis.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and settlement documents.
- Identified and prepared evidence and witnesses for trial.
Education
Juris Doctor -
South Texas College of Law
Houston, TXBachelor of Business Administration -
Texas Wesleyan College (n/k/a Texas Wesleyan University)
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Litigation Management/Oversight
- Legal Analysis/Research/Writing
- Oral/Written Communications
- Settlement negotiations
- Claims evaluation
- Legal proceedings
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Claims Adjuster
Ports America
09.2019 - 02.2026
Claims Administrator II
Ports America
10.2009 - 09.2019
Paralegal
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Child Support Enforcement
07.2007 - 10.2008
Paralegal
Caremark
01.2005 - 06.2005
Legal Administrator
Matrix Financial Services Corporation
03.2003 - 12.2004
Fraud Analyst
Conseco Finance Servicing Corp
02.2002 - 03.2003
Legal Administrator
Arizona Department of Corrections
12.1992 - 03.1998
Legal Assistant III
Office of the Arizona Attorney General
08.1988 - 12.1992
Juris Doctor -
South Texas College of Law
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Texas Wesleyan College (n/k/a Texas Wesleyan University)