Jacob Cameron Sledge
Douglasville
Summary
Licensed property and casualty adjuster with extensive field experience as a ladder assist technician and business owner. Skilled in storm damage assessment, catastrophe deployments, tarp installations, and interior inspections for water intrusion. Proven ability to train and mentor technicians, manage business operations, and collaborate with adjusters, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate claims handling. Haag certified in roofing and storm damage with 4+ years of applied expertise. Currently insured for Worker's Compensation, General Liability, and Errors and Omissions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ladder Assist Technician / Owner
Sledgehammer LLC
04.2021 - Current
- Deployed nationwide for catastrophe response including tornadoes, hurricanes, hail, fires, and floods.
- Performed roof inspections, steep/high ladder assists, tarp installations (thousands completed), as well as removal and resets.
- Conducted interior inspections to identify water intrusion and determine whether damage was storm-related.
- Trained and mentored more than 15 new technicians in field safety and inspection practices.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters, public adjusters, engineers, and contractors to confirm scope of storm-related damages.
- Operated boom lifts and performed rope-and-harness inspections safely and effectively.
- Managed all operations of Sledgehammer LLC including finances, scheduling, and office administration.
Sales Associate
Scott Evans Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Achieved #1 salesman status 12 times in two years.
- Managed the full sales cycle including financing, documentation, and customer closing.
- Trained and developed more than 20 sales associates.
- Consistently exceeded profit and closing targets.
Sales Associate
John Bleakley Ford
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Earned multiple salesman of the month awards.
- Secured financing, completed sales contracts, and maximized company profit.
Sales Associate
Aquaguard Foundation Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Sold waterproofing, gutter systems, concrete leveling, and foundation repair solutions.
- Identified water intrusion and foundation damage, providing corrective solutions.
Mold Specialist / Steam Cleaning Technician
Pirate Steam Cleaning
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed water extraction and restoration following floods.
- Conducted tear-out and replacement of damaged sheetrock and carpeting.
Handyman Assistant
M&C; Handyman Service
01.2011 - 11.2015
- Assisted with plumbing, electrical, remodeling, framing, and drywall projects.
- Gained early exposure to property maintenance and construction practices.
Education
Diploma - undefined
South Paulding High School
Douglasville, GA05.2015
Skills
- Property and casualty claims handling
- Catastrophe and high-volume claims management
- Storm damage identification (hail, wind, tornado, hurricane, fire, flood)
- Rope and harness safety Boom lift operation Tarp installation
- Interior water intrusion inspections
- Training and leadership (mentored 15 technicians)
- Haag certified in roofing and storm damage, 2 years
- Customer relations and objection handling
- Business operations management (Sledgehammer LLC)
Certification
- Licensed property and casualty adjuster, state of Georgia (October 2025)
- Haag certified in roofing and storm damage, 2+ years
Timeline
Ladder Assist Technician / Owner
Sledgehammer LLC
04.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Scott Evans Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
01.2019 - 04.2021
Sales Associate
John Bleakley Ford
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Aquaguard Foundation Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2018
Mold Specialist / Steam Cleaning Technician
Pirate Steam Cleaning
11.2015 - 01.2017
Handyman Assistant
M&C; Handyman Service
01.2011 - 11.2015
Diploma - undefined
South Paulding High School