Jeffrey De Pugh
Summary
i have been in the automotive field of estimating since 1980. now a lot about cars and taking care of customerd=s
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Collision Estimator
Richmond
Richmond, TX
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
- Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
- Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.
- Liaised between car owners and insurance agencies about auto damage and insurance claims.
- Completed appraisals on automobiles, light trucks, custom cars, vans and many other vehicle types.
- Advised clients on plans for repairs, possible value of salvage parts and appropriate mechanics for repairs needed.
- Prepared insurance forms on behalf of customers, detailing damage details, car conditions and shop quotes.
- Collaborated with repair workers to determine feasibility of repairs under constraints of coverage limits, time frame and customer finances.
- Worked with repair shops to review potential costs and overall necessity of [Type] repairs.
- Accurately estimated parts and labor for over [Number] repairs in [Timeframe].
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellaire High School
Bellaire, TX05.1980
Skills
- Rental car assistance
- Loss calculations
- Insurance advising
- Repair quotes
- CCC Pathways Appraisal Solutions
- Claims inspections
- Estimation skills
- Repair process understanding
- Claims Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Insurance law knowledge
- Tire depth gauges
- Preventive Maintenance
- Clerical Support
Timeline
Collision Estimator
Richmond
03.2022 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Bellaire High School