Alejandro Casado
Orlando,FL
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management,invoicing,estimates, database management, payroll and auto repairs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Maaco Auto Body
Orlando, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasting, and analysis.
Automotive Technician
Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
- Applied rust-proofing treatments to protect vehicle bodies from corrosion.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Repaired dents, scratches, and other cosmetic imperfections.
Project Manager
Maaco Auto Body
Orlando, FL
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed estimates prepared by technicians and adjusted as necessary for accuracy and cost effectiveness.
- Evaluated employee performance on a regular basis, providing feedback where appropriate.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for repairs, ordering additional items as needed from vendors.
- Developed strategies to increase profitability and efficiency in the shop.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed by employees while working on vehicles.
- Wrote complete and accurate cost estimates for labor and parts.
- Inspected vehicle repairs for quality control during entire repair process and prior to customer delivery.
Auto Body Repair Technician
MAACO
Orlando, FL
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Applied expertise and knowledge of tools to remove defects and return pieces to factory specifications.
- Disassembled sections of cars with damaged panels and removed old paint.
- Reattached panels and welded connections to return vehicles to proper shapes.
- Applied primer and paint to the vehicle's surface using a spray gun.
- Filled holes with plastic filler and sanded the area until it was smooth.
- Aligned doors, hoods, trunks, bumpers, fenders, headlights and taillights according to manufacturer specifications.
- Disassembled vehicles before beginning repairs by removing all accessories like grills, mirrors and lights.
- Identified parts that need to be replaced or repaired due to damage or wear.
Education
Associate of Science - Sports Studies
UCCFD
Havana, Cuba08-2020
Skills
- Financial Administration
- Workflow Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Bilingual
- Vehicle Inspection
- CDL License
- Clean Driving Record
- Estimating Work
Affiliations
I play tennis and do mountain bicycle in my free times, also i do work in my personal cars projects.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
I was nominated employee of the year 2023 by Kamili Enterprises when i was a body tech for Maaco.
Certification
I have I-Car courses completed. Maaco Owner-Manager Certificates, CDL-A.
Timeline
General Manager
Maaco Auto Body
11.2023 - Current
Automotive Technician
Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial
08.2023 - 11.2023
Project Manager
Maaco Auto Body
02.2023 - 08.2023
Auto Body Repair Technician
MAACO
06.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Sports Studies
UCCFD