Alexander Braatz
Montello
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Accomplished Consultant drives organizational improvements through leveraging expertise in research and system enhancement. Well-versed in collaborating with employees and leaders to resolve control and procedural problems negatively affecting business operations. Dedicated to cost, process and resource optimization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Gerber Collision
10.2023 - Current
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
GHRN Performance Consultant
Allstate
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided detailed feedback to teams after analyzing each employee's responsibilities.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
- Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage.
- Researched and analyzed policy contracts to verify proper payment of claims.
- Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.
Collision Estimator
Caliber Collision
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
- Collaborated with repair workers to determine feasibility of repairs under constraints of coverage limits, time frame and customer finances.
- Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
- Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.
- Prepared insurance forms on behalf of customers, detailing damage details, car conditions and shop quotes.
- Accurately estimated parts and labor for over repairs.
- Used CCC one to calculate damages and claim values.
Road Construction Laborer
Arbor Green
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
- Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Auto Collision Estimator
Precision Collision
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Negotiated completed damage estimates and repair costs.
- Advised clients on plans for repairs, possible value of salvage parts and appropriate mechanics for repairs needed.
- Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Portage High School
06.2017
Skills
- Analyze Data
- Operational Processes
- Performance Reporting
- System Performance
- Procedure Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Performance Improvement
- Study Work Problems
- Systems Analysis
- Evaluate Reports
- Improve Procedures
- Analyzing Claims
- Advertising and marketing
- Branding
- Sales
- Supervision and training
Timeline
General Manager
Gerber Collision
10.2023 - Current
GHRN Performance Consultant
Allstate
04.2022 - 08.2023
Collision Estimator
Caliber Collision
09.2020 - 03.2023
Road Construction Laborer
Arbor Green
02.2018 - 10.2020
Auto Collision Estimator
Precision Collision
10.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Portage High School
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