Hands-on Collision Estimator with knowledge of diagnostic automotive tools, repair costs and parts ordering. Efficiency-driven, highly accurate and well-organized with open and clear communication style and self-motivated approach. I am a team member with 17 years in completing auto damage appraisals. I-CAR certifications with advanced skills in CCC one, production, management. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collision Estimator
Joe Hudson Collision Center
Dothan, AL
2023.07 - Current
Conducted final quality control check of vehicles prior to customer delivery.
Advised customers of repair plans, discussing payment options to finalize work orders.
Evaluated different repair methodologies to create collision estimates for damages.
Adhered to DRP insurance procedures and rates applicable to estimates.
Delivered top-notch customer service by answering questions and quickly responding to phone inquiries, resulting with a increase in repeat business.
Took photographs and wrote detailed summaries to document damage.
Calculated damage and claim values with CCC one pathways.
Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
Reviewed body shop estimates, verified correctly identified parts and confirmed that pricing matched estimates supplied to customers.
Manager / Production Manager / Estimator
Professional Body Shop
Enterprise, AL
2015.02 - 2021.07
Upheld strict quality control policies and procedures during customer interactions.
Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
Confirmed delivery of orders and troubleshot missed delivery dates, shortages and overages.
Answered multi lines inbound calls daily
Set up and activated customer repairs
Answered customer questions and addressed concerns, resulting in reduction in complaint calls.
Trained new employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance.
Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
Manager /Estimator
Quality Paint & Body
Daleville, Alabama
2008.03 - 2015.02
Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
Contributed to business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality.
Handled telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
Performed daily bank reconciliations, detecting and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and company records.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Troy State University
Dothan, AL
05.1996
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School
Enterprise, AL
05.1993
Skills
Repair negotiations
Complex claims experience
Appraisal writing
Total loss understanding
Quality control
Understanding Damage repairs
Work ethic
Employee / team management
Production
Reliable and trustworthy
Employee Mentoring
Collision Estimate Training
Customer Service Excellence
Certification
I-CAR Gold
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Collision Estimator
Joe Hudson Collision Center
2023.07 - Current
Manager / Production Manager / Estimator
Professional Body Shop
2015.02 - 2021.07
Manager /Estimator
Quality Paint & Body
2008.03 - 2015.02
Bachelor of Science -
Troy State University
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School
I-CAR Gold
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