Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Anthony Dandonoli

Lund Collision Powered by Vive
Pawcatuck,CT
32
years of professional experience

Results-driven operations leader with experience in managing high-performing teams and achieving industry-leading performance metrics. Skilled in fostering customer relationships and optimizing processes, contributing to a 130% absorption percentage and enhanced employee satisfaction.

Work History

General Manager

2 Years 3 Months
Lund Collision Powered by Vive | 05.2024 - Current

Drove revenue growth by 278% within six months through strategic bay and technician utilization.

Fostered relationships to become a DRP center for Geico, Progressive, Mapfree and Element Fleet

Achieved a Icar Gold status shop through continued education of Estimators and Technicians

Fixed Operations Director

4 Years 9 Months
Sunnyside Ford | 04.2019 - 01.2024
  • Directed daily operations of Ford Service, Parts , Quick Lane,and Bodyshop to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Attained and Maintained a 130% absorption percentage through dispatching and work flow management
  • Maintained a high level of employee satisfaction while maintaining industry leading CSI

Owner Operator

15 Years 8 Months
Hamden Maaco | 03.2003 - 11.2018
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial forecasting to optimize profit margins and reduce costs.
  • Developed marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and drive sales growth.
  • Trained and mentored new staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
  • Oversaw staff training programs to enhance team skills and performance.

Service Manager

8 Years 2 Months
Quirk Ford | 01.1995 - 03.2003
  • Managed daily operations of service department to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw scheduling and workflow for service technicians to enhance efficiency.
  • Implemented training programs for new staff to improve service quality and performance.
  • Developed strategies to reduce service turnaround times and increase customer retention.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.

Skills

Leadership and team building
Proficient in M5 automotive training and control
Problem resolution
Operations management
proficient in CCC
Reynolds & Reynolds
Mitchell estimating and CDK
Efficient multi-tasker
Skilled in solvent and water-based paint systems
Utilized the 7 controlables of fixed operations to achieve desired results

Accomplishments

    Top of the Chain Award Winner multiple years with Maaco Franchising

Timeline

General Manager

Lund Collision Powered by Vive
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

Fixed Operations Director

Sunnyside Ford
04.2019 - 01.2024Read More

Owner Operator

Hamden Maaco
03.2003 - 11.2018Read More

Service Manager

Quirk Ford
01.1995 - 03.2003Read More
Anthony Dandonoli