Chris Millhouse
Novinger,MO
Summary
To utilize my skills as a mechanic with 30 + years of experience, including inspecting and tracking vehicles, to gain employment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Adjuster
Century Service Corperation
Albuquerque, NM
10.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and processed claims for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with teams to resolve complex claims disputes efficiently.
- Analyzed claim trends to identify areas for process improvement and risk management.
- Managed high-volume caseloads while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Service Advisor
Adesa Minneapolis
Dayton, MN
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Prepare vehicles to be sale ready. Estimate mechanical repairs for clients. Order parts, delegate approved repairs to technicians.
Field Inspector
AutoVIN Inc. an Adesa
Dayton, MN
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Write condition reports on lease return vehicles for our clients. Write condition reports for GM on their Turn back program.
GM Turn-Back Site Lead
AutoVIN
Tampa, FL
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Administrative duties: (Reporting to the Account Coordinators). Track vehicles in inventory and send daily reports, liaison between multiple car rental representatives.
- Inspector duties: Inspect vehicles for damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems upon arrival, complete required electronic vehicle inspection promptly and accurately, maintain current information on manufacturer updates and changes concerning vehicles.
- Maintain a good flow of information and communication with all personnel. Know, practice, and ensure that company policies, procedures, are followed at all times.
SITE LEAD / INSPECTOR
Inviso
Orlando, FL
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Administrative duties: (Reporting to the Account Coordinators). Track vehicles in inventory and send daily reports, liaison between multiple car rental representatives. Inspector duties: Inspect vehicles for damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems upon arrival, complete required electronic vehicle inspection promptly and accurately, maintain current information on manufacturer updates and changes concerning vehicles.
- Maintain a good flow of information and communication with all personnel. Know, practice, and ensure that company policies, procedures, are followed at all times.
Service Advisor
FORD SERVICE ADVISOR GREENWAY FORD
Orlando, FL
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Greeted customers promptly, obtained customer and vehicle information, clearly reported all vehicle symptoms as described by the customer. Determined and recommended necessary maintenance based on age, mileage and history of vehicle, prepared a complete and accurate estimate of cost for labor and parts. Established follow up time, monitored the progress of each vehicle, and updated customers frequently. Verified that the final invoice reconciled with the work performed on the repair order, and explained all completed work and charges to customers.
OWNER/OPERATOR
MILLHOUSE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Kirksville, MO
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Scheduled appointments, conducted Missouri state vehicle inspections, wrote repair estimates, communicated with customers about repair and maintenance needs, maintained parts and shop supply inventories. Supervised and assisted employees in diagnosing and repairing vehicles, allocated and implemented advertising needs, and established and maintained bookkeeping records. Business documentation is available upon request.
AUTOMOTIVE & AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN
JIM ROBERTSON CHEVROLET
Kirksville, MO
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Auto body shop duties: (1 year) Repaired/replaced damaged parts, pre-paint preparation including sanding, filling and primer, painting vehicles, and completing finish work.
- Inspected vehicles and diagnosed all repair needs, wrote Missouri State Inspections, implemented repairs including engine and transmission replacement, charging and cooling components, brakes, steering, suspension, fuel systems, and electrical components.
Education
Certificate - Auto Body Repair / Auto Mechanical
Kirksville Area Vocational Center
Kirksville, MO05-1991
Additional Information
30 years of experience as a mechanic, including inspecting and tracking vehicles, paired with 9 years of successful repair shop ownership and management experience.
Timeline
Claims Adjuster
Century Service Corperation
10.2023 - Current
Service Advisor
Adesa Minneapolis
08.2020 - 05.2023
Field Inspector
AutoVIN Inc. an Adesa
07.2017 - 08.2020
GM Turn-Back Site Lead
AutoVIN
08.2016 - 07.2017
SITE LEAD / INSPECTOR
Inviso
01.2013 - 08.2016
Service Advisor
FORD SERVICE ADVISOR GREENWAY FORD
09.2012 - 12.2012
OWNER/OPERATOR
MILLHOUSE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
01.2003 - 01.2012
AUTOMOTIVE & AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN
JIM ROBERTSON CHEVROLET
01.1993 - 01.2003
Certificate - Auto Body Repair / Auto Mechanical
Kirksville Area Vocational Center