Self-motivated Autobody and Paint professional with skills in all aspects of repair, including heavy equipment and RV's. As a successful business developer and manager I was able to provide opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in creating, leading, and supervising a solid team of autobody professionals.
Self employment full time and part time working on cars, heavy equipment, and RV's throughout the full process of marketing, writing estimates, completing the work of collision repair and paint, and collecting payment. This includes working for Union Gospel Mission Motors.
Performed all aspects of autobody repair, paint, estimating, parts ordering, creating parts organization - including the clean, neat and organized model - to reduce waste and increase efficiency, and back up manager.
Business development and creation of a new autobody shop on South Hill for DAA. This included full implementation of converting a building into a functional and working autobody and paint repair shop with all equipment ordered and oversite of installation. HIring of all personnel, training, and marketing. FIve year financial goals were met within 6 months of opening the business while I was the operating manager. Hiring of a manager to take my place as goals as the business developer were met.
Autobody Estimator and Sales
Autobody vehicle repair manager with responsibility for Safeco and Liberty Mutual Insurance companies. My financial responsibility for these accounts averaged $265,000 monthly.
CCC1, Audtex, Mitchell Estimating Systems
CCC1, Mitchell, Dupont Profit Management Systems
DRP Insurance Programs
OSHA Implementation and oversight
Sherman 20 Group Lean Processes
I-Car Platinum Certified
GM Master Certified Service Technology Group