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Chuck Buechner

Spokane Valley

Summary

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.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

C and C Autobody
01.2001 - Current

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.

Autobody Tech, Painter, and Back up Manager

ABRA
02.2018 - 06.2020

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.

Autobody Shop Business Developer

DAA
10.2015 - 08.2017

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

Camp Chevrolet
10.2014 - 10.2015

Autobody Estimator and Sales

Autobody Estimator

Bellevue Auto Rebuild
02.2009 - 10.2014

Autobody vehicle repair manager with responsibility for Safeco and Liberty Mutual Insurance companies. My financial responsibility for these accounts averaged $265,000 monthly.

Skills

    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

Timeline

Autobody Tech, Painter, and Back up Manager

ABRA
02.2018 - 06.2020

Autobody Shop Business Developer

DAA
10.2015 - 08.2017

Autobody Estimator

Camp Chevrolet
10.2014 - 10.2015

Autobody Estimator

Bellevue Auto Rebuild
02.2009 - 10.2014

Owner

C and C Autobody
01.2001 - Current
Chuck Buechner