Skilled Body Shop Estimator with expertise in repair estimation, damage analysis, and insurance coordination. Committed to delivering accurate estimates and enhancing team effectiveness through training and collaboration.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Body Shop Estimator
Wondries Family Collision
Alhambra, ca
10.2014 - Current
Analyzed vehicle damage to create detailed repair estimates.
Analyzed blueprints, diagrams, photographs, drawings, and written specifications to prepare accurate estimates for auto body repairs.
Collaborated with insurance adjusters to ensure accurate claim processing.
Collaborated with shop management to ensure estimates aligned with internal standards and improved overall accuracy.
Coordinated with insurance companies to ensure accurate and timely completion of all required paperwork.
Identified areas where additional repair work was needed, based on visual inspection or customer input.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and repair techniques.
Trained junior estimators on best practices and software usage.
Supported training for front office staff and conducted file reviews to enhance team effectiveness.
Communicated repair timelines and procedures to customers clearly.
Body Shop Office Manager
Puente Hills Auto body
City of Industry, California
10.2006 - 10.2014
Managed daily operations of body shop office personnel to ensure smooth workflow.
Performed bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
Collaborated with technicians to improve communication between front office and shop floor.
Developed filing systems to improve document organization and accessibility.
Assessed vehicle damage to provide accurate repair estimates.
Collaborated with insurance adjusters to finalize claims processing.
Utilized estimating software for detailed cost breakdowns.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High
Los Angeles,ca
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
Certificate of Estimating - Auto Body
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
Toyota Certified Estimator - Auto Body
Toyota Certification Program
Online
Skills
Repair estimation
Damage analysis
Blueprint analysis
Vehicle inspection
Estimating software
Insurance coordination
Industry standards
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Toyota Certifies Estimator
Timeline
Body Shop Estimator
Wondries Family Collision
10.2014 - Current
Body Shop Office Manager
Puente Hills Auto body
10.2006 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration