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Claudia Velasquez

Pasadena,CA

Summary

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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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

Pasadena City College

Certificate of Estimating - Auto Body

Rio Hondo College

Toyota Certified Estimator - Auto Body

Toyota Certification Program
Claudia Velasquez