Daniel Halk
Kings Mountain,NC
Summary
Accomplished industry leader offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Focused and efficient with proficiency in financial reporting and budget adherence. Demonstrated success in evaluating P&L to achieve targets.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Collision Estimator
Gerber Collision
Gastonia, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Inspected damaged vehicles to determine extent of structural, body and mechanical damage.
- Documented findings in a written report with photos to be used for insurance claims.
- Negotiated repair costs with insurance companies.
- Verified accuracy of parts pricing from suppliers and vendors.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries regarding repairs and estimates.
General Manager
Absolute Collision Specialist
Shelby, NC
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
General Manager
Gerber Collision
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2016 - 02.2021
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
Assistant General Manager
Abra Auto Body
Charlotte, North Carolina
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling and supervising staff.
- Ensured that customer service standards were met or exceeded at all times.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to maximize sales and profits.
- Developed plans to increase efficiency and successfully achieved monthly sales of one million dollars in total sales per month.
Education
Auto Body -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC02-2003
Skills
- Vendor Selection
- Schedule Coordination
- Proposal Development
- Data gathering and analysis
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team building
- Critical Thinking
- Cost Estimation
- Financial Administration
- Sales
- Recruiting and hiring
- Expense Control
- Account Management
- Quality Management
- Operations Oversight
- P&L Management
- Workflow Planning
- Team Building
Affiliations
- Coach youth basketball team for 9-10 year olds.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Collision Estimator
Gerber Collision
03.2023 - Current
General Manager
Absolute Collision Specialist
02.2021 - 02.2023
General Manager
Gerber Collision
02.2016 - 02.2021
Assistant General Manager
Abra Auto Body
01.2010 - 02.2016
Auto Body -
Central Piedmont Community College
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