David Ricci
Rehoboth,MA
Summary
Licensed Auto Damage Appraiser in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with extensive experience in various aspects of the automotive field and wholesale auto appraising. Seeking to expand expertise in the automotive industry and delve into all aspects of auto body repair application as well as various facets of insurance relating to autos. Known for resourcefulness and excelling at negotiating with vendors to efficiently process purchase orders and meet supply needs. Collaborates seamlessly with buyers and sales associates to adapt to evolving marketplace variations. Thrives in independent work settings and equally adept at working within a team environment to achieve goals and fulfill requests. Strong organizational skills and a passion for hard work. Ready to secure a position as an Insurance Auto Appraiser, committed to contributing to the team's success and continuously learning to become a better appraiser.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Bourne's Auto Center
01.2022 - Current
- Currently responsible for maintaining optimum purchasing levels based on metrics and data driven goals
- Sourced new vendors that helped achieve inventory quota for 2023
- Utilized regional pricing differences that parlayed into a series of sizable profits, contributing to an already record breaking year 2023
- Continually provide the team with pertinent market data emphasizing open dialog on changes seen
- Analyze market data to help the team make informed decisions and adjust purchasing strategies when needed
- In order to maintain purchasing goals, currently producing 170-245 damage estimates to accurately gauge values for purchasing vehicles vs the market at large
Asset Manager-Appraiser
The Appraisal Lane
03.2016 - 12.2021
- Responsible for overseeing half of all the company's vehicles nationwide- ensuring each asset's value was maximized as well as sold in timely manner
- Provided consistent support as a wholesale automotive appraiser; helping the team complete the 400+ valuations that came in on a daily basis (wholesale vehicle value)
- Collaborated with senior managers and other team members on a number of key client issues and questions to bring customers in alignment with company goals
- Routinely reviewed dealer accounts for profitability and adherence to company policy
- Supplied supplemental support to a partially developed start up company that helped ease the corporate acquisition of the company for the Reynolds & Reynolds Group
- Consistently provided reporting on market conditions relative to the northeast enabling the team to make adequate adjustments while appraising.
Online & Marketing Manager
Quincy Auto Auction
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Took a department from the 'ground floor' and brought it to a functioning revenue producing division of the company in less than 8 months
- As a pilot auction, I educated myself, helped implement, and further assisted team members on Edge Pipeline's sophisticated online and in lane components for the auction
- Integrated several independent marketing systems into one functional database that helped categorize and prioritize dealer purchasing habits that helped marketing focus based on the ever changing inventory
- Placed in charge of several high priority projects for the company that included a plan to hire and train condition report writers as well as develop and monitor progress for each using metrics that were overseen by upper management
- Worked with developers to help design a functional phone application for live auction bidding/buying.
Online Manager
Manheim New England
09.2000 - 09.2012
- Overall responsible for all online transactions for Manheim New England Auto Auction
- Established procedures and discipline in handling all department's problems fairly and promptly
- Devised efficient and effective ways to upsell condition reports to key dealer groups in a time when institutional account inventories were decreasing
- Fostered open and honest communications between the department I represented and the departments I worked with at that time
- The Auction received the prestigious 'M' Award for Digital Online in 2011
- Spearheaded and actively volunteered for the numerous Manheim pilot programs such as Autotrader / General Services Administration, the implementation of Manheim Simulcast, as well as Dealer/ Online Vehicle Exchange for the region
- In 2012 assisted in the transition from a stand alone department to a joint union with the existing Dealer Sales department forming the department now known as the Dealer Services Department
- Made it a point to learn and understand how each department at the auto auction interacted with our department as well as the customers we serve
Education
Auto Damage Appraisal
Bay State Community College
Framingham, MA12.2023
Rhode Island Auto Appraiser Prep Course - Auto Damage Appraisal
Adjuster Pro
Phoenix, AZ02.2023
Licensed Auto Damage Appraiser-Massachusetts - Auto Damage Appraiser
Auto Damage Appraiser Training Group
Nashua, NH09.2019
English Composition, Business Basics, State & Local Government, Accounting 101 & Windows & Microsoft Word/excel -
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA12.1999
Submarine Sonar Technician
Submarine Training Facility
Norfolk, VA06.1995
Submarine Qualified - Submarine Sonar Technician
Submarine School
Groton, CT06.1993
High School Diploma -
King Philip Regional High School
Wrentham, MA06.1991
Skills
- Vendor Relationships
- Computer Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Collaborative Working
- Organizational Behavior
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling
- Supplier negotiation
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Procurement
Certification
- Licensed Auto Damage Appraiser in the State of Massachusetts July 2024
- Licensed Auto Damage Appraiser in the State of Rhode Island March 2023
- Certified Parts Professional O'Reilly Auto Parts July 2023
- NAAA Proficiency for Condition Report Writers Completed May 2017
- Dealer Services Training Trusted Advisor Completed March 2012
- Civil Treatment for Managers Completed August 2011
- Dale Carnegie Course for Effective Communication & Human Relations Completed Nov 2008
- Smith System Driving Seminar Completed Oct 2006
- Leadership Fundamentals Completed Oct 2005
References
References and Certificates are available upon request
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Bourne's Auto Center
01.2022 - Current
Asset Manager-Appraiser
The Appraisal Lane
03.2016 - 12.2021
Online & Marketing Manager
Quincy Auto Auction
02.2013 - 03.2016
Online Manager
Manheim New England
09.2000 - 09.2012
Auto Damage Appraisal
Bay State Community College
Rhode Island Auto Appraiser Prep Course - Auto Damage Appraisal
Adjuster Pro
Licensed Auto Damage Appraiser-Massachusetts - Auto Damage Appraiser
Auto Damage Appraiser Training Group
English Composition, Business Basics, State & Local Government, Accounting 101 & Windows & Microsoft Word/excel -
Massasoit Community College
Submarine Sonar Technician
Submarine Training Facility
Submarine Qualified - Submarine Sonar Technician
Submarine School
High School Diploma -
King Philip Regional High School