Elena Rabiola
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager/Estimator
Superior Collision Custom
09.2024 - Current
- Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
- Opened up parts and mirror matched them to the correct cars
- Ordered parts for all high end luxury car brands using Parts Trader and Tesla EPC
- Managed credits for proper vendors
- Managed TESLA EPC for ordering and returning parts and completed all of TESLA required tests
- Certified TESLA EPC
- Manage a excel sheet of checks being written and sent to accounting
Estimator/Parts Manager
Crash Champions
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing a system for tracking special orders
- Managing meetings
- Creating returns and receiving credits
- Posting invoices and making corrections for end of month
- Keeping track of monthly credits for the management team
- Ordering OEM and Aftermarket parts for technicians
- Developed and maintaine d positive working relationships with vendors.
- Maintained records of all orders placed, received, and shipped.
- Kept a Excel sheet tracking which parts were physically here for vendors and what's the status
- Generated weekly sales reports detailing product demand patterns.
Body Shop Apprentice
Napleton Buick & GMC
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Replaced damaged car fenders and grills and bumpers
- Used body filler to fix small repairs
Body Shop Technician
Wheel Inn
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Took off bumpers and reassembled front and rear bumpers
- Used Body filler and a DA hand Sander
- Worked closely with mentors to understand project objectives
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
Parts Manager
Dakota Automotive
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
- Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
Assistant Owner Loyalty Manager
Arlington Nissan
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Streamlined daily operations by identifying inefficiencies in workflow processes then implementing solutions designed to improve overall performance.
- Supported owner by handling various administrative tasks, such as managing correspondence and maintaining accurate records of important documents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Collision Technincian
Lincoln Technical Institute
Melrose Park, IL02.2024
Skills
- I-CAR Certification Collision Repair
- Damage Repairs Reliable & Trustworthy
- Expert
- Vehicle Inspections Willing to learn new skills
- Estimating
- Management
- Production Efficiency
- Tesla EPC certified
Additional Information
I-CAR Certified
I'm on the presidents list
4.0 GPA
Contact
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Education
Melrose Park, IL
Timeline
Parts Manager/Estimator
Superior Collision Custom
09.2024 - Current
Estimator/Parts Manager
Crash Champions
12.2023 - Current
Body Shop Apprentice
Napleton Buick & GMC
04.2023 - 05.2023
Body Shop Technician
Wheel Inn
02.2023 - 04.2023
Parts Manager
Dakota Automotive
11.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Owner Loyalty Manager
Arlington Nissan
01.2020 - 11.2021
Associate of Arts - Collision Technincian
Lincoln Technical Institute
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