Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills in the collision repair industry, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CARS Repair Coordinator ( Reinspector)
Mercury Insurance
06.2023 - Current
Oversee and audit bodyshop estimates within DRP program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and program guidelines.
Assist shops with inquiries related to payments, repairs, coverage, and policy limits.
Handle customer complaints from shops, ensuring satisfaction with DRP program and addressing repair related concerns.
Conduct re-inspections during the repair process and post-repair to ensure quality and compliance with approved estimates.
Provide support to inside adjusters, addressing questions or concerns related to vehicle repairs.
Review facts of loss of every claim, ensuring all damages are consistent with facts of loss.
Generate monthly reports to evaluate shop performance and conduct monthly performance reviews with shop representatives.
Sr. Auto Appraiser
Mercury Insurance
11.2021 - 06.2023
Ensured equitable settlement of damages and maintained good customer service and shop relations.
Inspected and evaluated physical damage to vehicles and completed detailed summary of damage and estimate cost of repair based on knowledge of equipment, parts and present values.
Presented estimates and reached agreed upon price with repair facilities.
Maintained communication with clients throughout repair process, reported initial evaluation and summary of damages, explained relevant procedures, responded to customer inquires; provided complete,courteous, and timely customer service.
Assistant Manager/ ESTIMATOR
J&C Collision Center
09.2007 - 11.2021
Appraised collision damage to vehicles, and wrote estimates adhering to DRP and OEM guidelines.
Kept customers informed throughout the entire repair process.
Provided guidance and training to other estimators.
Developed standard operating procedures for all bodyshop departments.
Created daily production schedules for all bodyshop staff
Ensured compliance of estimating software profiles with DRP guidelines.
Monitored and maintained shop compliance with OEM certification requirements.
Education
Sylmar High School
2006
Skills
Ability to problem solve using good judgment
Knowledge of CCC One and Mitchell Estimating software
Extensive knowledge of collision repair
ICAR platinum Individual
Excellent communication and people skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to embrace, welcome and adapt to change quickly