Eric Collins
Washoe Valley,NV
Summary
Resourceful estimator/ project manager in all aspects of the automotive industry. I also have commercial and residential construction knowledge. Performed owner/builder construction of my current residence.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager /Project Estimator
Baldwin Electrical Installations
09.2017 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity.
Independent Business Owner
Final Finish Autobody
06.1997 - 08.2017
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Predominately performed custom paint on cars, boats, RV's and aircraft.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Built and refinished many award winning projects.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Champion Chevrolet
03.1994 - 06.1997
- Production refinish technician.
- Self performed all prepping, masking and end detailing of customer vehicles.
- Coordinated schedule with office management and autobody repair technicians.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Grove Street Autobody
04.1993 - 03.1994
- Journeyman auto refinish. Self performed all prepping, masking, refinishing and detailing of insurance collision repairs.
Collision Estimator
McCarran Autobody
04.1990 - 03.1994
- Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
- Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
- Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.
- Liaised between car owners and insurance agencies about auto damage and insurance claims.
- Performed all parts ordering and scheduling for 3 autobody and 2 refinish technicians.
- Performed after business hours facilitating autobody repairs and refinishing to meet shop demands.
Business Owner/Operator
Fineline Autobody
01.1988 - 04.1990
- Performed all aspects of autobody and paint on classic vehicles.
- Performed fiberglass repair and refinish on boats and recreational vehicles.
- Detailed and spot refinishing for auctions and used car dealers.
Manager
Yerington Autobody
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Estimate damage and facilitate all repairs and refinishing for a part time owner.
- Perform day to day operations of a small bodyshop.
Auto Refinish Apprentice
High Sierra Customizing
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Light autobody repairs on European sports cars and classic vehicles.
- Prep vehicles for custom refinishing.
- Perform color sand and buffing of all vehicles that were prepped and repaired by myself.
Crew Cheif
Nevada Air National Guard
07.1986 - 09.1992
- Performed tire and brake changes after post flight inspections.
- Performed routine aircraft maintenance such as fueling, engine oil and dispatching of specialists.
- Ground crew for daily inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on RF4-C aircraft.
- Perform all aspects of aircraft launch to required post flight maintenance.
Autobody Repair Technician
Kenny Grigg Autobody
02.1984 - 01.1987
- Performed all aspects of repair and refinishing of insurance collision vehicles.
- Performed fleet refinishing of vehicles.
- Performed autoglass installation for all vehicles.
Education
No Degree - Crew Chief Training For Military Aircraft
United States Air Force
Wichita Falls, TX07.1988
High School Diploma -
Yerington High School
Yerington, NV06.1986
Skills
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Project Manager /Project Estimator
Baldwin Electrical Installations
09.2017 - Current
Independent Business Owner
Final Finish Autobody
06.1997 - 08.2017
Automotive Refinish Technician
Champion Chevrolet
03.1994 - 06.1997
Automotive Refinish Technician
Grove Street Autobody
04.1993 - 03.1994
Collision Estimator
McCarran Autobody
04.1990 - 03.1994
Business Owner/Operator
Fineline Autobody
01.1988 - 04.1990
Manager
Yerington Autobody
01.1987 - 01.1988
Auto Refinish Apprentice
High Sierra Customizing
01.1987 - 01.1988
Crew Cheif
Nevada Air National Guard
07.1986 - 09.1992
Autobody Repair Technician
Kenny Grigg Autobody
02.1984 - 01.1987
No Degree - Crew Chief Training For Military Aircraft
United States Air Force
High School Diploma -
Yerington High School
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