Garrett Beard
Abilene
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in managing multiple projects and enhancing customer and team relationships. Skilled in vehicle estimation, quality inspections, and workflow optimization to ensure timely and efficient vehicle repairs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator
D&D Collision Center
Abilene
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to ensure alignment on cost assessments and coverage.
- Evaluated project specifications to develop accurate cost estimates for auto body repairs.
- Reviewed and revised estimates based on feedback from technicians and insurance companies.
- Worked collaboratively with shop management team members to ensure that all estimates met internal standards and expectations.
- Performed detailed inspections of vehicles to assess damage and determine repair costs.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to improve overall service quality levels.
- Analyzed blueprints, diagrams, photographs, drawings, and written specifications to prepare accurate estimates for auto body repairs.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards throughout the estimating process.
- Utilized specialized software programs such as CCC One Estimating System when creating estimates.
- Provided customers with a full explanation of the cost breakdown for their estimates.
- Advised customers of repair plans, discussing payment options to finalize work orders.
- Conducted final quality control check of vehicles prior to customer delivery.
Manager
The Auto Pro's body shop
San Angelo
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Working with a team to ensure vehicles are completed in a timely manner.
- Quality inspections of repairs.
- Ordering, storing, inspecting, and organizing repair parts.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the business.
- Estimating vehicles and analyzing damages using various estimating platforms.
- Customer service and communication.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Working with insurance companies to create an effective repair plan on every job.
- Managing financial transactions of the business.
- Making sure vehicle repairs follow OEM guidelines and procedures.
- Boosted moral in the shop with a positive and professional attitude
Food Production Worker
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
Buffalo Gap
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in food preparation by measuring, mixing, and assembling ingredients accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness of production areas by regularly cleaning and sanitizing surfaces.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and enhance efficiency.
- Executed packaging and labeling tasks to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Prepared and built food items according to standardized recipes and directions.
- Weighed out portions of ingredients for each recipe batch.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Jim Ned Highschool
Tuscola, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXSkills
- CCC One estimating
- Customer relationship management
- Cost breakdown explanation
- Quality control checks
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cost estimation
- Workflow optimization
- Technical reporting
- Parts ordering
- Damage assessment
- Insurance negotiations
- Repair planning
- Claims processing
- Damage documentation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Estimator
D&D Collision Center
08.2025 - Current
Manager
The Auto Pro's body shop
06.2021 - 08.2025
Food Production Worker
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
03.2017 - 05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Jim Ned Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Angelo State University