JEREMY RICE
NEWNAN,GA
Summary
Skilled Estimator with proficiency in budget development, reporting and estimation. Outstanding experience in creating a detailed repair plan . Highly skilled with estimating software. Logical professional with proven abilities in examining requirements and plans to create proposals. Motivated to provide precise estimates by clearly understanding project objectives, defining scopes and determining schedules. Experienced in adhering to client feedback and revising estimate information to suit customer preferences. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure estimator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collision Shop Manager
Joe Griffin Body Shop
08.2012 - 12.2023
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Answered questions and provided information about [Area of expertise].
- Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
- Informed customers of service specials, completion times, and service expenses to provide exemplary customer service.
- Developed estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor.
- Followed up with customers to offer additional support and check resolution satisfaction.
- Developed process improvements to enhance overall delivery of service.
- Maintained employee morale and increased production [Number]% through employee appreciation.
- Coordinated and supervised 16 shop and field service technicians and assigned tasks and work orders.
Collision Estimator
Butler Toyota Collision Repair Center
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
- Collaborated with repair workers to determine feasibility of repairs under constraints of coverage limits, time frame and customer finances.
- Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
- Prepared insurance forms on behalf of customers, detailing damage details, car conditions and shop quotes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt Zion High Schoole
Jonesboro, GA06.1995
Skills
- Estimate Preparation
- Software Proficiency
- Problem Solving
- Quality Control
Certification
Toyota Certified in estimating and repair plan initiatives.
Timeline
Collision Shop Manager
Joe Griffin Body Shop
08.2012 - 12.2023
Collision Estimator
Butler Toyota Collision Repair Center
05.2009 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Mt Zion High Schoole
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