Jerome M. Bailey
Independence,MO
Summary
Highly skilled and certified auto body collision and refinishing technician with a Collision Repair certificate from KCK Community College. Seeking a full-time position as a remote auto claims adjuster / auto damage adjuster to utilize expertise in assessing damages, estimating repairs, and providing excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Collision Estimator
Spray Can Automotive
04.2014 - Current
- Assess damages, prepare repair estimates, and communicate with customers and insurance companies regarding repair costs and procedures.
- Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
- Used [Software] to calculate damages and claim values.
- Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
- Accurately estimated parts and labor for supplemental repairs.
- Helped customers obtain alternate transportation via rental car services.
- Negotiated completed damage estimates and repair costs.
Parts Manager
Spray Can Automotive
04.2014 - Current
- Manage inventory of parts and supplies, order necessary materials, and track deliveries
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
Automotive Paint Technician
Spray Can Automotive
04.2014 - Current
- Prepare surfaces, mix paints, and apply paint to vehicles, matching colors and achieving high-quality finish.
- Used surface preparation and painting techniques to paint surfaces of cars, trucks and fleet vans.
- Hammered out minor body dents and dimples using bumping hammer.
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers desired color or manufactures factory color code
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Auto Body Technician/Body Repair Technician
Spray Can Automotive
04.2014 - Current
- Perform repairs on damaged vehicles, including panel replacement, dent repair
- Replace and repair vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
Independent Route Sales Delivery Driver
Flower Food
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Deliver bread and other baked goods to stores in timely manner
- Manage orders using digital handheld device and inventory software system
- Set up displays in stores and manage back stock
- Maintain strong relationships with store owners, backdoor receivers, and managers.
Education
Auto Collision Repair Certificate - Collision & Refinishing Repair
KCK Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2012
Skills
- Proficient in
- CCC Estimating Software,
- Mitchell Ultra-Mate Estimating Software,
- Audatex Estimating Software
- All Data Automotive Software
- Repair Process Understanding & Claims Process Explanation
- Vehicle Repairs
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Damage Investigation
- Collision Estimates
- Excellent time management, notetaking, and listening skills
- Strong team player with leadership qualities and self-driven focus
Timeline
Collision Estimator
Spray Can Automotive
04.2014 - Current
Parts Manager
Spray Can Automotive
04.2014 - Current
Automotive Paint Technician
Spray Can Automotive
04.2014 - Current
Auto Body Technician/Body Repair Technician
Spray Can Automotive
04.2014 - Current
Independent Route Sales Delivery Driver
Flower Food
08.2012 - 03.2014
Auto Collision Repair Certificate - Collision & Refinishing Repair
KCK Community College