Joe Brelsford
Experienced Auto Damage Appraiser
8 Walter Lane Oxford ,CT
Summary
Hardworking Individual proficient in auto damage appraisal with extensive knowledge of estimating systems including Pathways,
Ultra Mate, Mitchell and ADP with CAT deployment after Hurricane Ike 2009.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CIK Cycles Service - Shop Owner
Joe Brelsford
Oxford, CT
11.2021 - Current
- Motorcycle maintenance service and repair.
Down at Joe's Garage Inc./Owner
Joe Brelsford
Fairfield, CA
08.2013 - 11.2021
- Motorcycle and automotive service and repair.
Auto Service Representative
The Hartford Insurance Group
Fairfield, CA
04.2007 - 08.2013
- Inspected insured's and plaintiff's vehicle for collision and comprehensive damage. per policy and guidelines.
- Prepared damaged estimates using LKQ parts and aftermarket parts.
- Negotiated claims with body shops and repair facility's.
- Adhered to DRP insurance procedures .
- Prepared Estimates for a wide range of vehicles including Boats,RV's Motorcycles and Tractor Trailers.
Auto Damage Appraiser
Hudson Valley Auto Appraisers
Albany, NY
03.1994 - 03.2007
- Appraised wide range of vans, light trucks and passenger cars.
- Determined salvage value for total-loss vehicles.
- Took photographs and wrote detailed summaries to document damage.
- Investigated discrepancies between customer complaints and body shops.
Education
Auto Damage Appraisal -
Vale Tech
Blairsville, PA02-1994
Skills
- Customer service
- Documentation and reporting
- Quality control
- Repairs scheduling
- Service estimates
- Budget and cost awareness
Accomplishments
- United States Army Veteran
- US Army Schools for Leadership. BLC, BNCOC and PNCOC
- Previously licensed in the State of Pennsylvania
Timeline
CIK Cycles Service - Shop Owner
Joe Brelsford
11.2021 - Current
Down at Joe's Garage Inc./Owner
Joe Brelsford
08.2013 - 11.2021
Auto Service Representative
The Hartford Insurance Group
04.2007 - 08.2013
Auto Damage Appraiser
Hudson Valley Auto Appraisers
03.1994 - 03.2007
Auto Damage Appraisal -
Vale Tech