Jose Garcia
Oakley,CA
Summary
Skilled Estimator/Production Worker offering [20 +] years of experience in auto body industry Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Committed [Estimator/production worker] with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Estimator/Production Worker
B&S Hacienda Auto Body
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Lead Estimator
Quality Auto Body & Fender
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Reviewed estimates written by staff and specifications to confirm we stayed within requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Utilized estimating software such as-CCC- Mitchell-Audatex
- Used specialized procedure pages to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
Collision Estimator
B&S Hacienda Auto Body
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Reviewed estimates written by Insurance companies, Inline estimates to lock and create supplements, Retrieve itemized manufacture OEM procedures, and specifications to confirm we stayed within requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Utilized estimating software such as-CCC- Mitchell-Audatex
- Used specialized OEM procedure pages to create a complete supplement with accuracy, and make estimates easily understandable by sharing documents to all Insurance companies.
- Became a Blueprinter -Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
Collision Estimator
Hayward Collision Repair
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Utilized estimating software such as-CCC- Mitchell-Audatex. Worked Mainly with CSAA as a DRP shop estimator.
- Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
- Complete several ICAR classes, And a few estimating courses presented by highly trained individuals in the industry.
Service Manager-Service Tech
Newell Auto Group
04.2011 - 01.2017
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
- Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
- Monitored service staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.
Collision Estimator
Cooks Collision
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Worked with all DRP's Insurance companies
- Stayed focused on keeping a high CSR score by always keeping the customers satisfied
- Utilized the ability on keeping customers happy for referrals to always meet my monthly sales goals
Education
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA09.1997
High School Diploma -
Del Mar High School
San Jose, CA06.1997
Skills
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Progress Monitoring
- Facility Inspections
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Experience
- Visual Inspection
- Assembly Instructions
- Technical Documentation
- Procedure Implementation
- Safety Guidelines
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safe Work Practices
- Inspect Parts
- Environmental Compliance
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Creative Solutions
- Inventory Cost
- Monitoring Line Supplies
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Estimator/Production Worker
B&S Hacienda Auto Body
01.2023 - Current
Lead Estimator
Quality Auto Body & Fender
08.2020 - 07.2021
Collision Estimator
B&S Hacienda Auto Body
05.2018 - 07.2020
Collision Estimator
Hayward Collision Repair
01.2017 - 05.2018
Service Manager-Service Tech
Newell Auto Group
04.2011 - 01.2017
Collision Estimator
Cooks Collision
01.2006 - 03.2011
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
West Valley College
High School Diploma -
Del Mar High School
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