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Joseph Cichanski

Huntley,IL

Summary

Over 24 years of collision repair experience. Familiar with the operations of a collision repair facility and the insurance side of the claims process. Works well with other employees to complete the repair process to the highest level of quality and safety. Taking the extra time to work with the owners to make them comfortable with the repair process and to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Collision Estimator

Tesla
Elk Grove Village, IL
03.2022 - 04.2024

Managed a team of 4-7 technicians, handling multiple degrees of repairs, working with all the insurance companies on resolving all aspects of the claim process from approval to payment.

Maintained a 96% CSI rating over the course of two years, one of the highest in the company.

Handled quality control on the finished repair before delivering it to the owner.

Collision Estimator

Gerber Collision
Crystal Lake, IL
04.2013 - 03.2022

Worked with multiple direct repair programs to follow guidelines while maximizing profit.

Handled multiple repairs on all vehicle makes & models.

Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction at the shop level.

Desk Review

Innovation Auto
Rolling Meadows, IL
03.2010 - 03.2013

Reviewed photos estimates and edited to insurance guidelines.

Worked with shops in multiple states to obtain agreed repair prices.

Processed supplements for payment.

Collision Estimator

Carstar Auto Body
Des Plaines, IL
06.2000 - 03.2010

Supported customers throughout the repair process, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress as needed.

Conducted thorough damage assessments, identifying all necessary repairs to restore vehicles to pre-accident conditions.

Demonstrated adaptability while managing multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy in estimations provided.

Improved customer satisfaction by providing accurate and timely repair estimates for collision damages.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wheeling High School
Wheeling, IL
06.1993

Skills

Auto Body Repair Knowledge

Damage Assessment

Cost Estimation

Insurance procedures

Certification

I-Car

Platinum

Timeline

Collision Estimator

Tesla
03.2022 - 04.2024

Collision Estimator

Gerber Collision
04.2013 - 03.2022

Desk Review

Innovation Auto
03.2010 - 03.2013

Collision Estimator

Carstar Auto Body
06.2000 - 03.2010

High School Diploma -

Wheeling High School
Joseph Cichanski