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Keith Smith

Sylvania,AL

Summary

Proven leader with over a decade at Denny's Paint & Body Inc, adept in collision repair and insurance negations. 3 Plus years as a client of ATI has taught me how to manage the day to day operations of the business. I gained a level of confidence dealing with Insurance companies.

Taking over the shop from the previous owner I completely changed the strategy of the operations.

Talented owner with excellent marketing skills with 10 plus years of experience.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Collision Repair Center Owner

Dennys Paint & Body Inc
06.1992 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
  • Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Improved team productivity by introducing innovative project management tools and techniques.
  • Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Sheriff Deputy

DeKalb County Sheriffs Office
09.2000 - 01.2024
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for deputies, ensuring a consistently high level of professional skill and knowledge.
  • Established strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and cooperation between law enforcement and residents.
  • Maintained high levels of officer safety by enforcing strict adherence to protocols during high-risk situations and incidents.
  • 2014 to 2024 Member of the SRT Team
  • High Risk Search Warrants
  • Elevated response from patrol to SRT
  • Prepared, processed, and transmitted various reports.


Vol

Tennessee Aquarium
01.1995 - 09.2020

*General Maintenance for Exhibits. Gulf of Mexico and Nickajack Tanks

*Prepared food and fed the fish while in the tanks

*Cleaned Exhibits, Maintained and Monitored 03 Levels

*Scuba Diving to achieve task

Education

Northeast Community College
Powell AL
03.1993 - 05.1996

High School Diploma -

Sylvania High School
Sylvania, AL
05.1992

APOST Certifaction - Law Enforcement

Jefferson County Police Adademy
Gardendale AL
06.2000

Skills

  • *10 years Collision Shop Management
  • *20 years Paint, Body and Frame Tech
  • *Customer relations
  • *Insurance Negations
  • *Financial Planning and Budgeting
  • *Shop Procedure Writing

Accomplishments

Self taught Spanish for the 24 years of Law Enforcement and the 10 plus years of shop management.

The years of Law Enforcement and shop management taught me how to deal with high levels of stress.

Avid Reader

Avid reader, I set a goal to read a minimum of 100 books per year and have done so for 10 years in a row.

Additional Information

Years of collision estimating has made me more than proficient in the 3 top estimate writing platforms.

CCC

Audatex

Mitchell

Self taught Spanish speaker. With the years of Law enforcement and shop management my Spanish skills allowed me to be on the front line of murder investigations, high risk search warrants, hostage situations, lost and abducted children and numerous other investigations with the sheriffs department.

My Spanish skills has aided me in this community with a large influx in Spanish speaking customers.

I feel I am uniquely fitted for a coach position with ATI due to my years working as tech, manager and owner in this industry.

My father started this business in 1985. Right after high school I spent days working in the shop and nights attending college. Soon after that I spent 5 years at the Tennessee Aquarium as a diver and feeding sharks and eels just for fun.

24 years of Law Enforcement taught me how to excell in high stress environments and fluid situations, constantly have to make actual life and death decisions in an instant.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Sheriff Deputy

DeKalb County Sheriffs Office
09.2000 - 01.2024

Vol

Tennessee Aquarium
01.1995 - 09.2020

Northeast Community College
03.1993 - 05.1996

Collision Repair Center Owner

Dennys Paint & Body Inc
06.1992 - Current

High School Diploma -

Sylvania High School

APOST Certifaction - Law Enforcement

Jefferson County Police Adademy
Keith Smith