KEVIN BURCH
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Relocating to the Savannah/ Hilton Head area March 2026 to live near my family. Experienced Auto Damage Appraiser well-versed in assessing and documented vehicle damage. Detail-oriented and hardworking with excellent customer service and organizational skills. Persuasive communicator and skilled negotiator looking for a new professional challenge with room for advancement. Adept at completing efficient and accurate damage estimates for all makes and models. Knowledgeable about coordinating documentation, scheduling appointments and setting up rental cars for customer use.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director Paddock Volunteer
Laguna Seca Raceway
- Load in and Load of Race teams for large events at the track.
- During Races I work on Pit Row manning track entrance from Garage area.
- Direct Race traffic off course.
- Assist is guest experience.
- Enforce rules and policies for spectators and Race Teams.
- Work with Race control and various sanctioned Race crews such as Indy car, AMA MotoAmerica and IMSA.
- Drive Fork Lifts, side by side and scooter equipment.
Collision Estimator
Auburn Collision Center
04.2024 - Current
- Analyzed vehicle damage to create accurate repair estimates.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to facilitate claims processing.
- Utilized estimating software to generate detailed reports for repairs.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding repair timelines and costs.
- Keys to Keys
- DRP compliance
Auto Collision Estimator
Carstar Robert's Collision
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Inspect and write estimates based on verified damages.
- All Parts ordering, and posting.
- Train Parts Dept Receiving staff
- All Insurance and Customer contacts with consistent updates.
- Follow all Insurance network guidelines
- Generate UPD Sales
- Communicate and print repair guidelines for Technicians
Estimator/Production Manager
Fanucci Auto Body
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Full keys to keys customer service, estimator. Ordering, receiving and posting all parts
- All Insurance and customer contact throughout the repair process.
- Delegating all incoming repairs to Technicians and Paint staff.
Estimator
Caliber Collision
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Full Keys to Keys Estimator.
- All parts research and ordering
- Repair Procedure Research
- All insurance and Customer contact
Production Manager/Estimator
San Luis Auto Body
01.2006 - 02.2017
- Shop Manager at Atascadero, Ca Shop 3 years.
- Production Manager and Writer
- Parts ordering
- All Insurance and Customer contact
Education
Auto Body And Paint -
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA06.1990
HVAC Installation And Repair -
Universal Technical Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZHigh School Diploma - undefined
Pacific Beach High School
San Luis Obispo, Ca05.1988
Skills
- I-Car Platinum Certified
- Solid work ethics
- Great in person and phone communication
- Team player
Timeline
Collision Estimator
Auburn Collision Center
04.2024 - Current
Auto Collision Estimator
Carstar Robert's Collision
06.2021 - 03.2024
Estimator/Production Manager
Fanucci Auto Body
05.2018 - 06.2021
Estimator
Caliber Collision
03.2017 - 05.2018
Production Manager/Estimator
San Luis Auto Body
01.2006 - 02.2017
Assistant Director Paddock Volunteer
Laguna Seca Raceway
High School Diploma - undefined
Pacific Beach High School
Auto Body And Paint -
Cuesta College
HVAC Installation And Repair -
Universal Technical Institute of Phoenix