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Kurt Schlangen

Clear Lake,MN

Summary

Dynamic Auto Estimatics Appraiser with State Farm Insurance, skilled in writing competitive estimates and conducting thorough vehicle evaluations. Proven expertise in repair vs. replace decisions and unibody damage assessment, complemented by strong independent work ethic. Recognized for delivering precise estimates while ensuring comprehensive documentation of vehicle damage and conditions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Estimatics Appraiser

State Farm Insurance
10.2015 - Current

Writing competitive and accurate auto damage estimates for all methods of inspection including Photo Estimates, General Virtual estimates and In Person Inspections. Documenting both related and unrelated prior damage and also completing vehicle total loss evaluations when needed.

Service First/Select Service Inspector

State Farm Insurance
05.2002 - 10.2015

Expanding State Farm's Service First/Select Service Program. Effectively managing and auditing Automotive Repair Facilities that were on the program. Job duties included surveying Repair Facilities to establish new market areas and labor rates, adding and training Repair Facilities in each market, providing feedback to Repair Facilities on how to write competitive estimates and also be successful on the program.

Auto Estimatics Appraiser

State Farm Insurance
06.1994 - 06.2015

Auto physical damage appraiser consisting of inspecting and completing accurate and competitive damage estimates for Automobiles, Recreational Vehicles, ATV's, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles and Commercial Trucks. Documenting both unrelated and related prior damage and also completing vehicle total loss evaluations when needed.

Education

I-CAR Platinum Designation

No Degree - Auto Physical Damage Appraisal

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
02-1994

Albany Area School
Albany
06-1992

Skills

  • Effective independent worker
  • Organized and Motivated
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong knowledge in Repair vs Replace
  • Thorough understanding of conjunctive repairs
  • Comprehensive understanding of repair and unibody damage
  • Understands estimating overlap and including operations
  • Thorough understanding of refinish techniques and overlap

Timeline

Auto Estimatics Appraiser

State Farm Insurance
10.2015 - Current

Service First/Select Service Inspector

State Farm Insurance
05.2002 - 10.2015

Auto Estimatics Appraiser

State Farm Insurance
06.1994 - 06.2015

I-CAR Platinum Designation

No Degree - Auto Physical Damage Appraisal

Ridgewater College

Albany Area School