Lucas Turra
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented manager brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collision Estimator
Auto Image Collision
Woodstock, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Inspected damaged vehicles to determine extent of structural, body and mechanical damage.
- Documented findings in a written report with photos to be used for insurance claims.
- Reviewed automotive blueprints, diagrams, and manuals as necessary to complete estimates accurately.
- Compiled data from various sources such as customer information, work orders, photographs, into an estimate form or database system.
- Developed relationships with local body shops and other suppliers in order to secure competitive rates.
- Attended training sessions related to auto collision repair techniques and estimating software programs.
- Managing technician scheduling in an attempt to maximize production to their burn rate (max unit hours per day).
- Attending administrative meetings in hopes to best personalize technician scheduling per behavioral conduct.
- Creating standard operating procedures (SOP) to limit any liabilities the shop and it's technicians may encounter in order to maximize revenue.
Parts Manager
Auto Image Collision
Woodstock, GA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed employee schedules and daily assignments.
- Controlled daily parts program activities to improve sales and inventory management.
- Reduced process lags, managing daily parts operations such as fulfilling service requests, generating orders, tracking inventory and maintaining profit margins.
- Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing claims processing, damaged goods, backorders, overages and shortages.
- Increased productivity, effectively managing 15 employees while coordinating crew dispatching activities and daily ordering processes.
Lube Technician
Captain Kleen Speed Wash - Captain Kleen Speed Lube
Kennesaw, GA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
- Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
- Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
- Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
- Performed automotive preventive maintenance and inspected tires.
- Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
- Communicated with customers regarding status of service work and estimated timeframe for completion.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Automotive Engineering
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
Woodstock, GA05.2023
Skills
- CCC One Proficiency
- Capturing opportunities
- Project Estimation
- Maximizing technician production
- Administrative Oversight
- Job Planning
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Collision Management and Technician skills
- Mechanical skills
- Automotive communication skills
- Blueprint Updating and Distribution
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- ADAS Ford, NIssan, and Toyota Certifications
Timeline
Collision Estimator
Auto Image Collision
07.2023 - Current
Parts Manager
Auto Image Collision
09.2022 - 06.2023
Lube Technician
Captain Kleen Speed Wash - Captain Kleen Speed Lube
11.2021 - 07.2022
Mechanical Engineering - Automotive Engineering
Kennesaw State University
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
- ADAS Ford, NIssan, and Toyota Certifications
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