Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
GeneralManager

Matthew Marsh

Rancho Palos Verdes,CA

Summary

Results-driven Automotive Repair Expert with over 20 years of experience in collision repair, insurance estimating, and team leadership. Proven track record of increasing shop revenue by 15% through effective parts management and upselling. Skilled in maintaining customer satisfaction, managing operations, and reducing cycle time by 10% with innovative repair processes. Strong communicator capable of managing high-pressure environments while providing empathy and assurance to clients.

Overview

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

Work History

Auto Collision Estimator

Avenue Auto Body
Redondo Beach, California
08.2023 - 09.2024

• 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.
• Supported customers throughout the repair process, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress as needed.
• Showcased exceptional customer service skills when interacting with clients in high-stress situations, providing empathy and reassurance during difficult times.
• Improved customer satisfaction 20% by providing accurate and timely repair estimates for collision damages.
• Contributed to team success by collaborating with technicians, service advisers, and other staff members to ensure smooth operations within the shop.
• Minimized potential conflicts by effectively documenting all aspects of each collision case, including detailed photographs and written descriptions of damages incurred.
• Increased shop revenue 15% through effective upselling of additional services during the estimation process.
• Maintained positive relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of parts and materials for repairs.
• Gathered data on materials, labor and parts costs to determine total costs of projects.
• Utilized Online parts data providers such as Parts Trader and OpsTrax to maximize parts profit margins while providing cast effective repairs for clients and insurance partners.

General Manager

Fox Rent A Car / EuropeCar Mobility Group USA
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - Current
  • Maximize efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Manage budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Introduce new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Manage budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Complete appraisals on automobiles, light trucks, custom cars, vans and many other vehicle types.
  • Accurately estimated parts and labor for over repairs.
  • Examine client financial records to inform on possible plans for total-loss vehicles or large repairs.
  • Document damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
  • Prepare insurance forms on behalf of customers, detailing damage details, car conditions and shop quotes.
  • Coordinate with local body shops to assign repair jobs.
  • Review police reports, photographs and other documentation to gain complete understanding of accident.
  • Collaborate with repair workers to determine the feasibility of repairs under constraints of coverage limits, time frame and customer finances.
  • Liaise between car owners and insurance agencies about auto damage and insurance claims.
  • Use CCC, Mitchell, and Audatex to calculate damages and claim values.
  • Used Riskonnect for claims management and TSD for fleet status reports and much more.
  • Google suit proficient as well as MS office.

Lead Foreman

Andresen Construction
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
06.2008 - 07.2014
  • Organized and delivered supplies for each job.
  • Assigned tasks and monitored completion of work to full satisfaction of company standards and customer requirements.
  • Set up and managed maintenance contracts with customers.
  • Performed troubleshooting procedures to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.

General Manager

A-1 Body Works
Wilmington, CA
07.1992 - 11.2013
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed and implemented insurance DRP programs.
  • Assessed Mechanical and Collision damage using digital tools

Education

High School Diploma -

Torrance Adult Education Center
Torrance, CA
09.2002 - 06.2003

High School Diploma -

San Pedro High School
San Pedro, CA
09.1983 - 06.1986

Skills

  • Structural Analysis
  • Collision Repair Process
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Repair Planning
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Photographic Evidence
  • Estimating Skills
  • Insurance Procedures
  • Claims Processing
  • Parts Ordering
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Client Account Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Operations Management
  • Recruitment
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • CCC ONE
  • CCC ONE (Mobile App)
  • Mitchell
  • Parts Trader
  • OpsTrax
  • MS Office
  • Google Suite

Timeline

Auto Collision Estimator

Avenue Auto Body
08.2023 - 09.2024

General Manager

Fox Rent A Car / EuropeCar Mobility Group USA
08.2017 - Current

Lead Foreman

Andresen Construction
06.2008 - 07.2014

High School Diploma -

Torrance Adult Education Center
09.2002 - 06.2003

General Manager

A-1 Body Works
07.1992 - 11.2013

High School Diploma -

San Pedro High School
09.1983 - 06.1986
Matthew Marsh