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Michael Wilson

New Bern,NC

Summary

With decades of hands-on collision repair experience, always going the extra mile, willing and eager to learn the latest techniques and procedures in the ever-changing auto body repair business.

Goal is to deliver exceptional body repair with a primary focus on safety, vehicle integrity and customer satisfaction.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Well known for reliability and adaptability, possessing a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Always committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to the growth of the organization.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Collision Repair Technician

Toyota of New Bern
02.2022 - 07.2024
  • Repaired surface damage utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
  • Produced detailed checklist for body shop management team.
  • Expertly used wide range of tools for damage repair.
  • Analyzed all surfaces closely for imperfections prior to painting as well as re-assembly.
  • Completed road tests and safety review before releasing repaired vehicles to owners.
  • Preserved excellent shop reputation by consistently delivering high-quality repairs that met or exceeded customer expectations.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency through effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments within the company.

Carstar
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Reduced turnaround time for vehicles by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate estimates for repairs.
  • Improved vehicle repair quality by utilizing advanced collision repair techniques and tools.
  • Ensured consistent adherence to manufacturer guidelines during all stages of the repair process.
  • Maximized revenue potential by upselling additional services when appropriate based on assessment of vehicle condition during intake process.

Managing Real Estate Broker

Crystal Coast Island Realty
04.2013 - 09.2018
  • Negotiated favorable terms for clients during property transactions, leading to increased client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Maximized client exposure to potential buyers by utilizing multiple listing services, social media platforms, and online advertising campaigns.
  • Streamlined property management processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures, resulting in reduced operating costs.
  • Coordinated property showings with potential buyers, highlighting features that aligned with their unique needs to facilitate a successful sale.
  • Increased client retention through consistent follow-up and ongoing communication, addressing concerns promptly and providing valuable industry insights.
  • Conducted comprehensive property analyses prior to listing appointments to provide accurate pricing recommendations based on current market conditions.
  • Collaborated with attorneys, mortgage lenders, home inspectors, and other professionals involved in real estate transactions to ensure successful outcomes for clients'' needs.

Haddock Collision
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.

Classic Collision
01.2007 - 01.2010

True 2 Form Collision
01.2005 - 01.2007

Fix and Fly collision repair center
01.1999 - 01.2005

Auto Shape
01.1995 - 01.1999

Autobody Apprentice

Northside Auto body
03.1990 - 01.1995

Broker in Charge

Independant
01.2024 - Current

Financially supplemented by stock, futures and forex trading.

Education

I-Car Training With Welding Certification
2022

Car-O-Liner Frame School
Atlanta, GA

BMW Collision School
Greenville, S.C.

Mitchell estimating -

Crawford University
Atlanta, GA

Sickens Paint School
Atlanta, GA

PPG Paint School
Atlanta, GA

NC Real Estate License

Coldwell Banker
Raleigh, NC

NCSU Business & Computer Science
Raleigh, NC

Millbrook High School
01.1987

Skills

Full frame and uni-body alignment specialist:

  • Car-O-Liner
  • Chief frame machines
  • Cartronics
  • Genesis
  • Shark

Structural:

  • Replacing or repairing quarter panels
  • Replacing or repairing door skins
  • Replacing or repairing floor pans
  • Replacing or repairing roofs
  • Replacing or repairing rails
  • Replacing or repairing inner and outer structural members to oem specs

Paint:

  • Solvent based paints
  • Water based paints
  • Single stage paint
  • Three stage paint

Body filler craftsman:

  • Plastic welding
  • Heat shaping/ Shrinking
  • Fiberglass
  • SMC
  • Paintless dent repair and glue pulling

Welding:

  • Resistance spot welding
  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Stick welding
  • Oxygen acetylene & plasma cutting

SAFETY:

  • Airbag replacement
  • Glass replacement
  • Suspension
  • ADAS

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • Mitchell, Pathways, CCC
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent Decision-making skills
  • Organization and time management
  • Calm under pressure
  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team player, easy to get along with
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Licensesandeducation

  • Millbrook High School, 1987
  • NCSU business fundamentals and computer science, 1990
  • I-Car trained with welding certification
  • Car-O-Liner frame school, Atlanta, GA
  • Sickens and PPG paint school, Atlanta, GA
  • BMW collision school, Greenville, SC
  • Mitchell estimating, Atlanta, GA, 2000
  • Active NC Real estate Broker, North Carolina board of REALTORS National Association of REALTORS, CRS, ABR, EPRo, SSFR, Certified Internet Expert

Contactverification

Contact information available for verification upon request.

References

  • Dr. Henry Van Pala, MD, previous owner of Auto Shape, current owner of North Hills Internal, Integrative Medicine
  • Terry Wells, Manager of Xtreme Auto Collision
  • Eric Seaman, Progressive claims adjuster
  • Nate Fowler, State Farm adjuster
  • Rodney Wadhams, PPG paint rep
  • JC Christenson, I-Car teacher, Car-O-Liner representative
  • Barry Averett, John Deere

Automotiveskills

Full frame and uni-body alignment specialist, extensive knowledge of Car-O-Liner and Chief frame machines. Proficient in Cartronics, Genesis and Shark. Decades of experience replacing or repairing: quarter panels, door skins, floor pans, roofs, rails, inner and outer structural members, using oem specs., Solvent and water based paints, single stage, three stage and custom paint., Large and small dents, plastic welding, stitching, heat shaping, including fiberglass and smc., Resistance spot, mig, tig, stick and plastic; also oxygen/acetylene and plasma torching., Airbag, glass, suspension replacement and alignment, electrical diagnosis and ADAS calibration, as well as paintless dent repair., Mitchell, Pathways, CCC, Familiar with State Farm, Geico, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, Progressive and Farmers insurance protocols. Electrical diagnosis, air-bag replacement, glass replacement, pointless dent removal, suspensions, customer relations.

Timeline

Broker in Charge

Independant
01.2024 - Current

Lead Collision Repair Technician

Toyota of New Bern
02.2022 - 07.2024

Carstar
01.2020 - 01.2022

Managing Real Estate Broker

Crystal Coast Island Realty
04.2013 - 09.2018

Haddock Collision
01.2010 - 01.2014

Classic Collision
01.2007 - 01.2010

True 2 Form Collision
01.2005 - 01.2007

Fix and Fly collision repair center
01.1999 - 01.2005

Auto Shape
01.1995 - 01.1999

Autobody Apprentice

Northside Auto body
03.1990 - 01.1995

Mitchell estimating -

Crawford University

I-Car Training With Welding Certification

Car-O-Liner Frame School

BMW Collision School

Sickens Paint School

PPG Paint School

NC Real Estate License

Coldwell Banker

NCSU Business & Computer Science

Millbrook High School
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