Nickolas Castle
HENDERSONVILLE,TN
Summary
Skilled Collision Repair Technician with over 14 years of experience restoring vehicle bodies following accidents ranging in scale and complexity. Experienced working in body repair shops of franchised dealerships, independent centers and fleet workshops. Equipped with history of success completing repairs ranging from minor dents to total rebuilds. Quality-driven vehicle repair specialist with strong background working on a wide range of damaged vehicles in body shop platforms. Skilled in assessing work and preparing estimates with focus on ensuring timely, quality and safe deliverables to diverse clientele.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collision Repair Technician
Classic CC Texoma
04.2018 - 01.2023
In addition to standard responsibilities-
- Assisted in technique and application of repair process
- Documented OEM procedures and presented them to techs
- ADAS technician
- Diagnostic technician for body shop
- Diagnostic technician for all Classic Texoma dealerships, for all brands that were not under Classic CC company banner.
- I-car training coordinator
Collision Repair Technician
Blake Utter Ford
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Repaired surface damage utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
- Completed road tests and safety review before releasing repaired vehicles to owners.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Produced detailed checklist for body shop management team.
- Expertly used wide range of tools for damage repair.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Shop mechanic
Collision Repair Technician
Sherman Collision
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Repaired surface damage utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
- Completed road tests and safety review before releasing repaired vehicles to owners.
- Produced detailed checklist for body shop management team.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
- Distributed ordered components to appropriate technicians to complete repairs.
- Supervised general repairs performed by new staff mechanics.
- Shop mechanic
Collision Repair Technician
The Body Shop Collision Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Primarily function was european collision technician
- Frame tech for all HD frame repairs
- Mechanic on geico account
Education
GED -
Bonham High School
Bonham, TXSkills
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Safe Work Practices
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Body Shop Operations
- Upholstery Removal
- In-Depth Knowledge of Varied Makes and Models
- Records Accuracy
- Materials Storage
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Customer Consultations
- Vehicle Testing
- Vendor Relationships
- Knowledge of Insurance Protocols
- Frame Assessment
- Repair Work Planning
- Schematics Experience
- Welding
- Frame Knowledge
- Technical Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Mvac technician
- Licensed CDL driver
- Over 190 I-car classes
Timeline
Collision Repair Technician
Classic CC Texoma
04.2018 - 01.2023
Collision Repair Technician
Blake Utter Ford
02.2015 - 03.2018
Collision Repair Technician
Sherman Collision
01.2011 - 01.2015
Collision Repair Technician
The Body Shop Collision Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
GED -
Bonham High School
- Licensed Mvac technician
- Licensed CDL driver
- Over 190 I-car classes
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