Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tenement Center Operation Manager
Crossroads Transitional Treatment Centers
Northridge , CA
02.2015 - 07.2022
Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Built and reviewed master service agreements to simplify and streamline contract negotiation process.
Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
Senior Estimator
Anthony’s Collision Center
Santa Monica, CA
02.2003 - 12.2014
Developed estimates and takeoffs while drafting detailed proposals.
Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for [Type] projects and gained client approval on costs.
Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
Generated new business by leveraging [Type] sales techniques and articulating product value to prospective customers.
Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
Completed appraisals on automobiles, light trucks, custom cars, vans and many other vehicle types.
Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.
Negotiated completed damage estimates and repair costs.
Examined client financial records to inform on possible plans for total-loss vehicles or large repairs.
Liaised between car owners and insurance agencies about auto damage and insurance claims.
Collaborated with repair workers to determine feasibility of repairs under constraints of coverage limits, time frame and customer finances.
Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
Prepared insurance forms on behalf of customers, detailing damage details, car conditions and shop quotes.
Worked with repair shops to review potential costs and overall necessity of [Type] repairs.
Accurately estimated parts and labor for over repairs.
Advised clients on plans for repairs, possible value of salvage parts and appropriate mechanics for repairs needed.
Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
Used [Software] to calculate damages and claim values.
Helped customers obtain alternate transportation via rental car services.
Distributed ordered components to appropriate technicians to complete repairs.
Collision Center Manager
Lou Ehlers Cadillac
Los Angeles, CA
03.1986 - 12.2001
Examined damaged vehicles to determine degree of structural and mechanical damage.
Stocked shop with equipment, parts and other resources to promote timely service.
Checked quality of all work to maintain customer satisfaction.
Inspected auto body damage and wrote up repair orders.
Worked with customers and insurance companies to obtain payments. C
Managed team of [Number] personnel focused on repairs and refinishing work.
Maintained safety of all personnel through hands-on management.
Implemented [Type] dynamic marketing plan, increasing body shop sales [Number]%.
Managed automotive system and associated software to maintain accuracy and completeness of service invoicing.
Authored policies and procedures and actualized best practices and standards to increase performance, reduce downtime and generate new revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Agoura High School
Agoura Hills, CA
09.1977 - 06.1981
Skills
Cost reduction strategies
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Accomplishments
Increased company market share by [Number]% in just [Number] months.
Saved the company $[Amount] by aggressively negotiating with suppliers.
Promoted Fixed Operations Director after 3 years with the company.