Pamela Vargas
Tulare,CA
Summary
Dynamic Collision Estimator with a proven track record at Golden State Paint & Body, excelling in damage assessment and cost estimation. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through accurate repair estimates and effective claims processing. Skilled in utilizing advanced estimating software and mentoring junior staff, driving efficiency and quality in collision repair workflows.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Collision Estimator
Golden State Paint & Body
01.2005 - 05.2025
- Assessed vehicle damage to create accurate repair estimates and timelines.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to streamline claims processing and improve customer satisfaction.
- Utilized estimating software to generate detailed reports and facilitate transparent communication with clients.
- Developed process improvements that enhanced efficiency in estimating workflows and reduced turnaround times.
- Continuously expanded industry knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, and webinars related to collision estimating best practices.
- Streamlined the estimation process by implementing efficient evaluation techniques, leading to faster turnaround times.
Collision Estimator
Quality Paint & Body
07.2004 - 12.2004
- Mentored junior estimators on best practices for damage assessment and client interactions.
- Supported customers throughout the repair process, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress as needed.
- Conducted thorough damage assessments, identifying all necessary repairs to restore vehicles to pre-accident conditions.
Collision Estimator
Emmett's Paint & Body
08.1992 - 07.2004
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing accurate and timely repair estimates for collision damages.
- Ensured accuracy in repair estimates by utilizing cutting-edge software programs designed for the automotive industry.
- Streamlined the estimation process by implementing efficient evaluation techniques, leading to faster turnaround times.
- Continuously expanded industry knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, and webinars related to collision estimating best practices.
Education
Tulare Union High SchoolAg
Tulare, CAAssociate of Science - Medical Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA07-1984
Skills
- Damage assessment
- Cost estimation
- Insurance procedures
- Photographic evidence
- Vehicle inspection
- Repair planning
- Parts ordering
- Claims processing
- Damage documentation
- Diagnostic tools
- Structural analysis
- Collision avoidance
- Paint matching
Timeline
Collision Estimator
Golden State Paint & Body
01.2005 - 05.2025
Collision Estimator
Quality Paint & Body
07.2004 - 12.2004
Collision Estimator
Emmett's Paint & Body
08.1992 - 07.2004
Tulare Union High SchoolAg
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
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