Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Relocated
Management training courses
Interests
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Ralph Cafro

Ralph Cafro

Parkland,Florida

Summary

Professional manager with extensive experience in installation processes and team oversight. Known for delivering high-quality outcomes and maintaining strong team collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in project management and quality control.

Knowledgeable Installation Manager with proven track record in overseeing complex installation projects. Demonstrated ability to lead teams efficiently while ensuring high-quality standards. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, showcasing strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Installation Manager

Trademark Sign
09.2022 - 11.2024
  • Led installation teams to execute complex projects on time and within budget at several locations.
  • Developed training programs to enhance team skills and improve safety compliance.
  • Streamlined installation processes, increasing efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between engineering, logistics, and operations teams.
  • Managed needed repairs needed on boom trucks and equipment.
  • Managed all incoming freight, checked in and logged in to system with photos for project managers and crew to view
  • Process weekly payroll sheets for all employees in all locations

General Manager

Executive Collision, Towing & Powder Coating
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Brought on to get a new company functioning correctly and showing a significant profit margin in a short amount of time.
  • Increased profit margins 20% within the first
  • Set up new all new vendor accounts and negotiated better parts and material discounts for the company.
  • Brought on steady commercial accounts for positive workflow through the shop.
  • Trained other staff members a more proficient way to do estimates.
  • Developed relations with several insurance companies for positive workflow through the shop.

Body Shop Manager

B&L Towing & Recovery
03.2016 - 07.2020
  • Manage full automotive and truck collision shop. Handle the Towing fleet maintenance of over 25 Heavy duty Rotator trucks, Light duty Flatbeds and company vehicles
  • Oversee a group of 10 technicians in both the collision and mechanic shops the daily operations
  • Facilitate claims between insurance companies and clients to get owners back in their vehicles
  • Manage Fleet companies vehicles that were involved in collisions to get the issues resolved and back on the road

Lead Sign Technician

Blomquist Electrical
10.2013 - 02.2016
  • Repair and replace Macy’s and JC Penney electrical signage from Virginia to Maine
  • Wiring in both residential and commercial sites
  • Main service panel change outs and new install

General Manager

Carsmetics Expert Accident Repair
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Manage and train a team of individuals to process work flow through the shop
  • Oversee all parts discounts as well as orders
  • Contribute in both sales and corporate meetings

Sales Associate

Cosmos Ocean County Auto Parts
05.2011 - 09.2012
  • Hired to sell salvage and remanufactured automotive parts
  • Over $750,000 in sales within my first year

Service Writer/Manager

Buhler Automotive Group
10.2009 - 05.2011
  • Wrote service orders for Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Mitsubishi, Chrysler
  • Worked with the Matrix pricing system
  • Certified on both Ford and Chrysler writing systems
  • Up sell customers additional services

Facility Leader

Bridgewater Auto Body
03.2001 - 09.2009
  • Successfully managed a high end body shop of primarily European imports
  • Set up production meetings with office staff and technicians to manage the day’s work flow
  • Schedule customers accordingly and keep them informed of the repair on their vehicles
  • Handled both parts ordering and receiving so everything was complete for repair
  • Maintain the accounts of dealers that were self acquired

Education

Ocean County Vocational Technical
Toms River, New Jersey

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Hunterdon Central High School
Flemington, New Jersey

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Construction & Foundations according to blueprints
  • Workload prioritization in several locations
  • Health and safety
  • Advanced training
  • Diverse skills to adapt to projects

Certification

  • Pathways Collision Estimating
  • Franklin Covey Business Management Training
  • I CAR Gold Certified
  • Audatex Certified
  • CCC One Certified
  • Mitchell Certified

Relocated

10/22 moved out of New Jersey to Florida

Management training courses

Franklin Covy management training courses 

Certified in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Managers

Interests

Each of my several boats and updating the workings of Each one of them to the highest standards and to be visually appealing to others


Rc Boats, Planes and several cars understanding with my Drag truck what needs to be adjusted to get it to run faster


Graphics design and creating decals to cut on my vinyl cutter


Building and making products to make everyday functions easier

Timeline

Installation Manager

Trademark Sign
09.2022 - 11.2024

General Manager

Executive Collision, Towing & Powder Coating
07.2020 - 06.2022

Body Shop Manager

B&L Towing & Recovery
03.2016 - 07.2020

Lead Sign Technician

Blomquist Electrical
10.2013 - 02.2016

General Manager

Carsmetics Expert Accident Repair
09.2012 - 09.2013

Sales Associate

Cosmos Ocean County Auto Parts
05.2011 - 09.2012

Service Writer/Manager

Buhler Automotive Group
10.2009 - 05.2011

Facility Leader

Bridgewater Auto Body
03.2001 - 09.2009

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Hunterdon Central High School

Ocean County Vocational Technical