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Robert Broadbent

Palm Springs,CA

Summary

Experienced collision repair specialist with a strong background in start-to-finish repairs, damage analysis, and field quality audits. Skilled in OE standards, estimate review, and technician coaching. Known for supporting compliance across multiple locations while helping teams improve repair accuracy and customer trust.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Technician

Caliber Collision
Dublin , OH
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked as start-to-finish technician, supporting the full service process from initial intake through final completion.
  • Relocated to a company with multiple locations in Palm Springs, CA, to enhance career opportunities.
  • Currently work in Redlands, CA.

Field Technician

Crash Champions / Service King
Columbus , OH
07.2019 - 08.2024
  • Worked with OE programs to maintain location compliance across Tesla, Rivian, Honda, Aluminum, Ford, Jaguar, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz.
  • Inspected repair quality and procedure compliance across 23 locations in 4-state region.
  • Reviewed work orders using in-house tools to ensure correct repair procedures and calibrations for complex jobs.
  • Completed in-house I-CAR welding and riveting classes with technicians to support location I-CAR and insurance profile compliance.
  • Supported technician development in OE and brand standards compliance.
  • Built detailed estimates and records for complex repairs in partnership with service advisors to enhance owner trust and relations.
  • Coordinated travel schedules to optimize logistics for multiple locations.

Start to finish Body technician

Service King Collision
Columbus , OH
06.2014 - 07.2022
  • Straightened frames and unibody sections with collision repair equipment.
  • Removed and replaced panels, bumpers, and damaged structural parts.
  • Ensured safe, clean work areas and organized body shop tools to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Acted as customer service representative, facilitating communication and support during recovery from surgery (July 2017- Sept 2019).
  • Relocated to newly acquired location to restructure shop team and lead technical operations.

Damage analysis Tech

Sterling Auto Body
Columbus, Ohio
08.2004 - 06.2014
  • Inspected customer vehicles for damage, ensuring compliance with shop inspection procedures.
  • Ordered repair parts from vendor suppliers to facilitate timely repairs.
  • Prepared work orders for technicians, streamlining workflow and enhancing repair efficiency.
  • Reviewed quality control checkpoints during repair process.

June 3, 2014, Sterling Auto Body merged with Service King.

Painter

Professonals Auto Body
Altoona, PA
06.2000 - 07.2004
  • Completed paint technician tasks from prep through final finish.
  • Visited various shop locations to troubleshoot and resolve repair issues.

Painter

Stadium Auto Body
Jonesboro, Arkansas
08.1998 - 04.2000
  • Supported painting process from prep through final finish.
  • Matched paint shades for collision repair work.
  • Completed finish sanding and buffing.
  • Light teardown and reassembly as needed.

Education

Associate of Arts - Automotive Collision

Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Nashville, TN
06-1999

Skills

  • I-CAR compliance
  • Estimate review
  • Skills development
  • Quality control
  • Shop compliance
  • Customer relations
  • Team building
  • Repair procedures

Timeline

Technician

Caliber Collision
08.2024 - Current

Field Technician

Crash Champions / Service King
07.2019 - 08.2024

Start to finish Body technician

Service King Collision
06.2014 - 07.2022

Damage analysis Tech

Sterling Auto Body
08.2004 - 06.2014

Painter

Professonals Auto Body
06.2000 - 07.2004

Painter

Stadium Auto Body
08.1998 - 04.2000

Associate of Arts - Automotive Collision

Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Robert Broadbent