Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Robert Woodcock

McHenry,IL

Summary

A rare opportunity to add a seasoned Collision Repair Professional with exemplary skills in all facets of the industry to your team. Engaging personality and service-driven background coupled with knowledge of both how to repair a vehicle and also operate the business. Seeking opportunity to build success with an exciting organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Crash Champions
12.2023 - Current
    • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
    • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
    • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
    • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
    • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
    • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.

General Manager

Gerber Collision
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

Regional Quality Assurance Manager

Service King Collision
01.2015 - 02.2022
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
  • Prevented costly recalls by proactively addressing potential risks before they escalated into larger issues.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
  • Mentored junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
  • Evaluated new technologies and methodologies for potential implementation within the organization''s quality assurance program, staying ahead of industry trends.
  • Drove successful product launches with rigorous pre-release testing protocols that minimized post-launch issues.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.

Education

No Degree - Business Management

Edison Community College
Fort Myers, FL

I-CAR
Illinois

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Training and coaching
  • Training and development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • P&L management
  • Motivation

Accomplishments

  • Car-O-Liner training
  • Cellete Frame Equipment
  • ProSpot Training
  • ADAS Training
  • OPUS Training
  • Operated a $600k+/month repair center at Trier 1 for 1.5 years

Certification

Tesla Structural Tech

ASE Master Tech

I-CAR Non-Structural, Structural, Aluminum Welding

Honda

Section 609 A/C Cert.

Timeline

General Manager

Crash Champions
12.2023 - Current

General Manager

Gerber Collision
04.2022 - 11.2023

Regional Quality Assurance Manager

Service King Collision
01.2015 - 02.2022

No Degree - Business Management

Edison Community College

I-CAR
Robert Woodcock