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Ronald Ebert

Wisconsin Rapids,Wisconsin

Summary

Business Owner, CEO, CFO, General Manager Sales Manger Operations Manager PPG tech rep and trainer Body shop Manager Body shop Owner Body shop Master Technician Estimator Claims Appraiser, Loss Retention and fraud specialist

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

LKQ/Keystone
07.2005 - 08.2020
  • Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand
  • Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary
  • Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management
  • Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations
  • Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing
  • Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
  • Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
  • Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
  • Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities
  • Plan store layouts or design displays
  • Plan and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required
  • Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory
  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services
  • Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.

Owner Body Shop Technician

R & S Automotive Custom And Collision
01.1990 - 11.2019
  • Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems
  • Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand
  • Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components
  • Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures
  • Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete
  • Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels
  • File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
  • Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
  • Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools
  • Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take
  • Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling
  • Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears
  • Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
  • Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers
  • Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders
  • Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles
  • Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle
  • Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
  • Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches
  • Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders
  • Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
  • Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.

Body Shop Manager/ Technician

Mid-State Truck
02.2001 - 04.2004
  • Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems
  • Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand
  • Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components
  • Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures
  • Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete
  • Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels
  • File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
  • Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
  • Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools
  • Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take
  • Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling
  • Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears
  • Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
  • Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers
  • Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders
  • Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles
  • Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle
  • Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
  • Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches
  • Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders
  • Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
  • Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint
  • Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.

Body Shop Manager

Brostrom Kickert Chevrolet
09.1999 - 02.2001
  • Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems
  • Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand
  • Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components
  • Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures
  • Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete
  • Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels
  • File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
  • Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
  • Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools
  • Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take
  • Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling
  • Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears
  • Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
  • Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers
  • Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders
  • Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles
  • Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle
  • Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
  • Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches
  • Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders
  • Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
  • Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint
  • Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.

Auto/HD Truck Adjuster and Investigator

Sentry Insurance
07.1997 - 09.1999
  • Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost
  • Work in SIU dept to investigate and prosecute of fraudulent claims.
  • Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle
  • Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair
  • Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident
  • Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage
  • Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations
  • Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.

Body Shop Technician/ Manager

Brostrom Kickert Chevrolet
04.1992 - 07.1997
  • Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems
  • Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand
  • Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components
  • Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures
  • Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete
  • Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels
  • File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
  • Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
  • Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets
  • Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools
  • Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take
  • Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling
  • Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears
  • Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
  • Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers
  • Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders
  • Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles
  • Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle
  • Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
  • Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches
  • Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders
  • Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
  • Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint
  • Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School WI
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
05.1992

Skills

  • Manage Operations, A/R, manage employees, manage warehouse, set up delivery routes, dispatch, review labor claims, Interview and hire employees, drove multiple company vehicles including our overnight shuttle truck when drivers were Sick, Technical paint rep & Trainer for PPG, Sales management all aspects of business operations Problem solving and conflict resolution between customers and sales staff or delivery drivers Have worked in several body shops started as a technician and moved into body Shop Management I have owned my own body shop for over 30 years also where I did repairs from minor paint work,restoration,custom paint to complete collision rebuilds, including hail I worked on auto,light duty, heavy duty truck, trailer,bus and farm machinery, I also have done hand written and online estimating I am looking for a career where I can not only use my Automotive and heavy truck knowledge, and be able to put my management skills to use also
  • Workflow Planning
  • Financial Administration
  • Process Automation
  • Account Management
  • Program Administration
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Branding
  • Business Development
  • Loss Prevention
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Project Management
  • Customer Retention
  • P&L Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Business Administration
  • Operations Oversight
  • Quality Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Distribution Management
  • Expense Control
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Risk Management
  • Budget Development
  • Employee Development
  • Client Relations
  • Problem Resolution
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Marketing
  • Matrix Management
  • Budget Analysis
  • Inventory Control
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Training and Coaching
  • Community Outreach
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Staff Motivation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Performance Analysis
  • Human Resources Management
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Purchasing
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Efficient Multi-Tasker
  • Motivation
  • Data Review
  • Skilled Negotiator
  • Facility Management
  • Sound Judgment
  • Cost Reductions
  • Cost Analysis and Savings
  • Purchasing and Planning

Certification

  • PPG paint certified in solvent, water, custom paint and tinting certified
  • Management Awards from LKQ
  • Sales manager awards
  • Presidents Club
  • ASE & GM I-Car master certified in Welding, water leak, wind noise, frame straightening, estimating, Painting, custom color matching & Plastic Welding & EPA 4H

Timeline

General Manager

LKQ/Keystone
07.2005 - 08.2020

Body Shop Manager/ Technician

Mid-State Truck
02.2001 - 04.2004

Body Shop Manager

Brostrom Kickert Chevrolet
09.1999 - 02.2001

Auto/HD Truck Adjuster and Investigator

Sentry Insurance
07.1997 - 09.1999

Body Shop Technician/ Manager

Brostrom Kickert Chevrolet
04.1992 - 07.1997

Owner Body Shop Technician

R & S Automotive Custom And Collision
01.1990 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School WI

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