Travis Schexnider
Summary
Accomplished Body Shop Manager bringing 15+ years of experience working in collision repair industry, specializing in all aspects of Collision Repair. I Posses developed leadership qualities to motivate and direct team and meet challenges in both shop and office. Well trained in many divisions of repair ranging from Mechanical, parts, office, paint as well as body work. Self motivated with high energy. Adept at keeping collision center operations running smoothly. Talented team and business leader with excellent problem-solving, planning and conflict management abilities. Dedicated to keeping team members safe, controlling costs and promoting customer satisfaction. Well-versed in assessing damage, writing estimates and overseeing repairs. Proficient in different vehicle types and different strategies for correcting and refinishing damaged areas. Recruiting, coaching and leading effective teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Collision Center Manager
BUTLER FORD
ASHLAND, Oregon
03.2020 - Current
- Assessed quality of all shop work to maintain solid reputation and high customer satisfaction.
- Pursued aged payments from customers and insurance providers.
- Directed 6-person team of repair and refinishing professionals.
- Kept strict safety practices in all areas of operations.
- Estimated automobile repair time accurately, scheduling jobs according to shop capacity.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with customers to encourage loyalty and obtain recommendations.
- Wrote complete and accurate cost estimates for labor and parts.
- Communicated effectively with insurance companies, documenting in detail each process of repair.
- Inspected vehicle repairs for quality control during entire repair process and prior to customer delivery.
Body Shop Manager
Bodyworx Automotive Services
Eugene , OR
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Implemented business development, customer service and maintenance strategies resulting in increased production yield.
- Wrote complete and accurate cost estimates for labor and parts.
- Coordinated and supervised 15 shop and field service technicians and assigned tasks and work orders.
- Inspected vehicle repairs for quality control during entire repair process and prior to customer delivery.
- Communicated effectively with insurance companies, documenting in detail each process of repair.
- Estimated automobile repair time accurately, scheduling jobs according to shop capacity.
BODY SHOP ASSISTANT MANAGER
CLINT NEWELL AUTO GROUP
ROSEBURG, OR
9 2005 - 03.2019
- Selected vendors with largest inventory, best prices and quickest delivery, building lasting relationships.
- Attended factory-sponsored training classes and kept abreast of factory technical bulletins.
- Coordinated and supervised shop employees and field service technicians and assigned tasks and work orders.
STUDENT
WOLF CREEK JOB CORP
GLIDE, OR
01.2003 - 02.2005
Education
Associate of Applied Science - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2005
Associate of Applied Science - AUTOMOTIVE
WOLD CREEK JOB CORP
2005
High School Diploma - GENERAL STUDIES
WHITE PASS HIGH SCHOOL
2000
Skills
- HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND FAST LEARNER
- EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED IN MANAGMENT
- EXPERIENCED 15 YEARS IN INDUSTRY
- CERTIFIED ASE MECHANIC
- MANAGE AND OVERSEE PROFITABILITY
- KNOWLEDGE OF ALL PHASES OF REPAIRS SERVICE/PARTS AND REPAIRS
- VERY TASK ORIENTED AND ORGANIZED
- EXPERIENCED IN ALL REPAIR TYPES
- CHAIRMAN OF SAFETY COMMITTEE 2 YEARS
- I-CAR COLLISION PLATINUM
- ABILITY TO ANALYZE AND BLUEPRINT DAMAGES
- FORKLIFT CERTIFIED
- COLLISION CENTER PARTS MANAGER
- PARTS DEPT ASSISTANT MANAGER
- Accounts receivable
- Employee development
- Proficient in CCC One and CDK/Dealertrack
- Meeting KPIs
- Training and coaching
- Quality Assurance
- Customer relations
- Managing orders
- Performance improvements
Timeline
Collision Center Manager
BUTLER FORD
03.2020 - Current
Body Shop Manager
Bodyworx Automotive Services
07.2019 - 02.2022
STUDENT
WOLF CREEK JOB CORP
01.2003 - 02.2005
BODY SHOP ASSISTANT MANAGER
CLINT NEWELL AUTO GROUP
9 2005 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
UMPQUA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science - AUTOMOTIVE
WOLD CREEK JOB CORP
High School Diploma - GENERAL STUDIES
WHITE PASS HIGH SCHOOL
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