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Scott Mason

Knoxville,Illinois

Summary

Adept Material Damage Appraiser and Body Shop Manager with a proven track record at RAC Adjustments, INC, and Wight Chevrolet. Excelled in estimating repair costs and fostering professional relationships, significantly enhancing claim processing efficiency. Skilled in vehicle inspections and damage assessments, embodying a continuous learning attitude and self-motivation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Damage Appraiser

RAC Adjustments, INC
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with adjusters and claims representatives, facilitating efficient communication and collaboration during the appraisal process.
  • Enhanced claim processing efficiency by accurately evaluating damaged vehicles and determining repair costs.
  • Evaluated total loss vehicles efficiently by assessing damage, calculating repair costs, and determining salvage value.
  • Coordinated with local body shops to assign repair jobs.
  • Streamlined appraisal processes for increased accuracy, conducting thorough on-site inspections of vehicle, heavy equipment, specialty vehicles, and recreational vehicles damage.

Body Shop Manager

Wight Chevrolet
07.2007 - 11.2023
  • Supervised and managed shop operations and tasks.
  • Developed estimates by costing parts, supplies and labor and calculating customers' payments.
  • Processed insurance paperwork and prepared estimates to negotiate insurance settlements.
  • Examined damaged vehicles to determine degree of structural and mechanical damage.

Education

High School Diploma -

Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IL

Associate of Applied Science -

Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL

Skills

Estimating Repair Costs

Professionalism and Ethics

Continuous Learning Attitude

Vehicle inspections

Heavy Equipment inspections

Recreational Vehicle inspections

Specialty Vehicle inspections

Self Motivation

Appointment Scheduling

Damage assessments

Timeline

Material Damage Appraiser

RAC Adjustments, INC
11.2023 - Current

Body Shop Manager

Wight Chevrolet
07.2007 - 11.2023

High School Diploma -

Knoxville High School

Associate of Applied Science -

Carl Sandburg College
Scott Mason