Shawn Morgan
Knoxville,IA
Summary
Highly skilled with more than 25 years as an autobody technician and business owner with expertise in precision metal fabrication and customer relations. Successfully managed a small business for more than 10 years. Experience overseeing damage assessments and optimizing project delivery. Proven ability to develop accurate cost estimates, enhancing shop resources and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong communicator dedicated to quality and efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner-AutoBody Technician
Red Rock Restorations
05.2012 - Current
Daily management, damage assessment and estimating of all potential jobs. Disassembly, structural repair, body repair, surface and prep, painting and refinishing and final assembly. Manage small team of part time staff.
Estimator
Noble Ford
06.2005 - 05.2012
- Developed accurate cost estimates for body shop, ensuring alignment with insurance and customer constraints.
- Assessed damage or project plans and specifications to identify potential risks and cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborated with body shop and dealer management to refine scope and optimize resource allocation for successful project delivery.
- Delegated and coordinated work and parts ordering to ensure autobody techs could successfully complete jobs.
- Filled back up to manager as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05-2011
Skills
- Experienced in precision metal fabrication techniques
- Automotive refinishing and color matching
- Proficient in computer estimating (CCC & Autatex)
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Owner-AutoBody Technician
Red Rock Restorations
05.2012 - Current
Estimator
Noble Ford
06.2005 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - General Studies
Colorado Technical University