I have been in the Auto Industry for 20+ years. 10 years was with Allstate Insurance as a Senior Claims Adjuster and Inside Damage Evaluator but most as a Service Advisor in body shops.
Managed Direct Repair Programs including State Farm Service First, Allstate GHRN, USAA and Geico. Writing the most cost effective estimates while ensuring repairs were done correctly as well as handling customer service were my main responsibilities.
I worked at different locations for Crash Champions, managing different Direct Repair Programs including Progressive, Farmers, USAA, State Farm Service First, Allstate GHRN, Liberty Mutual and more.
It Was my responsibility to write the most cost effective estimate, negotiate repairs, maintain good customer service and quality control.
I managed the State Farm Service First Program. My responsibilities included writing the most cost effective estimates, negotiating repairs and maintaining good customer service.
I managed the State Farm Service First Program carrying the shop to over a million dollars that year just with State Farm. I also handled the Progressive account working directly with their adjusters, negotiating repairs and maint customer service.
I wrote auto damage estimates for field and drive in, settled total losses and handled customer complaints. I reviewed estimates from preferred shops throughout the state of Texas as well as negotiated rental issue. I trained new hires on estimating and processes. I also set schedules for field adjusters and drive in techs.