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Thomas LoCastro

Thomas LoCastro

FRAZIER PARK

Summary

Contributed 25 years of expertise in automotive collision industry to support team objectives. Embraced new challenges to apply specialized skills for team benefit. Collaborated with colleagues to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimator/ Production Manager

Cooks Corner Auto Body
Winnetka, CA
04.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily production operations to optimize workflow efficiency and resource utilization.
  • Implemented and upheld stringent quality control measures to guarantee excellence in auto body repair processes.
  • Spearheaded mentorship and training initiatives for team members on best practices and safety protocols in production environments.
  • Assisted front office team by helping customers with estimate preparation and coordinating repairs with insurance appraisers. Captured photographs and compiled initial estimates and supplements for online submission.
  • Optimized production schedules to align with customer demands and minimize downtime.
  • Assisted in ordering necessary parts using Ops Trax, Collision Link, and Parts Trader. Supported team operations by streamlining the parts ordering process. Helped maintain inventory accuracy through effective parts management.
  • Coordinated vehicle delivery to customers, articulating repair details and providing comprehensive service estimates.

Shop Manager

Carstar Westside Collision
01.2022 - 01.2023

Manager/Estimator

MP Auto Body
San Fernando, CA
2019 - 01.2021

Production Manager

Schiro’s Collision Center
01.2017 - 01.2019

Production Manager/ Estimator

Network Auto Body
01.2015 - 01.2016

Production/Shop Foreman

Eagleson’s Body Works
01.2013 - 01.2015

Production/Parts Manager

Saller’s International Body Shop Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013

Parts Manager

Valencia Body Shop Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2009

Parts Manager

Auto Collision Center
01.1997 - 01.2008

Education

GED - General Education

Conejo Valley Adult School
Moorpark, CA

Skills

Microsoft Windows 10, Individual Industry based management programs

Autoquote, Summit, CC3, Rome Technologies (Complete Shop)

Mitchell and CCC

Experience and Qualifications

  • Shop/Production Manager with strong background in parts, production and customer relations.
  • My skills include writing estimates and supplements, providing insurance companies detailed photos and accurate estimates via company portals, organize daily operations for each department, provide detailed daily reports, hold daily production meeting with office staff, dispatch production, organize sublet repairs, order, receive and check parts, post invoices, pre and post scan vehicles, order and monitor all body, paint and detail supplies, conduct complete quality inspections including test drive all vehicles before delivery, assist and care for customers.
  • Effectively able to communicate with individuals at all levels of an organization.
  • Knowledgeable with most major DRP programs, including but not limited to: Mercury Insurance, Progressive Insurance, Allstate Insurance, Farmers Insurance, State Farm, and Auto Club.
  • Skilled in dealership relations, internal rate work, wholesale etc.
  • Familiar with DRP programs, estimate auditing, monitored gross profits in parts and sales. Manage production operations (including body, refinish and detail), allocations of production, and closely monitoring cycle times.

Timeline

Estimator/ Production Manager

Cooks Corner Auto Body
04.2025 - Current

Shop Manager

Carstar Westside Collision
01.2022 - 01.2023

Production Manager

Schiro’s Collision Center
01.2017 - 01.2019

Production Manager/ Estimator

Network Auto Body
01.2015 - 01.2016

Production/Shop Foreman

Eagleson’s Body Works
01.2013 - 01.2015

Production/Parts Manager

Saller’s International Body Shop Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013

Parts Manager

Valencia Body Shop Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2009

Parts Manager

Auto Collision Center
01.1997 - 01.2008

GED - General Education

Conejo Valley Adult School

Manager/Estimator

MP Auto Body
2019 - 01.2021
Thomas LoCastro