Travis Schurmann
Norwood Young America,MN
Summary
Auto body technician and painter with over 28 years of industry experience. My boss is retiring and our small shop will close at the end of the year. Seeking an opportunity to focus on painting, refinishing and produce high quality repairs.
Other fun things about me. I raced dirt cars for 15 years. I enjoy home improvement projects. I enjoy restoring furniture with my lovely girlfriend. I’m an average golfer, but somehow have 2 holes in one!
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Shop Manager
Bradleys Collision
Mayer, MN
06.1998 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of an auto body shop, enhancing customer service, optimizing appointment scheduling, and managing staff.
- Managed Bradleys Collision shop scheduling, workflow, and daily repair operations.
- Coordinated customer estimates, approvals, and repair status updates at Bradley's Collision to improve communication and customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed damage reports, repair orders, and parts needs for Bradleys Collision jobs.
- Managed parts ordering, vendor coordination, and inventory flow for Bradley's Collision, ensuring timely repairs and efficient resource use.
- Resolved customer concerns and insurance communication issues for collision repair cases.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses.
Education
Associate of Science - Collision Repair Technology
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN05-2004
Skills
- Parts ordering
- Collision estimation
- Damage assessment
- Repair process management
- Shop operations
- Inventory control
- Vendor management
- Cost reduction
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Material handling
- Paint mixing
- Color matching
- Spray gun setup
- Surface preparation
- Paint booth operation
- Buffing and polishing
- Painting procedures
- Proper surface preparation
- Waterborne paints
- Paint blending
- Refinishing
Timeline
Auto Body Shop Manager
Bradleys Collision
06.1998 - Current
Associate of Science - Collision Repair Technology
Hennepin Technical College