Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
AUTOMOTIVE APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE
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VAHAN BEKRISHIAN

Glendale,CA

Summary

Automotive appraiser with over 10 years of experience in the auto body and independent appraisal sectors. Proven expertise in writing detailed initial and supplemental estimates, providing exceptional customer service, and efficiently managing parts ordering and locating. Demonstrated success in production management, ensuring streamlined operations and high-quality outcomes. Achieved I-CAR Platinum Pro-Level II certification at Godspeed Collision Center, reflecting a commitment to industry excellence and ongoing professional development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO

Craft Masters Academy
Burbank, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • . Instructor and Examiner for Introduction and Advanced Courses

INDEPENDENT AUTO APPRAISER

DEKRA
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to facilitate seamless claims processes and resolve discrepancies in assessments.
  • Analyzed repair estimates to validate accuracy and ensure alignment with industry standards.
  • Executed field inspections, utilizing advanced tools to assess vehicle damage and determine repair costs effectively.
  • Improved overall accuracy of appraisal reports through meticulous documentation and attention to detail in assessing vehicle damages.
  • Completing about 15-25 files a day for Dekra/Tesla Insurance Services.

- Initial Inspections

- Supplement Inspections

- Appraisal Reports

- Desk Reviews

- Field Inspections

- Negotiations with Auto Body Shops

- Communicating and Updating Clients with Claims Status

- Total Loss Evaluations

SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER

Godspeed Collision Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • . Initial Inspections
  • . Supplement Inspections
  • . Production Management
  • . Ordering Parts
  • . Office Management
  • . Customer Assistance

AUTOMOTIVE FIELD APPRAISER

SCA
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • . Initial and Supplemental Field Inspections
  • . DOI Inspections

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

GHG Collision Center
North Hills, CA
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • . Initial Inspections
  • . Supplement Inspections
  • . Ordering Parts
  • . Customer Assistance

JR. ESTIMATOR

Excel Collision Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2016 - 06.2019
  • . Linematching Estimates
  • . Ordering Parts
  • . Initial Inspections

Education

HSD -

Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School
Los Angeles, CA
05.2015

Automotive Appraisal Certificate - Automotive Appraising

Automotive Appraisal Academy
Los Angeles, CA
04.2017

Platinum Pro Level II - Estimator

I-CAR
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023

Skills

  • Automotive Appraiser (Expert)
  • Assisting Customers (Expert)
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Claims investigation
  • Problem-solving
  • Claims processing
  • Damage assessment
  • CCC reports
  • Claims file documentation
  • Insurance fraud expertise
  • Claims negotiation

Timeline

INDEPENDENT AUTO APPRAISER

DEKRA
05.2024 - 03.2025

CFO

Craft Masters Academy
01.2024 - Current

SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER

Godspeed Collision Center
02.2022 - 05.2024

AUTOMOTIVE FIELD APPRAISER

SCA
06.2021 - 12.2021

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

GHG Collision Center
07.2019 - 05.2021

JR. ESTIMATOR

Excel Collision Center
02.2016 - 06.2019

HSD -

Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School

Automotive Appraisal Certificate - Automotive Appraising

Automotive Appraisal Academy

Platinum Pro Level II - Estimator

I-CAR

AUTOMOTIVE APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE

  • Automotive Appraisal Academy
  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
  • North Hollywood, CA