Valentin Garza
Tolar,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Collision Technician
Park Place Bodywerks
05.2011 - Current
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Disassemble vehicles for damage analysis
- Write supplements utilizing estimating programs such as, Mitchell, CCC and Audatex
- Research repair procedures
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
Automotive Collision Estimator
Park Place Bodywerks
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Inspected vehicles to evaluate necessary repairs and determine extent of damage.
- Collaborated with repair workers to determine feasibility of repairs under constraints of coverage limits, time frame and customer finances.
- Documented damage with photographs and detailed written descriptions.
- Prepared insurance forms on behalf of customers, detailing damage details, car conditions and shop quotes.
- Provided quotes on repairs with great accuracy, taking insurance, type of car and extent of damage into consideration.
- Used Mitchell and CCC estimating software to calculate damages and claim values.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
Quality Assurance Representative
U.S. Marine Corps
09.1994 - 03.2014
- Safety of aircraft
- Audit programs pertaining to equipment used for repair of aircraft
- Verification of torque values and tolerances for engine installs/flight controls
- Maintained 15 aircraft
- Managed a crew of 18 Marines
Collision Repair Technician
Caliber Collision
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Expertly used wide range of tools for damage repair.
- Repaired surface damage utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
- Produced detailed checklist for body shop management team.
- Analyzed all surfaces closely for imperfections prior to painting jobs across [Vehicle part] and [Vehicle part].
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive-Body Technology
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX02.1996
Skills
- Knowledge of Insurance Protocols
- Project Deadlines
- Windshield Replacement
- Services Troubleshooting
- Production Goals
- Damage Assessment
Certification
- ASE Certified
- ICAR Certified
- Mercedes Master Collision
- Porsche Master Collision
- Lexus Master Collision
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Collision Estimator
Park Place Bodywerks
10.2021 - 05.2022
Automotive Collision Technician
Park Place Bodywerks
05.2011 - Current
Collision Repair Technician
Caliber Collision
04.2008 - 05.2011
Quality Assurance Representative
U.S. Marine Corps
09.1994 - 03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive-Body Technology
Texas State Technical College - Waco
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