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VICTORIA HOLMES

WAGONER

Summary

20+ years in the automotive industry with experience as a mechanic and auto body tech to parts specialist , estimator and business owner. Maintains a high level of productivity and self direction. Shows concern for all aspects of the job as well as sets and maintains high performance standards. Able to effectively deal with change and diverse people. Flexible team player with problem solving skills. Very teachable and eager to learn.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Specialist

NELSON NISSAN
08.2021 - Current

* TRAINING OF NEW EMPLOYEES

* ASSIST CUSTOMERS WITH LOCATING SPECIFIC PARTS, LEADING TO A HASSEL FREE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, RETAIL

* USE OF PARTS QUOTING/ORDERING PROGRAMS FOR COLLISION AND REPAIR SHOPS

* INCREADED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT SERVICE AND KNOWLEDGE OF AUTOMOTIVE AND COLLISION PARTS

* PROCESSING ORDERS ACCURATELY AND EFFICIENTLY, CONTRIBUTING TO REPEAT BUSINESS

* ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH PARTS FOR SERVICE CUSTOMERS

ESTIMATOR & PARTS

BILL KNIGHT COLLISION REPAIR
12.2017 - 08.2021

* DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

* PRELIM ESTIMATES

* ADVISOR FOR PROGRESSIVE, GEICO, LIBERTY MUTUAL AS WELL AS NON DRP'S

* UPLOAD INFORMATION FOR CLAIMS AND SUPPLEMENTS

* CUSTOMER CONSULTATION/ UPDATE CALLS

* FINAL INSPECT FOR DELIVERY


ESTIMATOR

GERBER COLLISION & GLASS
07.2017 - 11.2017

* INSPECT AND ASSES DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND CREATE AN ESTIMATE OF THE NECESSARY REPAIRS

* PHOTOGRAPH DAMAGE

* DETERMINE/ORDER PARTS

* COOPERATE/CONSULT WITH INSURANCE AGENCIES/ADJUSTERS

* FOLLOW INSURANCE PROCEDURES PER COMPANY

* SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTS, FINAL BILLS

* DAILY/WEEKLY UPDATE CALLS WITH CUSTOMERS


ESTIMATOR/TECHNICIAN/PAINTER ASSISTANT

PIGEONS PAINT AND BODY
03.2015 - 07.2017

* WRITE ESTIMATES

* DETERMINE AND ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS

* TEAR DOWN OF DAMAGED VEHICLES

* RELATIONS WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES

* SUPPLEMENTS & FINAL BILLS

* INSTALLATION OF NEW/USED PARTS

* SOME BODY WORK

* FINAL SAND/BUFF

* DETAIL FOR DELIVERY

* CUSTOMER RELATIONS

PARTS SPECIALIST

KYLE EDWARDS BUICK GMC
03.2015 - 03.2016

* READ CATALOG OR COMPUTER DISPLAYS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR RETAIL CUSTOMERS

* CATALOG LOOK UP FOR TECHNICIANS

* BODY SHOP RELATIONS/PARTS

* STOCK, SHIPPING, RECEIVING

* DAILY REPORTS

* CREDITS/RETURNS

PARTS COUNTER PERSON/ OUTSIDE SALES

HOIDALE CO INC.
05.2014 - 02.2015

* READ CATALOG OR COMPUTER DISPLAYS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND PRICES

* RECEIVE AND FILL PHONE ORDERS FOR PARTS

* FILL CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM STOCK

* PREPARE SALES SLIPS AND/OR SALES CONTRACTS

* TAKE INVENTORY, MARK AND STORE PARTS

* DISCUSS USES AND FEATURES OF PARTS

* DEMONSTRATE EQUIPMENT TO CUSTOMERS

* PLACE NEW MERCHANDISE ON DISPLAY

* ASSEMBLE FLUID TANK PACKAGES AND SOME INSTALLATION OF BULK FLUID SYSTEMS

* CONTACT NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS TO DISCUSS NEEDS

* PREPARE QUOTES, CREDIT TERMS, BIDS

OFFICE MGR/ OWNER OPERATOR

PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE/A-BUDGET WRECKER
04.2005 - 04.2014

* MANAGE AUTO REPAIR/ WRECKER SERVICE & RECYCLING

* HANDS ON AUTO REPAIR, ORDER PARTS, INVENTORY

* REPAIR SCHEDULING

* CREATE REPAIR ESTIMATES/INVOICES

* BUYING & SELLING OF PRODUCTS (FERROUS/NON FERROUS)

* CUSTOMER RELATIONS

* OPERATE EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

* OPEN & CLOSE OF BUSINESS

* PAYROLL

* DISPATCH WRECKER CALLS

* DAILY ACCOUNTING

PARTS SPECIALIST/ ASST MGR

OREILLY AUTO PARTS
10.2003 - 04.2005

* PAPER & ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOG

* STOCK/ INVENTORY/ SHIPPING/ RECEIVING/ RETURNS

* CUSTOMER SERVICE

* PAINT MIXING

* OPEN OR CLOSE BUSINESS

* DEPOSITS/DRAWER COUNT

* DAILY REPORTS

Education

AUTOMOTIVE

SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FAIRFIELD, CA
1995

High School Diploma - GENERAL ED

ARMIJO HIGH
FAIRFIELD, CA
1993

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Active listening skills
  • Adaptability
  • Determined
  • Service oriented
  • Self motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to Multi-task
  • Problem Solving

Additional Information

FAMILIAR WITH;

ADP/CDP, OE CONNECT, STAR PARTS, CCC1, REPAIR TRACKER, DEALERTRAC, MITCHELL CONNECT, XTIME, MICROCAT(NISSAN), OPSTRAX, PARTS TRADER, COLLISION LINK/REPAIR LINK

Timeline

Parts Specialist

NELSON NISSAN
08.2021 - Current

ESTIMATOR & PARTS

BILL KNIGHT COLLISION REPAIR
12.2017 - 08.2021

ESTIMATOR

GERBER COLLISION & GLASS
07.2017 - 11.2017

ESTIMATOR/TECHNICIAN/PAINTER ASSISTANT

PIGEONS PAINT AND BODY
03.2015 - 07.2017

PARTS SPECIALIST

KYLE EDWARDS BUICK GMC
03.2015 - 03.2016

PARTS COUNTER PERSON/ OUTSIDE SALES

HOIDALE CO INC.
05.2014 - 02.2015

OFFICE MGR/ OWNER OPERATOR

PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE/A-BUDGET WRECKER
04.2005 - 04.2014

PARTS SPECIALIST/ ASST MGR

OREILLY AUTO PARTS
10.2003 - 04.2005

AUTOMOTIVE

SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

High School Diploma - GENERAL ED

ARMIJO HIGH
VICTORIA HOLMES