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AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN
Summary
Focused automotive professional well-versed in assessing damage, writing estimates and overseeing repairs. Proficient in different vehicle types and different strategies for correcting and refinishing damaged areas.
Skills
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Experience
Auto Body TechnicianNov 2020 to Jan 2021
Fh Furr － Culpeper , VA
Fh Furr － Culpeper , VA
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Trained technicians and team members to maintain and operate all equipment safely.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- While speaking to our customers via phone/face-to-face video, I would explain all damage and answer all question the customer would have about the damage on the auto.
Auto Body Repair TechnicianApr 2019 to Nov 2020
Carvana － North Ridgeville , OH
Carvana － North Ridgeville , OH
- Distributed vehicle parts to technicians for replacement on in-shop vehicles.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Monitored parts and materials storage area and maintained stock replenishment and organization.
- Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Routed paperwork such as invoices and packing lists to accounting department.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Maintained vendor relationships and completed vehicle parts orders.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
Auto Body Shop ManagerMar 1999 to Apr 2019
Carvana － North Wales , PA
Carvana － North Wales , PA
- Kept strict safety practices in all areas of operations.
- Pursued aged payments from customers and insurance providers.
- Completed inspections, estimations and damage reports.
- Assessed quality of all shop work to maintain solid reputation and high customer satisfaction.
- Capitalized on existing talent while facilitating recruitment and development of new talent.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Generated daily operational and sales reports for corrective action or continuous improvement.
- Identified client business and operational needs and introduced services to provide solutions.
- Limited financial discrepancies, reviewing and approving billing invoices and expense reports.
- Elevated resource allocation, accurately controlling expenses.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Generated reports detailing project information and predictions.
- Facilitated HR operations, including strategic workforce planning, performance management, staffing and administration of benefits.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Participated in networking events to establish and cement community ties, B2B relationships and industry connections.
- Identified and solved complex strategy problems to drive organizational goals.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- While speaking to our customers via phone/face-to-face video, I would explain all damage and answer all question the customer would have about the damage on the auto.
- Walk the customer thru the repair estimate about the amount they are responsible for.
- Let them know to check their insurance policy about a rental car it they do not have another auto to drive.
- When allow checking for recycled parts for the damage auto
Education and Training
High School DiplomaMay 1993Lebanon High School － City
Platinum Certfied, AdjusterJan 2021ICAR － City
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School Attended
- Lebanon High School
- ICAR
Job Titles Held:
- Auto Body Technician
- Auto Body Repair Technician
- Auto Body Shop Manager
Degrees
- High School Diploma May 1993
Platinum Certfied , Adjuster Jan 2021
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