Christopher McDonald
SUMMARYY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Inspector/Estimator with strengths in, Microsoft Office, Accounts Management, MSB Integriclaim, Xactimate, Simsol and Customer Service. Experience also includes over 15 years of loss/manufacturing inspections. Background includes strong problem solving, analytical, detail oriented, multi tasking, motivational and organization skills. Certifications include, HQS, Inspections of Floods, Roads and Bridges, Fires, Earthquakes, Mechanical Failure, Tornadoes and Hurricanes. Appraisal and Real Estate Training are additional assets.
EXPERIENCE
1998 - Present: Independent Contractor
Sudden and accidental loss estimator for major restoration companies, Los Angeles, CA.
PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF Winchester, VA
FEMA Contract Housing Inspector
Inspected residential and multi dwellings for eligibility of FEMA assistance
Completed inspection reports in a timely manner to insure proper and immediate assistance
Verified and documented insurance information, identification and other documents
Provided excellent customer service skills
Conducted follow up inspections and efficient measurements of dwellings
Updated and maintained applicant information using pen tablet
MAXX AUTOMOYIVE & TIRE 1999 to 2011
Owner
Responsible for recruiting mechanics and sales associates
Maintained and scheduled employee new hire orientations, testing and background checks
Handled accounting audits and cashier transactions; invoicing, accounts payable/receivable and payroll
Entered customer orders using ADP Sales and Distribution system
Interacted with local and international vendors to ensure the best product quality
Employed 2 managers and 6 mechanics at peek (sold business in 10/2011
McDONALD MUFFLER 1986 to 2006
Installer/Manager
A 40 year old family business
Sales, Mechanical Evaluation and Repair 1988 to 1992
Manager of Springhill Ave branch from 1992 to 1999
Welding, Fabrication, Customer Service, Product Design,Finance and Advertising
Employed 4 Installers and 1 manager
I wrote sever repair articles in the industries publications and worked with major automotive manufacturing companies on improvements to designs based on premature failures in related products.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
Member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Independent Methodist School
K5 to 10 grade and graduated Theodore High School in 1992 (Mobile Alabama)