James Friese
North Richland Hills, TX *****
******@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Security Officer
International Investigators - Flower Mound, TX
November 2020 to Present
1. Night security guard.
• Verified guest and vendor identifications at each entry
• Monitored 200 visitors daily
• Followed international investigators standard duties and procedures Collision Estimator
AutoNation - Alliance, Texas
February 2020 to April 2020
Collision Estimator
Covid Cut
Collision Estimator
Service King
September 2018 to February 2020
Mid-Cities area, Texas
Took care of several DRP accounts, Service King
Certified in over 75 DRP accounts
Collision Estimator
DFW Collision - Grapevine, TX
September 2014 to August 2018
Handled several DRP accounts and walk in customers. Also handled all Fleet accounts
Collision Instructor
Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie, TX
January 2010 to August 2014
75052
Teaching all courses of collision repair, specializing in collision estimating. Estimator
Bankston Chevrolet - North Richland Hills, TX
April 2008 to September 2009
76180
Auto Body Estimator/ Damage Analysis.
Knowledge of CCC Pathways. Computer proficient.
Wrote Estimates and supplements on walk-in customer's vehicles and dealt with individuals, insurance companies and adjusters as well as handing D R P and fleet accounts. Scheduled repairs and flagged labor.
Collision Center Manager
North Hills Lincoln Mercury - Richland Hills, TX
January 2005 to September 2005
Managed daily operations of the collision center. Handled payroll, hired personal, dealt with insurance companies and adjusters. Dispatched jobs and responsible for meeting promise dates and scheduling work. The shop maintained 98% CSI for the entire time I was there. Supervised 3 DRP accounts and handled all accounts receivables.
Estimator
Bankston Chevrolet - North Richland Hills, TX
September 1998 to July 2004
I handled several DRP accounts. My CSI score exceeded 95% the entire time at this location. Handled accounts receivable and collected all money due from customers. Body Shop Foreman
Hudiburg Chevrolet - North Richland Hills, TX
August 1996 to September 1998
Handled Floor Operations which included material ordering, dispatching work, scheduling repairs to meet promise times, flagging and payroll, and responsible for all quality control issues. Computer estimating and filled in as 3rd estimator as needed
Owner/Operator
Western Body Shop - Hobbs, NM
March 1980 to July 1996
Owned and operated small body shop for over 16 years. Employed up to 18 people at one time. Assistant Manager
Permian Body Shop - Hobbs, NM
December 1976 to March 1980
Aircraft Mechanic
USMC USA
February 1973 to December 1976
Honorable Discharge at the rank of E-5 Sergeant. Naval Aircrew and Aircraft Crew Chief. Education
High school diploma
Hobbs High School - Hobbs, NM
January 1973
Skills
• CCC 1, ADP, MS Office. Autobody Tech, Automotive Painting (10+ years)
• Auto Estimating
• Mechanic Experience
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Buffing
• Automotive Repair
• Fabrication
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Auto body repair
• Customer service
• Service writing
• Military
• Welding
• English
• Teaching
• Supervising experience
• Security
Military Service
Branch: United States Marine Corps
Rank: E 5
Certifications and Licenses
I Car Certified
Present
I Car certifications are on line @ Icar.com
Guard Card
Assessments
Mechanical Skills: Aptitude — Proficient
February 2020
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Proficient
Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Proficient
February 2020
Monitoring machine indicators to determine appropriate functioning. Full results: Proficient
Verbal Communication — Highly Proficient
February 2020
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Highly Proficient
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