Auto Body Senior Estimator

Jason Erwin

**** **** ********** ******, *******, Arizona, 85016

602-***-**** ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY: Over fifteen years of experience driving sales as an estimator in auto body collision. Strengths include communication skills, sales, team management, and a solid background and understanding of the automotive industry from collision to restoration. Extensive experience writing estimates and comprehensive supplements. Direct Repair and Referral Program (DRP) experience. Positive working relationships with insurance companies. Supervisory experience over production shops and technicians. GM & I-CAR certified. Skilled in Reynolds & Reynolds, Pathways, and TIS. Looking for a new opportunity that utilizes shop management and estimator experience with the opportunity to grow and progress with a solid organization. Highly motivated to make money as well as keep customers happy and loyal. Excellent references and work history. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Auto body by Big J – Phoenix, Az Owner/operator

Specializing in the restoration of both foreign and domestic vehicles. Includes body work, welding, painting, and suspension.

Brown & Brown Collision Center – Mesa AZ senior estimator Brown & Brown was the largest Chevrolet dealer in Arizona with a parts inventory of over 10MM dollars. Brown

& Brown owns Toyota and Nissan dealers as well, with a specialization in Corvettes. Sales from the body shop totaled 1MM per month. Responsibilities included the State Farm repair program, increasing sales from 80K monthly to 230K monthly. Brands included Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Corvette, Mercedes, Lexus, and Honda. Managed a wide variety of insurance claims and progressed from an estimator in the body shop to a senior estimator managing a large DRP. Responsibilities also included opening and closing all repair orders as well as balancing tickets, paying technicians, and closing all paperwork. Skills included negotiating sales, writing estimates, evaluating insurance cost estimates, and writing comprehensive supplements. Managed Hartford & State farm DRP accounts.

Chapman BMW Collision Center – Scottsdale, Az

Senior Estimator

Chapman is a large Chevrolet, Dodge, Volkswagen, and BMW dealer. Responsibilities included team lead of the California Casualty. Sales ranged from 100k-175k per month. Additional details upon request

REFERENCES

Red Gibbons bodyman 440-***-****

Dan Martinez adjuster 480-***-****

Dan Windlan bodyman 480-***-****

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