Assistant Manager Estimator
Resume:
GERALD THOMAS
***** ***** **. #**** ****** TX, **380 Cell 281-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Seasoned professional with over 30 years of estimating experience seeking a position that will yield a
long term working relationship. Experienced in working in a fast paced, and demanding
environment that requires excellent organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills.
Skills Summary
Expert level knowledge of CCC Pathways, CCC One & ADP for estimating, imaging, shop management and vehicle specifications. GM Certified.
Professional Experience
Woodlands Collision Center Estimator 7/2022 - Present
Inspect physical damages to automobiles, trucks, and SUVs and completed auto damage
repair appraisals
Work directly with vendors for scheduling outside repairs
Negotiate supplemental appraisals as needed with insurance company
Managing timelines of all repairs to meet client requirements
Audit and balance final repair order and invoices to match insurance estimate
Proficiently utilized CCC 1 and CCC 3 database to estimate repair costs, as well as ordering and receiving parts and tracking the repair process
Order parts, assign techs, inspect vehicles throughout the repair process, and do a final inspection at the completion of the work for quality control
Sedgwick Claims Management Field Specialist 2/2022 - 7/2022
Inspect physical damages to automobiles, trucks, and SUVs and completed auto damage
repair appraisals
Writing desk review estimates
Negotiate supplemental appraisals as needed with shops
Managing timelines of all repairs to meet client requirements
Audit and balance final repair order and invoices to match insurance estimate
Proficiently utilized CCC 1 and CCC 3 database to estimate repair costs, as well as ordering and receiving parts and tracking the repair process
Order parts, assign techs, inspect vehicles throughout the repair process, and do a final inspection at the completion of the work for quality control
Caliber Collision Estimator 2/2021 - 1/2022
Inspect physical damages to automobiles, trucks, and SUVs and completed auto damage
repair appraisals
Work directly with vendors for scheduling outside repairs
Negotiate supplemental appraisals as needed with insurance company
Managing timelines of all repairs to meet client requirements
Audit and balance final repair order and invoices to match insurance estimate
Proficiently utilized CCC 1 and CCC 3 database to estimate repair costs, as well as ordering and receiving parts and tracking the repair process
Order parts, assign techs, inspect vehicles throughout the repair process, and do a final inspection at the completion of the work for quality control
Woodlands Collision Center Estimator 5/2019 - 1/2021
Inspect physical damages to automobiles, trucks, and SUVs and completed auto damage
repair appraisals
Work directly with vendors for scheduling outside repairs
Negotiate supplemental appraisals as needed with insurance company
Managing timelines of all repairs to meet client requirements
Audit and balance final repair order and invoices to match insurance estimate
Proficiently utilized CCC 1 and CCC 3 database to estimate repair costs, as well as ordering and receiving parts and tracking the repair process
Order parts, assign techs, inspect vehicles throughout the repair process, and do a final inspection at the completion of the work for quality control
Service King Estimator 10/2017 – 4/2019
Write estimates and supplements for Direct Repair Programs (DRPs) and walk in work.
Order parts, assign techs, inspect vehicles throughout the repair process, and do a final inspection at the completion of the work for quality control.
Handling of storm damaged vehicles
Maintained professional contact with customers and adjusters on status of vehicles
George’s Paint and Body Estimator 12/2016 - 9/2017
Provide professional and accurate assessment on all damage on vehicle
Ensure proper vehicle tear down, determine repair time allotments and required labor
Make accurate repair/replace decisions. Assess and apply pre-existing damage, completes accurate total loss evaluations.
Negotiate agreed price with shop decision maker and sets time frame for repair
Review and assess the validity of all supplement requests
Maintain accurate documentation of the repair process and ensures estimate accuracy.
Completes timely estimates, supplements, and inspections.
Buckalew Chevrolet Assistant Manager 8/2015 – 11/2016
Oversee production and daily office activities
Perform quality control inspections prior to customer delivery
Supervise technicians ensuring excellence in their work and responsibilities
Dispatch jobs to shop personnel body men and painters
REO Management Solutions Asset Manager 9/2014 - 5/2015
Managed a portfolio of reverse mortgage foreclosures
Ordered and analyzed broker price opinions and appraisals in order to determine fair market value of the property for listing and selling purposes
Assigned listing agent and processed all necessary documents to list properties in MLS
Responded to offers on properties for sale
Process real estate purchase agreements and all necessary documents to sell foreclosures
Responded to and negotiated code violations on properties
Submitted invoices for all expenses related to the property
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