GERALD THOMAS

***** ***** **. #**** ****** TX, **380 Cell 281-***-**** adtgl5@r.postjobfree.com

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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