NORMAN F. SELLINGER JR
adziw8@r.postjobfree.com C: 267-***-**** 1424 Overlook Road, Yardley, PA 19067
Summary
Estimator/Auto Body Painter skilled in evaluating and documenting damage to vehicles. Talented in performing painting services on vehicles of all types and sizes. Offering 40 years of experience in collision repair. Service-oriented collision estimator delivering high quality customer service by accurately assessing the client needs. Strong organizational and communication skills with the profound ability to finish all jobs in a timely manner.
Skills
Surface preparation
Color matching
Tools maintenance
Dent filling
Automated paint mixing
Collision repair
Estimate preparation
Friendly and hardworking with a strong work ethic
Computer literate
Detail-oriented with organization skills
Experience
State Truck Collision
Bensalem, PA
Estimator
3/2023 - Present
Dayton Collision Center
Dayton, NJ
Estimator
1/2022 – 1/2023
Rob’s Truck Collision
Bristol, PA
Estimator
6/2021 – 12/2021
PALFINGER – Omaha Standard
Trenton, NJ
Painter/Shift Supervisor
11/2018 – 6/2021
Sellinger’s Collision
Morrisville, PA
Owner/Operator
06/2005 – 11/2018
Patterson Chevrolet
Hamilton, NJ
Paint Technician
2003-2004
Responsible for preparing and submitting estimates to the insurance companies and/or customers for the business
Handle telephone inquiries and provide customer service to customers and insurance companies
Provide scheduling with the customer for drop off and pickup of the vehicle
Knowledge of Adjustrite system
Responsible for preparing and submitting estimates to the insurance companies and/or customers for the dealership
Handle telephone inquiries and provide customer service to customer and insurance companies
Provide scheduling with the customer for drop off and pickup of the vehicle
Knowledge of the CCC One estimating system
Knowledge of CDK and Rome systems
Responsible for preparing and submitting estimates to the insurance companies and/or customers for the truck collision division
Order parts as needed for the repair
Handled telephone inquiries and provided customer service to our vendors and customers
Provided scheduling with the customer for drop off and pickup of the vehicle
Head Painter
Oversees nightshift crew
Orders paints and supplies
As needed, will assist with following morning’s tasks.
As owner, I handled all aspects of the business.
Prepared and submitted estimates to all customers and insurance companies (Audatex estimating system)
Ordered all parts and materials that was required for the repair.
Matched required colors with available ones and ensured they are procured in a timely manner.
Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting
Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts
Mixed paints and solutions and monitored temperatures
Prepped and taped painting surface
Painted vehicles
Colonial Cadillac
Ewing, NJ
Paint Technician
1995 - 2003
Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting
Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts
Mixed paints and solutions and monitored temperatures
Prepped and taped painting surface
Painted vehicles
Sellinger’s Auto Body
Morrisville, PA
Various Jobs
6/1982 – 6/2005
Family business for over 70 years in the automotive field
Assisted in operating family business doing various jobs
Primary duties were being responsible for auto body repair, prep and paint vehicles
Shop-Rite
South Brunswick, NJ
1981-1982
Bagged groceries for customers
Stocked shelves
Education and Training
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA, United States
Business Management