JOHN J. CERKOSKE
PENSKE COLLISION CENTER – Phoenix
Body/Lead Tech Supervisor
Heavy hit body and frame specialist Supervised 8 techs and paint department. Problem solving fabrication Working with the sales department for their outfitting needs. Completed all supplements and supervised parts.
RUSH TRUCK COLLISION CENTER -Tolleson
Supervisor/Estimator
2013-2020
Production of the body shop and day-to-day quality control of five body techs. Meeting with customers for their outfitting needs, layout design and engineering final builds. Worked with all insurance and independent appraisers.
BELL COLLISION CENTER - Phoenix
Auto-Body Technician
2010 -2013
Complete auto-body repair i.e., specializing in heavy structural repairs and mechanical. Working with DRP programs and up to date on all I-Car. Establishing quality control while maintaining customer satisfaction. Worked along side writers on all supplements and add orders.
SHOWCASE HONDA – Phoenix
Auto-Body Technician
2008 - 2010
Restoration, specializing in heavy frame and unibody repairs. Completed all mechanical aspects of the repair. DRP programs and up to date on all I-Car. Worked close with writers on all supplement and add orders.
RAINTREE AUTO BODY – Scottsdale
Auto-Body Technician
2004-2008
Designated body-shop auto for Schumacher’s – Mercedes. Heavy hit unibody repairs structural and aluminum repairs.
AIG / ABC NISSAN - Phoenix
Senior Technician
1998 – 2004
Complete aspect of auto-body repair, specializing in heavy structural repairs. I was also responsible for the structural and mechanical work. Supervised technicians ensuring repairs were completed correctly and efficiently, keep quality control production hours in check.
BROADWAY AUTO REBUILDERS - Chicago Heights, IL
Manager/Technician
1992 – 1998
Expertise is in heavy structural uni-body repair and frame straightening. Trouble shooting, foreseeing potential problems, introducing new production methods, increasing productivity, and ensuring quality. Tracking schedule program for all deliveries and ensuring customer satisfaction was achieved. Supervised paint and parts service departments, supplemental add orders with ADP and CCC estimating systems.
EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE
Nicator Pulling Systems
Date-a-liner Laser Measuring Systems
Car-O-Liner Pulling Systems
Chief EZ Liner Pulling Systems
Genises II Measuring Systems
Kansas Jack World Rack System
Certified in Welding TIG, MIG, Steel and Aluminum
Bee-Line Front Alignment Equipment
Celette Pulling System
MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS
A.S.E.I.
A.S.A.
C.I.C. (Educational committee)
DESIGNATIONS
BMW Body Repair Certified (east coast)
Mercedes Body Repair Certified (east coast)
A.S.E. Certified
I-CAR Certified
I-CAR Instructor
A.S.A. Unibody Welding Instructor
Data liner Measuring Instructor
Nicator Pulling System Certified
TECH-COR Certified
Testing for I-CAR Welding Instructor
BMW Auto-body Repair Certification
Mercedes Auto-Body Repair Certification
EDUCATION
Prairie State College - General Business