Experience

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  Penske Logistics

  • Collision Center Manager

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  Penske Truck Leasing

  • United States
  • Truck Transportation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Collision Center Manager

    • Nov 2014 - Present

    Experienced body shop manager with a staff of 40 collision repair technicians, 2 apprentices and 18 office/other personnel. We are a 24/5 operation repairing Penske fleet vehicles as well as outside retail vehicles. Successful track record of 9+ years successful P&L management. On site facility and safety manager. About our shop:Our shop repairs an average of 200 repair orders (vehicles) per month. This location is the largest body shop (out of 43) in the company and continual growth Y.O.Y. The shop is a 5S Lean initiative shop, PPG certified commercial refinish center & 3M top shop innovator partner. Some key features of the facility are: 24,050+ Sq. Ft. Shop Area / Three Spray Booths (70 ft. Bonanza Crossdraft, 49 ft. King/Spray-Tec Downdraft, and an Automotive Devilbiss Crossdraft) / On Site Total Alignment and Frame Straightening by BeeLine. We have an on-site trailer repair shop with (4) bays, enabling all types of trailer repairs. This facility was built in 1973 and is continually enhanced as new technology comes out. On a path to become an I-Car Gold Certified for Heavy Trucks by end of 2024. We were recently recognized by 3M for leading innovative changes in the dry van repair and build process for adhesive tapes by 3M.https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/for-customers/collision-repair-service/

  • Collision Repair Sales Representative

    • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

    Collision Repair Sales Representative for Penske Truck Leasing Collision Repair Center. In this position, I had worked as the Reading Body Shop's sales person to drum up new business and talk with outside retail customers about repairing their equipment. This opportunity gave me an awesome sales experience and in the process formed great customer relationships still in effect in my current position. Being independent and forming my own sales schedule/customer base for the duration of the position was a valuable experience and crucial for growth.

  • Collision Repair Appraiser/Estimator

    • Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

    *Damage Analysis -specializing in heavy truck (tractors/ trailers/cars/trucks/bus/heavy equipment ect...). -Pa lisc. motor vehicle physical damage appraiser. MVPDA. In this position I wrote damage repair estimates/ repair blueprinting for the body shop.

  • Customer Serviceman (CSR) /Diesel Tech

    • Jun 2007 - Jan 2011

    Licensed inspection mechanic for Class 7 vehicles. I provided preventative maintenance on Penske's fleet of units as well as minor repairs & CSR duties. (*see above -I also worked part time in the Reading body shop as an appraiser/estimator during this time) Union Position/ Teamster.

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  A.W. Golden Dealerships

  • Reading, Pa

  • Body Shop Advisor/ Collision Repair Appraiser

    • Jun 2004 - May 2007
    • Reading, Pa

    http://goldencollision.com/*Collision repair appraiser for the A.W. Golden Dealerships in Reading, Pa (Damage Analysis) (2003-2005 & 2006-2007) I had left for one year to work at Sterling and then came back to A.W. Golden. In this position I wrote damage estimates as well as acted as an advisor to a team of technicians. I handled multiple DRP accounts such as USAA, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, Geico. duties included preparing damage estimates and the communication directly to customers, Billing out/collection of repairs in the Reynolds system, scheduling work for my team of techs as well as handling parts issues and managing daily workflow of production inside the shop.

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  Sterling Autobody Centers

  • West Chester, Pa

  • Body Shop Parts Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
    • West Chester, Pa

    Managed all aspects of the parts department. I managed everything from ordering the parts, helping out with estimates, stocking parts, controlling inventory of the in stock parts, as well as negotiating the best-price alternatives/discounts to ensure the best parts margins possible to help with the shops P&L per repair. Assisted Estimator with estimates on occasion. This company has changed hands and is now called ServiceKing.

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  At Systems International (Reading, Pa) & Rolling Rock Building Stone (Oley,Pa)

  • Reading, Pennsylvania Area

  • Armed Secuity (AT Systems) / Laborer (Rolling Rock Building Stone)

    • Jul 2003 - Jun 2004
    • Reading, Pennsylvania Area

    2003-2004 (post Marine Corps up until I started with A.W. Golden/Sterling the transportation/Collision industry) *I briefly worked at Rolling Rock Building stone in Oley, Pa as a Laborer - https://www.rollrock.com *I briefly drove an armored car/armed security (Driver/Messenger/Guard) for AT Systems, Inc in Muhlenberg, Pa (now the company has changed hands & is called Garda https://www.garda.com/ )

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  United States Marine Corps

  • MSC/NSF Thurmont , Md

  • United States Marine - 0311/8152 Presidential Guard

    • Jun 1999 - Jul 2003
    • MSC/NSF Thurmont , Md

    CAMP DAVID ~ Presidential Security- MOS 0311/ 8152 U.S.M.C.0311-Infantry / 8152-Security ~ "Yankee White" Top-Secret Security Clearance. Progressed through roles such as Infantry Squad Leader, Sentry, React Team Commander, and Corporal of the Guard at one of the nations most secure facilities. All of this taking place during the Clinton & Bush administrations. Attained the rank of Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) / Corporal.Some facts about Camp David and caliber of Marines earning this position:"The Camp is alleged to be one of the most secure facilities in the world, as reported by a Department of Defense journal in 1998. The Facility is guarded by one of the United States Marine Corps' most elite units, MSC-CD (Marine Security Company, Camp David). Each Marine is hand picked from the infantry and sent through a battery of psychological and physical tests. He then must undergo specialized security training at the Marine Corps Security Forces School, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Marines then report to Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. Assuming the Marines successfully complete all their schooling, they still must attain "Yankee White" security clearance. Only then will the Marines be eligible for the assignment at Camp David. After 12 months of service at Camp David, a Marine is awarded the Presidential Service Badge."

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  Skeet Craft Collision

  • 2461 Moselem Springs Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522

  • Body Shop Apprentice

    • Oct 1998 - Jun 1999
    • 2461 Moselem Springs Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522

    Entry Level position in the collision repair business:http://www.skeetcraft.com/I was on co-op with my vo-tech school while employed here senior year of high school - to continue my education before graduation & to gain actual on-the-job training experience at a body shop. During this stage, I was more of learner/helper/assistant and did some light repairs while employed at Skeet Craft. Invaluable experience for me in a great body shop with a reputation that does outstanding work. I would personally recommend this business for collision repair work on cars and light trucks. Brett Conrath/Proprietor