Improving the VDA team average hours per job; resulting in an increase of 1.2 hours per jobIncrease in sub contract profitsImplemented a 48 hour invoicing rule once cars are completed to increase cash flowReviewing potential total losses to gain additional profitable business through liasing with manufacturers, insurers and customersPlaying a key role in the compliance of the BS10125 Kite mark by ensuring manufacturers methods are used and all relevant protocol… Show more Improving the VDA team average hours per job; resulting in an increase of 1.2 hours per jobIncrease in sub contract profitsImplemented a 48 hour invoicing rule once cars are completed to increase cash flowReviewing potential total losses to gain additional profitable business through liasing with manufacturers, insurers and customersPlaying a key role in the compliance of the BS10125 Kite mark by ensuring manufacturers methods are used and all relevant protocol is followedConstantly reviewing key to key figures and trying to reduce this figure by using repair over replacePre estimating jobs where possible to reduce the length of time we have the customer car onsiteHoliday/Training cover for the VDA team on any site Show less

Managing, hiring, firing and training a Bodyshop team of 12, consisting of Estimators, Workshop staff, Reception & DriversAchievement of Vauxhalls Bodyshop of the year for 3 consecutive yearsFull integration and implementation of British Kite Mark PAS125 and a new management system AutoflowEnsuring my industry knowledge, work based learning and proven track record is used effectively to train, monitor and achieve departmental targetsEffective use of repair over… Show more Managing, hiring, firing and training a Bodyshop team of 12, consisting of Estimators, Workshop staff, Reception & DriversAchievement of Vauxhalls Bodyshop of the year for 3 consecutive yearsFull integration and implementation of British Kite Mark PAS125 and a new management system AutoflowEnsuring my industry knowledge, work based learning and proven track record is used effectively to train, monitor and achieve departmental targetsEffective use of repair over replace estimating techniqueConsistent daily costing and invoicing to keep business cashflow strong Show less