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Lynbrook, New York

Long Island

Consultant to Auto Body Shop Owners/ Operators

East Meadow New York

Implemented new CCC One and Management System, increasing efficiency and profitability.Upgraded operation systems throughout the shop, which included shop equipment and re-designing the production floor plan for a more productive shop. Implemented a vehicle check- in system and a quality control mechanism to assure customer satisfaction - resulting in fewer come-backs. Established a new office system to help streamline parts ordering, supply storage, inventory control, and production tracking. Designed and put into place a parts receiving, returns and storage system increasing correct parts for each repair without delays. Turn around for returns or exchanges were cut down considerably. Instituted the use of LIPA rebates program to update shop lighting. Negotiated repairs and supplemental repairs as warranted with insurance appraisers.

Rockville Centre New York

Responsible for all aspects of managing a high-volume collision center. Implemented new CCC One and AudaTex estimating and management systems, increasing efficiency and profitability. Set lean production system into place maximizing profitability on all repairs while maintaining high quality control and excellent customer service. Efficiently negotiated above-average discounts on all parts and supplies. Negotiated repairs and supplemental repairs as warranted with insurance appraisers. Responsibilities also included hiring and training all personnel, payroll systems, and advertising. Designed company website and Facebook page and maintained both.

Smithtown, Ny

Managed all body shop operations, staff placement and training. Responsible for insurance negotiations, parts and supplies control, warranty claims, advertising and customer relations.

Melville, Ny

Reorganized and modernized two body shop locations. Initiated new business systems in both locations. Hired and supervised completely new staff. Re-established customer base.

Hempstead, Ny

Supervised auto body shop and office staff. Maintained dealer accounts while continually developing new accounts. Controlled parts and supplies ordering, equipment purchases, insurance claims negotiations, and customer relations.

Garden City Park, Ny

Started a new business and built it to a profitable full-service auto body facility. Developed several new and used dealer accounts and a 24-hour towing service. Business was sold in 1990.

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