Angel Priest
Huntington Beach
Summary
Performance-oriented independent contractor with proven attention to detail and experience. Drives project success and customer satisfaction with high-quality work. Expert the field and always willing to go extra mile to meet budget and schedule targets.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Writer
Huntington Beach
07.2024 - Current
- Privately contracted by independent body shops requiring thorough estimates and negotiating repairs with insurance companies for repairs. Specialty in BMW, MBZ, AUDI, PORSCHE
Senior Collision Repair Analyst
BMW of Downtown Los Angeles
Huntington Park
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Carpros Auto group/Dealership bought out Nick Alexander Imports along with the Collision center. I continued the same work process and title until I resigned from the company for a different direction.
Collision Analyst/Estimator
Nick Alexander Collision Center
Huntington Park
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Handle and oversee repair process from start to finish.
- Keep customer updated through process.
- Expert in BMW/Mini repair process.
- Negotiations with insurance for a higher profit and higher sale for company.
- Keep a high quality repair standard and customer satisfaction.
Senior Estimator/Blueprinter
ICC Collision Center
Santa Ana
12.2011 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Exclusive body shop to Crevier BMW/Mini and Audi/VW South coast.
- Handle repairs from start to finish.
- Blueprint repairs and negotiate with insurance companies.
- Follow production process to keep a high quality repair standard and keep customer informed through the process.
- Specialist and Certified knowledge in BMW/Mini/Audi/VW.
- Handled majority of shop work load with 300-500k in process.
- Team leader to CSR's, trained them in vehicle intake, process and estimating and customer service.
- Exclusive body shop to Crevier BMW/Mini and Audi/VW South coast.
Collision Estimator
Matrix Collision Center
Los Angeles
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Evaluated vehicle damage and prepared detailed repair estimates.
- Communicated with customers to understand their needs and concerns.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for claim approvals and processes.
Body shop Manager/Estimator
FX Performance
West Los Angeles
03.2003 - 05.2008
- Specialized in exotic collision repairs for Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce/Bentley etc.
- Established customer and dealer relations.
- Dealt with insurance companies for repairs and facilitated restorations as well.
- Grew shop from intake of 5 vehicles a month to 40 with 300-400k in sales.
- Built a high standard shop and name which led to the sale of the company to our main partner Ferrari of Beverly Hills mid 2008.
Collision Estimator
DC Autocraft
Burbank
06.1995 - 12.2002
- Evaluated vehicle damage and prepared detailed repair estimates.
- Communicated with customers to understand their needs and concerns.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for claim approvals and processes.
- Reviewed repair orders to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
- Collaborated with technicians to determine necessary repairs and parts.
- Maintained organized records of estimates and customer interactions.
- Assisted customers in understanding their insurance coverage options.
- Conducted final quality control check of vehicles prior to customer delivery.
- Advised customers of repair plans, discussing payment options to finalize work orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chatsworth High School
Chatsworth, CASkills
- Spanish speaking
- CCC1
- Mitchell
- Audatex estimate systems
- Repair center management systems
- Organization
- Efficiency
- High gross profit
- CSI driven
- Repair process management
- Parts ordering
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Writer
07.2024 - Current
Senior Collision Repair Analyst
BMW of Downtown Los Angeles
03.2024 - 06.2024
Collision Analyst/Estimator
Nick Alexander Collision Center
06.2019 - 03.2024
Senior Estimator/Blueprinter
ICC Collision Center
12.2011 - 03.2019
Collision Estimator
Matrix Collision Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
Body shop Manager/Estimator
FX Performance
03.2003 - 05.2008
Collision Estimator
DC Autocraft
06.1995 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Chatsworth High School
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