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Erik Villicana

Whittier

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Seidner's Collision Center, excelling in team building and customer service. Expert in auto damage appraisal using Mitchell Connect, I drive operational efficiency and enhance client satisfaction through strategic problem-solving and training initiatives. Committed to fostering a high-performance culture and achieving business growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Seidner's Collision Center
Montebello
10.2022 - Current
  • Directed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
  • Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a skilled team.
  • Implemented customer service strategies to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
  • Analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for business growth and improvement.
  • Established safety protocols to maintain compliance and ensure employee well-being.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.

Centralized file manager

Service King Collision Repairs
Bellflower
06.2017 - 10.2022

Conducted central estimator reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance standards.

Demonstrated advanced proficiency in auto damage estimating using CCC One and Mitchell Connect.

Leveraged over six years of technical experience in auto damage estimating.

Led and managed a team of collision experts to enhance operational performance.

Service Advisor

Scott Robinson Honda
Torrance
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assisted customers with service inquiries and appointment scheduling.
  • Provided clear explanations of vehicle maintenance and repair services.
  • Coordinated with technicians to ensure timely service completion.
  • Managed customer follow-ups to confirm satisfaction with services rendered.
  • Handled customer complaints and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
  • Educated clients on vehicle care and maintenance best practices.
  • Assisted with scheduling appointments for service work to be performed on vehicles.
  • Greeted customers and addressed their needs in a professional manner.

Parts Manager

Golden Auto Body
Santa Monica
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Placed auto parts orders and inspected received items for quality assurance.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of critical parts.
  • Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of parts and materials.
  • Developed procedures for handling returns and exchanges of parts efficiently.
  • Organized and monitored inventory levels of parts, tools, and supplies.
  • Provided certified parts to body technicians to enhance repair efficiency.
  • Reviewed estimates to ensure selection of appropriate certified parts.

Education

Some college - Auto Collision Estimating

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05.2011

HS Diploma -

Huntington Park HS
Huntington Park, CA
05.2011

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving
  • Repair efficiency
  • Training and coaching
  • Team building and leadership
  • Administrative support
  • Relationship development
  • Remote work
  • Organizational skills
  • Auto damage appraisal
  • Mitchell Connect and CCC One software
  • Attention to detail
  • Work ethic
  • Insurance guidelines

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

General Manager

Seidner's Collision Center
10.2022 - Current

Centralized file manager

Service King Collision Repairs
06.2017 - 10.2022

Service Advisor

Scott Robinson Honda
01.2015 - 06.2017

Parts Manager

Golden Auto Body
01.2012 - 06.2015

Some college - Auto Collision Estimating

Cerritos College

HS Diploma -

Huntington Park HS
Erik Villicana