Keenen Gilbert
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Professional in automotive repair management with strong track record in leading body shop operations. Skilled in collision repair, inventory management, and customer service. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. I have also learned the Powder Coating Industry from a End-User perspective. Reliable, results-focused leader with keen eye for quality and efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Shop Manager
Bob’s Auto Body Repair & BJ Powder Coating
2021.01 - Current
Day to day operation of the Body Shop and Powder Coating.
- Coordinated and supervised 11 shop and assigned tasks and work orders.
Body Shop Estimator
Caliber Collision
2020.01 - 2021.01
Assess Damage to vehicles involved in a Collision. Negotiate with Insurance companies on times, parts and rates.
Body Shop Manager
Service King
2018.01 - 2020.01
Day to Day operations at Service King.
Body Shop Manager
Ben Clymer's
2017.01 - 2018.01
Manager
Indio Collision
2013.01 - 2016.01
Senior Account Manager
Akzo Nobel/LKQ
2006.01 - 2012.01
Automotive coatings Sales Representative for the Inland Empire, witch is in Southern California. Never a down year in sales.
Senior Sales Representative
Sherwin Williams Automotive
1995.01 - 2006.01
Master Council award winner four times. Sales Representative of the year for Automotive Coatings two times. Never a down sales year.
Skills
- General Motors Certification
- Akzo Nobel Sikkens
- Automotive Coatings Certification
- Sherwin Williams Automotive Coatings Certification
- Sales Rep of the year for Sherwin Williams one year
- Sales Rep of the year for Automotive Division twice
- Never a down year in Sales
- Staff training and development
- Quality control
- Training and coaching
- Budgeting and financial management
Timeline
Body Shop Manager
Bob’s Auto Body Repair & BJ Powder Coating
2021.01 - Current
Body Shop Estimator
Caliber Collision
2020.01 - 2021.01
Body Shop Manager
Service King
2018.01 - 2020.01
Body Shop Manager
Ben Clymer's
2017.01 - 2018.01
Manager
Indio Collision
2013.01 - 2016.01
Senior Account Manager
Akzo Nobel/LKQ
2006.01 - 2012.01
Senior Sales Representative
Sherwin Williams Automotive
1995.01 - 2006.01