Brian Couto
Fall River
Summary
Hands-on Collision Damage Appraiser and Collision Technician. Extensive knowledge of vehicle OEM specific repair procedures and Safety features. Ensuring correct repairs and calibrations of vehicle are performed. Knowledge of automotive tools and repair techniques, repair costs and parts ordering. Efficiency-driven, highly accurate and well-organized with open and clear communication style and self-motivated approach. Mechanically inclined with good work ethic.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Damage Appraiser/Technician
Total Care Accident Repair Service
Raynham
09.2010 - Current
- Check in and disassemble vehicles according to damage noted by customer and or insurance claim notes.
- Review and analyze vehicle damage to determine and create repair plan and costs to repair vehicle.
- Have full repair plan, OE procedures, scans, and documentarion needed to negotiate repair plan with insurance appraisers.
- Order parts and follow vehicle through repair process.
- Reassembly of vehicles prior to delivery stage.
Auto Collision Technician
Barry's Buick, Cadillac and GMC
Portsmouth
07.1999 - 08.2010
- Repaired dents, straightened bent frames, and replaced panels.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG welding equipment.
- Reviewed repair estimates and discussed with shop manager.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy prior to returning the vehicle to the customer.
- Provided technical advice regarding collision repair procedures when requested.
Education
High School Diploma -
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High-school
Fall River, MA06-1994
I-Car Certified
Skills
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Damage assessment
- Documentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Repair planning
- Estimating repair costs
- Negotiation and communication
- Auto body repair techniques
- Damage assessment expertise
- Auto body repair
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Auto Damage Appraiser/Technician
Total Care Accident Repair Service
09.2010 - Current
Auto Collision Technician
Barry's Buick, Cadillac and GMC
07.1999 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High-school
I-Car Certified