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Brian Mountain

Taunton

Summary

Detail-oriented, respected professional with 20+ years experience in collision repair management and insurance claims process. Self-motivated leader with a proven record of increased productivity and operational efficiency. Relationship builder who fosters a team environment while also working with vendors and repair facilities to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. Exceptional people skills with solid business results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auto Damage Appraiser II

MAPFRE Insurance
09.2023 - Current
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing concerns and answering questions promptly throughout the appraisal process.
  • Provide coverage for CAR EZ and Ashland/Holliston areas as needed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing accurate and timely damage assessments for vehicles involved in accidents and other insurance losses.
  • Coach and collaborate with team members to create an environment for continuous improvement.



Body Shop Director

Herb Chambers Collision Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supervised and managed shop operations and tasks.
  • Coordinated and supervised 18shop and field service technicians and assigned tasks and work orders.

Body Shop Director

Collision 24
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with peers, employees, vendors and insurance companies to facilitate productive business dealings.
  • Implemented business development processes, customer service and operating procedures resulting in increased production yield.
  • Utilized Reynolds & Reynolds and CCC to prepare and manage annual operating budget of body shop.
  • Elevated employee morale while increasing gross profit by 100% in under two years.

Director Of Fixed Operations

Bourne Enterprises Inc
11.2009 - 12.2016
  • Provided staff training, coaching and mentoring to effectively implement best practices and new policies or programs.
  • Supervised mechanics, service advisors, parts and auto body personnel.
  • Monitored departments financial performance through daily reports.
  • Boosted staff loyalty and reduced turnover with introduction of innovative programs.
  • Collaborated with suppliers in development and implementation of improvement plans, promotional strategies and customer services optimization.

Body Shop Manager

The Collision Center
02.1999 - 11.2009
  • Managed ADP operating system and associated software to maintain accuracy and completeness of service invoicing and sales forecasting
  • Built and maintained good relations with customers and insurance companies, encouraging loyalty and obtaining recommendations.
  • Established production goals and evaluated key performance indicators (KPI) related to profitability, efficiency and revenue.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brockton High School
Brockton, MA

Daimler Chrysler

Skills

  • Empathetic leadership
  • Conflict mediation and resolution
  • Verbal and written communication
  • CCC One, Mitchell & RMC proficient
  • Proven relationship builder
  • Employee training oversight
  • Guidewire and CCC portal proficient
  • Inventory Tracking and Management

Certification

  • MA Auto Damage Appraiser License # 5414379
  • ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Certified
  • ASE Collision Estimator
  • I-Car Certified

Timeline

Auto Damage Appraiser II

MAPFRE Insurance
09.2023 - Current

Body Shop Director

Herb Chambers Collision Center
01.2023 - 09.2023

Body Shop Director

Collision 24
01.2017 - 12.2022

Director Of Fixed Operations

Bourne Enterprises Inc
11.2009 - 12.2016

Body Shop Manager

The Collision Center
02.1999 - 11.2009

High School Diploma -

Brockton High School

Daimler Chrysler
Brian Mountain