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Last Post 05/15/2010 12:58 PM by Ray Hall

Pointers please

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jspek9

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05/15/2010 2:17 AM

Hey guys

I've been trying to get in to the auto claims industry with a carrier for a while now with out much luck. I'm looking in the Nashville (middle TN) area. I know a lot of you guys came from a carrier background so I'm hoping you can give me the critique I need to be as appealing as possible. I have been applying online and since Nashville is a new area for me I don't have any contacts here at all. Here is a copy of my resume and cover letter. If you guys can give me any ideas I sure would appreciate it.

Dear Employer

This letter is to express my interest in your position in auto claims. I believe I would make a fantastic candidate for this position. I am well versed in many core areas for this position. I have more than five years in the auto collision repair industry, and more than 4 years in customer service. I know the importance of keeping the company and the customer happy. I have the experience and character to write the estimate and insure that it is done properly the first time saving your company time and money. I am excited about the possibility to work for your company and the ability to help your company succeed. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications in more detail.

Sincerely,

Jacob R. Banas

(618)889-3351

Note: area code is not local Nashville.

865 Bellevue Rd k22

Nashville Tn 37221

j.banas@hotmail.com

865 Bellevue Rd Apt. K22

Nashville, TN 37221

Phone (618) 889-3351

Note: Area code is not local Nasville

E-mail j.banas@hotmail.com

Jacob Banas

Objective	To obtain a position in insurance claims using my intimate automotive knowledge, customer service, team work, computer, and communicative skills.
Employment	Jan 08 to Present Advance Auto Parts Nashville, TN Assistant Manager/General Manager § Shift manager. § Manage inventory and employee schedules. § Diagnose automotive problems. § Counsel customers on automotive repairs. § Handle daily cash, customer orders, and sales paperwork. July 04 to Jan 08 Vernell’s Body Shop Marion, IL Collision Technician § General body work and custom semi truck chassis modification. § Fabrication and welding. § Equipment operation. § Tractor trailer accident recovery and clean up. § Hand tool, power tool, and pneumatic tool operation.
Education	00 to 03 John A. Logan College Carterville IL Associate in General Studies / Collision repair § Vice President of JALC Auto Body Club.
References	Jo Dene Wheatley (618) 998-8120 Advance Auto Parts Store Manager John Shoot (618) 922-5971 Contractor Anne Delaporte (618) 998-8120 Advance Auto Parts Commercial Parts
Summary of Qualifications	§ Experience writing auto estimates. § Experience writing repair orders. § Experience in retail and commercial auto parts. § Experience Identifying damage after collision. § Experience in auto, heavy truck, and heavy equipment repair. § Extensive customers service experience. § Advance Auto Parts leadership skills and management training.

Leland

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Posts:741

05/15/2010 2:47 AM
"ensure", not "insure". Good job getting your resume on this website for all to see. Have you tried cold calling? Why not call a body shop and ask them if they know any adjusters. Then call those adjusters and ask them if their bosses have phone numbers. Than call those bosses and tell them you would like 4 minutes of their time to drop off your resume in person and say hello. If you call 30 body shops and get the names of 10 adjusters who refer you to only 4 bosses you might have a chance to speak with a hiring boss. That should take no more than 3 days of phone calling if you are slow. Good luck.

Ray Hall

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Posts:2443

05/15/2010 12:58 PM
A city like Nashville will probably have one or two large franchise auto appraisal firms, follow Lelands advise and you make get on.(Property Damage Appraisals PDA) or ADA Auto Damage Appraisals). Some large casualty adjusters have staff appraisers, try Crawford, Gay & Taylor, GAB, Custard, Mayfield, Greene etc. If you are squeeky clean State Farm, Allstate, Geico, Progressive, AAA and lots of big auto carriers have staff appraisers for drive through and shop inspections.Call the large dealers body shop,s or better go by.

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