Matthew Cooper
Centreville
Summary
Accomplished General Manager and Estimator with a proven track record at Gerber Collision, adept in cost estimation and fostering team building. Renowned for leveraging estimating software to enhance accuracy and efficiency, resulting in significant client trust and repeat business. Demonstrated ability to drive year-over-year growth by implementing strategic plans and nurturing key vendor relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimator
Gerber Collision
12.2023 - Current
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
Estimator
Caliber Collision
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Provided excellent customer service and set expectaions for repairs
General Manager
Crash Champions
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
General Manager
Gerber Collision
08.2015 - 02.2022
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Provided Excellent Customer Service and repair expectations
- Problem solving and resolution, for customer and Insurance issues
- Oversaw successful launch of new product lines, coordinating between departments to ensure unified approach and timely delivery.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Maryland
MD04-1997
High School Diploma -
Anne Arundel High School
Gambrills, MD02-1995
Skills
- Cost estimation
- Material takeoffs
- Estimate preparation
- Estimating software
- Vendor relationships
- Structural systems
- Cost control estimates
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Critical thinking
Certification
ICAR Certified Gold
Timeline
Estimator
Caliber Collision
05.2024 - 12.2024
Estimator
Gerber Collision
12.2023 - Current
General Manager
Crash Champions
03.2022 - 04.2024
General Manager
Gerber Collision
08.2015 - 02.2022
ICAR Certified Gold
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Anne Arundel High School
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