Richard F. S. Sargo
Dacula
Summary
Over 30+ years of experience in the collision repair and insurance industry. Supporting professional background in managing an independent collision repair and towing facility. Professional skills encompass: Appraising| Estimates| Negotiating| Collision Repair Technician |Quality Assurance| Sub-Contractor Management |Graphic Brochure Design |Website Development| Marketing and Business Development |Information Technology Management Extremely detail oriented, analytical with extreme diverse problem-solving skills. Lifetime interest and experience in automobile body and paint work. Aluminum certified for most manufacturers Hybrid systems certified for most manufacturers Windshield and Panoramic glass roof removal / replacement
Resourceful Collision Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in precise damage assessment, advanced welding techniques, and expert paint matching to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and customer service, ensuring satisfaction with each project completed.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Master Collision Technician
Hennessy Collision
Chamblee
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Assess damages, write supplement, blueprint collision repair plan, negotiate with insurance companies, related collision mechanical repairs, full frame swapping, welding steel, aluminum and silicon bronze.
- Training of future technicians.
- Forklift operator.
- Front end Alignment Specialist with/ADAS.
- Vehicle specific training of Land Rover- Jaguar collision/ Hybrid systems, Porsche collision repair / Hybrid system, Lexus collision repair / Hybrid systems, Ford collision repair aluminum/Hybrid systems, Honda collision repair / Hybrid systems
Lead master Collision Technician
Caliber Collision
Doraville
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Assess damages, write supplement, blueprint collision repair plan, negotiate with insurance companies, related collision mechanical repairs, full frame swapping, welding steel, aluminum and silicon bronze.
- Training of future technicians.
- Forklift operator.
- Front end Alignment Specialist with/ADAS.
Lead Master Collision Technician
Bavarian Collision
BuckHead
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Assess damages, write supplement, blueprint collision repair plan, negotiate with insurance companies, related collision mechanical repairs, full frame swapping, welding steel, aluminum and silicon bronze.
- Technical training of Subaru manufacturer procedural qualifications and certifications.
Lead master Collision Technician
Classic Collison
JohnsCreek
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Assess damages, write supplement, blueprint collision repair plan, negotiate with insurance companies, related collision mechanical repairs, full frame swapping, welding steel, aluminum and silicon bronze.
Lead Master Collision Technician
SPORTS & IMPORTS COLLISION
Duluth
01.2010 - 08.2018
- Assess damages, write supplement, blueprint collision repair plan, negotiate with insurance companies, related collision mechanical repairs, full frame swapping, welding steel, aluminum and silicon bronze.
- Technical manufacturer specific training of procedural qualifications on Mercedes Benz, Lexus, Land Rover- Jaguar vehicles.
General Manager
CRASHMASTER COLLISION CENTERS
Kennesaw
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Oversaw all day to day operations, training, estimates, insurance compliances, and repairs.
Owner/Operator
KARR.LLC./KARRII.LLC.
Kennesaw
03.2007 - 04.2008
- Managed full operations of both centers which included, conducting all repair needs for 17 DRP affiliates.
- Performed investigations, field appraisals, locating parts, and repair facility negotiations for automotive, personal watercraft and motorcycle claims.
- Coordinated and assigned claims to clerical staff and performed quality assurance reviews on all estimates to ensure accuracy, compliance, detail and cost savings.
- Managed a client base of insurance companies, handled business marketing, administration, purchasing, collections, A/P, A/R, customer relations, and follow up with all parties.
- Reviewed auto sub-contractor claims and invoices, issued payments, managed computer technology operations with system upgrades, digital imaging, website creation and user training on all vehicle repairs and equipment utilized in the collision repair facility.
Collision, Mechanical Lead Repair Technician
JIM ELLIS COLLISION CENTER
Chamblee
07.2006 - 03.2007
- Performed frame straightening, welding mechanical and electrical repairs, and body repairs.
Collision, Mechanical Lead Repair Technician
TAYLOR’S COLLISION
Buford
05.2006 - 07.2006
- Performed frame straightening, welding mechanical and electrical repairs, and body repairs.
Collision, Mechanical Lead Repair Technician/Estimate Quality Assurance Director
LEXUS OF SOUTH ATLANTA
Union City
07.2005 - 05.2006
- Managed claims, supplemental repairs and repair compliance techniques.
- Performed frame straightening, welding, mechanical and electrical repairs and body repairs.
Manager/Appraiser/Collision Repair Specialist
SARGO’S COLLISION
Langhorne
05.1989 - 01.2005
- Managed full operations for the automotive repair and towing facilities which included, conducting all repair needs for 11 DRP affiliates.
- Performed investigations, field appraisals, locating parts, and repair facility negotiations for automotive, personal watercraft and motorcycle claims.
- Coordinated and assigned claims to clerical staff and performed quality assurance reviews on all estimates to ensure accuracy, compliance, detail and cost savings.
- Managed a client base of insurance companies, handled business marketing, administration, purchasing, collections, A/P, A/R, customer relations, and follow up with all parties.
- Reviewed auto sub-contractor claims and invoices, issued payments, managed computer technology operations with system upgrades, digital imaging, website creation and user training on all vehicle repairs and equipment utilized in the collision repair facility.
Skills
- Appraising
- Estimates
- Negotiating
- Collision Repair Technician
- Quality Assurance
- Sub-Contractor Management
- Graphic Brochure Design
- Website Development
- Marketing and Business Development
- Information Technology Management
- Welding techniques
- Collision repair planning
- Damage assessment
- Insurance negotiation
- Frame alignment
- ADAS calibration
- Technical training
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Operational oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Microsoft office
Qualifications Overview
- Over 30+ years of experience in the collision repair and insurance industry.
- Supporting professional background in managing an independent collision repair and towing facility.
- Professional skills encompass: Appraising, Estimates, Negotiating, Collision Repair Technician, Quality Assurance, Sub-Contractor Management, Graphic Brochure Design, Website Development, Marketing and Business Development, Information Technology Management.
- Extremely detail oriented, analytical with extreme diverse problem-solving skills.
- Lifetime interest and experience in automobile body and paint work.
- Aluminum certified for most manufacturers.
- Hybrid systems certified for most manufacturers.
- Windshield and Panoramic glass roof removal/replacement.
Timeline
Lead Master Collision Technician
Hennessy Collision
01.2022 - 11.2024
Lead master Collision Technician
Caliber Collision
01.2020 - 12.2022
Lead Master Collision Technician
Bavarian Collision
09.2019 - 12.2020
Lead master Collision Technician
Classic Collison
09.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Master Collision Technician
SPORTS & IMPORTS COLLISION
01.2010 - 08.2018
General Manager
CRASHMASTER COLLISION CENTERS
04.2008 - 05.2009
Owner/Operator
KARR.LLC./KARRII.LLC.
03.2007 - 04.2008
Collision, Mechanical Lead Repair Technician
JIM ELLIS COLLISION CENTER
07.2006 - 03.2007
Collision, Mechanical Lead Repair Technician
TAYLOR’S COLLISION
05.2006 - 07.2006
Collision, Mechanical Lead Repair Technician/Estimate Quality Assurance Director
LEXUS OF SOUTH ATLANTA
07.2005 - 05.2006
Manager/Appraiser/Collision Repair Specialist
SARGO’S COLLISION
05.1989 - 01.2005