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Kevin Bignell

Perth

Summary

Experienced Motor Vehicle Assessor with over 35 years of experience in the Automotive industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Trade qualified Panel Beater. Trade qualified Spray Painter.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Motor Vehicle Assessor

RAC
09.2022 - Current
  • Daily Assessments of Partner and non partner repair business via desktop and on roads
  • Reviewing repair methods quoted as to confirm aligned with manufactures recommendations
  • Reviewing fair and reasonable costs supplied by claims centre relating to other parties invoicing
  • Resolving customer repair quality issues if and when arise
  • Completing of quality repair sign off's for mid and post repairs
  • Completing Total loss Assessments inline with AFCA process to WOVR requirements

Motor Vehicle Assessor

Insurance Australia Group
07.2014 - 09.2022

comparison duties to current RAC assessing role

Business Owner/Operator

Planet Panel And Paint
03.2009 - 04.2014
  • Owned / operated own panel and paint shop with staff of 5 including one Mita apprentice paint sprayer
  • All aspects of vehicle repairs completed

Auto Body Shop Manager

Nova Smash Repairs
06.2005 - 11.2008
  • Examined damaged vehicles to determine degree of structural and mechanical damage
  • Stocked shop with equipment, parts and other resources to promote timely service
  • Built and maintained good relations with customers, encouraging loyalty and obtaining recommendations
  • Managed automotive system and associated software to maintain accuracy and completeness of service invoicing
  • Attained Body shop of the year during my time with Business

Automotive Paints Technical Advisor

BASF Coatings
03.2002 - 01.2005
  • Supporting Melbourne's panel shops using Glasurit products

Education

Trade Certificate -

Barnfiel Technical College

Skills

  • Understanding of panel shop cost rates
  • Good rapport with many Perth panel shop operators
  • Willingness to Improve
  • Proficient In word and excel
  • Professionalism and strong work ethic

Certification

  • 03/01/22, ICAR Platinum Individual
  • 11/01/15, CERT IV Vehicle Loss Adjusting
  • 08/01/01, CITY & GUILDS Level 3 Vehicle Body Competences

References

  • Nathan Anderson, Motor Assessing Manager, 0411 010 285
  • Mark Stiffel, HGV Truck operator, 0424 756 992

Timeline

Motor Vehicle Assessor

RAC
09.2022 - Current

Motor Vehicle Assessor

Insurance Australia Group
07.2014 - 09.2022

Business Owner/Operator

Planet Panel And Paint
03.2009 - 04.2014

Auto Body Shop Manager

Nova Smash Repairs
06.2005 - 11.2008

Automotive Paints Technical Advisor

BASF Coatings
03.2002 - 01.2005

Trade Certificate -

Barnfiel Technical College
Kevin Bignell