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12296 TU03N - The Mechanics of Estimating

Course Code: TU03N Presenter(s): Mike Anderson Event Type: Conference Session (3-hour) Tracks: NACE Management

Description:

Mike will share with the attendees a variety of websites, tools, forms and technology applications that will allow the estimator to become more efficient and accurate in their duties of writing a thorough damage analysis. Benefits include: improving cycle time, reducing friction in the negotiation process and improving CSI.  Tools such as the “Spot Repair Calculator”, ASA Not Included Charts, Blend Within a Panel Refinish Break Down, Structural Repair Calculator and a variety of other documents and tools will be showcased. This course will provide Estimators with resources to understand, support and justify their positions for restoring the vehicle back to Pre-Accident Condition. In addition, Mike will showcase over 30 helpful websites that are FREE and available to collision repair facilities to view OEM parts diagrams, vehicle composite types and much, much more. This seminar was designed with the needs of everyone involved in the estimating process in mind.

Presenter(s):

Mike Anderson CollisionAdvice.com VA United States   Mike Anderson is the former owner of Wagonwork Collision Centers, two highly acclaimed shops located in Alexandria, Virginia. His technical staff was ASE-certified and his collision technicians were also certified by Lincoln Basic Motorsports Welding accreditation course. Mikes serves on the Mitchell and Motor advisory boards, the ASE test review committee and the ASA collision division operations committee. Mike has served on the board of directors for WMABA and the VA Automotive Legislative Committee, has been a member of CIC, SCRS, CAPA and the National Auto Body Council and served as the State of Virginia Skills USA contest chairman for over 15 years. Mike also serves as a facilitator for DuPont’s highly recognized Business Council 20 Groups as well as facilitates the DuPont Performance Services Damage Analysis course. Mike's received the NABC’s PRIDE award for service to mankind above and beyond his business and the city of Alexandria, Virginia's "Heart of the Community Award" as well as numerous other community service awards. Mike was also awarded and recognized from the Governor of the State of the Virginia for his contribution to the Virginia State Education System.