Organised and dependable Vehicle Damage Assessor with 8 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Aakash Desai
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Work history
Fleetline Coachworks London
Vehicle Damage Assessor
05 2023 - Current
Job overview
- With detailed and thorough assessments, the labor costs have increased by 80% compared to the costs associated with using new parts.
- Through careful optimization, I was able to add close to an hour of labor to almost each vehicle, leading to an annual profit boost of roughly £40,000 for the company.
Hopfields Auto Repairs Dartford
Vehicle Damage Assessor
02 2023 - 04 2023
Job overview
- Trained in the latest estimating software and repair methodologies, adhering to the stringent standards set by the British Auto industry.
Rajnish G. Desai - Insurance Surveyors, India
Motor Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor
11 2021 - 10 2022
Job overview
- Recommended cost-effective repair methods and generated repair feasibility reports to support informed decision-making.
- Communicated with customers to manage expectations of costs and timescales.
Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co, India
In House Motor Assessor
01 2021 - 10 2021
Job overview
- Specializing in claims investigation and management for private and high-end vehicles, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to ensure the swift and accurate resolution of complex automotive claims.
Gunvant K. Jadav - Surveyors & Loss Assessors , India
Trainee Industrial Insurance Surveyor
06 2020 - 12 2020
Job overview
- Gathered, organised and modelled data for reports and presentations.
- Performed site visits to gauge developments and assess activity.
Education
Insurance Institute of India
Level 6 Diploma from Motor & General Insurance
03/2016 - 09/2018
University overview
Uka Tersadia University
Level 6 B.Tech from Automobile Engineering
08/2012 - 07/2015
University overview
Gujrat Technological University
Level 5 Diploma from Automotive Engineering
08/2009 - 06/2012
University overview
Skills
- Audatex
- Customer service
- Automotive repair
- Fraud claims analyzer
- Claims management
- Loss adjuster
- Leadership
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Require work visa sponsorship.
- I’m interested in pursuing the full route for IMI Accreditation as a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA).
Accreditation / License
Accreditation / License
- Motor Assessor Accreditation awarded by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Equivalent to IMI VDA) - No: IRDA/IND/SLA - 120894.
Timeline
Vehicle Damage Assessor
Fleetline Coachworks
05 2023 - Current
Vehicle Damage Assessor
Hopfields Auto Repairs
02 2023 - 04 2023
Motor Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor
Rajnish G. Desai - Insurance Surveyors
11 2021 - 10 2022
In House Motor Assessor
Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co
01 2021 - 10 2021
Trainee Industrial Insurance Surveyor
Gunvant K. Jadav - Surveyors & Loss Assessors
06 2020 - 12 2020
Insurance Institute of India
Level 6 Diploma from Motor & General Insurance
03/2016 - 09/2018
Uka Tersadia University
Level 6 B.Tech from Automobile Engineering
08/2012 - 07/2015
Gujrat Technological University
Level 5 Diploma from Automotive Engineering
08/2009 - 06/2012