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- CIF Donation Helps Military Veteran Restore His Sense of Purpose After Retirement
- That’s It! He’s Had it! Part 2
- Hawaiian Technical School Instructor Helps Train Technicians of the Future
- From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Understanding and Performing Required Test Drive Procedures Isn’t an Option
- “Booth Talk” is a Podcast Created by a Refinisher for Refinishers
Stacey Phillips
Stacey Phillips is a freelance writer for the automotive industry based in Southern California. She has 20 years of experience as an editor including writing in a number of businesses and fields.
She can be reached at sphillips.autobodynews@gmail.com.
CIF Donation Helps Military Veteran Restore His Sense of Purpose After Retirement
Written by Stacey Phillips
Military veteran Sterling Keith and his wife, Rebecca, found they were facing some unexpected challenges in 2014. Sterling was suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Hawaiian Technical School Instructor Helps Train Technicians of the Future
Just over two decades ago, Marlene Spence entered the Autobody Repair & Paint Program at Honolulu Community College in 1997 and earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree two years later.
Industry “Disrupter” Launches Collision Industry Book & Patent-Pending Test-Drive Technology
Many in the collision repair industry are familiar with Frank Terlep, an experienced executive, entrepreneur, author and self-proclaimed “disrupter” of the automotive industry.
Solving the Tech Shortage: How Conditions, Culture & Compensation Can Help Body Shops Attract & Retain Employees
It wasn’t long ago when businesses looking for new employees put an ad in the newspaper hoping for a response.
Best Body Shops’ Tips: How to Position Your Collision Repair Shop for Sustainability
Over the last several years, the collision repair industry has undergone tremendous change and continues to do so, said John Shoemaker, business development manager at BASF Automotive Refinishing North America.
Best Body Shops’ Tips: Effective Repair Planning Utilizing PCE (Process-Centered Environment)
Many collision repairers are familiar with the process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Theory of Constraints and Six Sigma.
Best Body Shops’ Tips: A Roadmap to Repair Planning
You may be surprised to learn that many body shops create a “repair plan” at the end of the repair when everything has been documented and the final bill is created, according to Tim Ronak, senior services consultant at AkzoNobel.
Solving the Tech Shortage: Steps to Finding Qualified Employees
From coast to coast, collision repairers are talking about the talent pool shortage facing the industry and what can be done to address what some are calling an impending crisis.
Solving the Tech Shortage: Focusing on Kina’ole: Doing the Right Thing for the Right Reason
Samantha McCauley, a collision repair refinish instructor at Hammond High School in Hammond, IN, said it can be very challenging to acquire the proper tools and equipment needed in her classroom to properly instruct students.
The Best Body Shops’ Tips: How to Leverage the Certified Repair Model
OEM certification programs are increasingly becoming a major topic of discussion among collision repair facilities across the country.
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Solving the Tech Shortage: In-Prison Automotive Programs Provide Education & Training for Potential Hires
Terrance Jones didn’t have any automotive experience when he entered Washington State Penitentiary, let alone a skill or trade.
Solving the Tech Shortage: I-CAR is Helping Future Technicians Turn Their Passion for Cars into Lifelong Careers
Written by Stacey Phillips
When Nick Notte speaks to students across the country who are considering a job in the collision repair industry, he often shares his personal experience.
The Best Body Shops’ Tips: Volkswagen-Audi Collision Program Manager Advises Industry on Reliable Repair
Written by Stacey Phillips
Collision repairers often ask Scott Wideman, collision program manager at Volkswagen-Audi Group, how to ensure a safe and reliable repair.
Solving the Tech Shortage: CREF Brings Together Collision Repair Students & Prospective Employers
Written by Stacey Phillips
Just over a decade ago, there were approximately 1,400 high school and college collision repair programs in the United States, according to Brandon Eckenrode, director of development for the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF).