Michael Schwartz
About Michael Schwartz
Michael Schwartz is a Vehicle Condition Inspector with expertise in inspecting vehicles for structural, cosmetic, and mechanical issues. He has a background in automotive technology and has worked in various roles within the automotive industry, including positions at ACV Auctions and MSX International.
Work at ACV Auctions
Michael Schwartz currently serves as a Vehicle Condition Inspector (VCI) at ACV Auctions, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he operates within the North Jersey Territory, where he is responsible for conducting thorough inspections of vehicles. His duties include listing inspected vehicles on the ACV Auctions platform for bidding and purchasing. Michael collaborates closely with the Territory and Logistics Team to ensure efficient operations and has experience in signing up independent buyers onto the ACV platform. He also focuses on developing strong relationships with retailers and customers through live appraisals and assisting with inventory needs.
Education and Expertise
Michael Schwartz has a solid educational background in automotive technology. He studied at Universal Technical Institute, Inc., where he completed the Nissan Advanced Technical Training Program, totaling 270 hours from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he achieved a certification in Automotive Technology after completing 1530 training hours at the same institution from 2010 to 2011. His expertise includes conducting wholesale, off-lease, and retail inspections of vehicles, with a focus on identifying structural, cosmetic, and mechanical issues.
Background
Before joining ACV Auctions, Michael Schwartz gained valuable experience in various roles within the automotive industry. He worked at MSX International as a Workshop Supervisor for Jaguar Land Rover North America from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Customer Service Specialist at the Jaguar Land Rover Technical Center from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a position at Cadillac, where he worked as an Automotive Service Writer, Technology Expert, Delivery Coordinator, and Lot Manager from 2014 to 2017. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of vehicle inspection and customer service.
Professional Experience
Michael Schwartz has accumulated significant professional experience in the automotive sector. His role as a Vehicle Condition Inspector at ACV Auctions follows his tenure at MSX International, where he supervised workshop operations for Jaguar Land Rover. His experience also includes customer service roles at the Jaguar Land Rover Technical Center, where he developed skills in client interaction and support. Additionally, his time at Cadillac involved multiple responsibilities that enhanced his knowledge of automotive services and operations.