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10+ years of experience
inspections of vehicles and approved/signed off on finished projects. (1992 to 2012)
- Actively marketed the body shop’s services to local companies as well as acquiring
- Developed extensive referral business from satisfied customers.
- Successfully passed all AQMD and CMFD inspections.
- Maintained 100% safety record, with zero workers’ compensation claims.
- Consolidated vendors, resulting in significantly reduced costs.
- Improved signage throughout the exterior and interior of the shop.
- Promoted to General Manager from Senior Auto Body Technician in 2006.
- Performed repairs on luxury vehicles. Ensured all finished work met
- Completed repairs on a wide variety of damaged vehicles, ranging from compact cars and sedans to vans and trucks.
- Served as the shop’s Heavy Body Specialist.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed vehicle damage and made plan for repair
- Performed cosmetic repairs by cutting or applying body filler
- Repaired and/or replaced damaged components
- Diagnosed, analyzed, straightened and aligned unibody parts using a tram
- Cut high strength steel, removed and replaced modular glass
- Safely prepared vehicles for repair
0-5 years of experience
Recognized accident related damages such as roof or hood displacement
- Repaired damaged vehicle frame, inner structure, and cosmetic aspects
- Reported additional damages to the management for supplement
- Recommended special operations such as alignment for wheels
6-10 years of experience
- Repaired and refinished semi tractor-trailers, as well as fiberglass hoods and various panels
- Responsible for the restoration of classic cars and trucks and the fabrication and creation of patch panels
- Mixed and tinted DuPont waterborne and solvent based paints and managed complex repairs and troubleshooting projects
- Repaired difficult and problem plastic bumpers and panels with Fusor 2 part repair products and have vast experience with high end imports such as VW and Mercedes Benz
0-5 years of experience
The full-time auto body technician
- Constantly strived to produce the highest quality of workmanship with goal being “zero comebacks”
- Repaired a variety of vehicles for insurance claims or for car auction resale’s.
- Significantly increased car sales, both on-site and at auctions, as a result of my extreme attention to detail and drive to create a flawless product
10+ years of experience
Repair vehicles and components systems
- Conducted detailed inspection of vehicles, parts and components
- Operated and maintained shop equipment
- Operate necessary software and diagnostic equipment
- Performed repairs on vehicles according to manufacturer standards
- Exceptional ability to work independently
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Facilitated work and prepared all vehicles for body repair
0-5 years of experience
Assessed vehicle damages prior to deconstruction of necessary parts
- Responsible for cutting off, straightening, and replacing parts on customers vehicles
- Frequently performed MIG welding on various body panels
- Matched paint colors and sprayed repaired parts to meet specific quality standards
- Met all safety standards by wearing respirators and other PPE
- Sanded and buff vehicles to remove all blemishes and impurities
- Reassembled of vehicles after all paint/buff jobs have been completed
6-10 years of experience
Supervised and trained employees
- Lead painter
- Arranged shipments of supplies from distributor on a weekly basis
- Estimating
- Parts ordering and receiving
- Negotiated repair costs and alternate parts usage with insurance companies
- Maintained and updated multiple databases for scheduling of appointments, inventory and shop maintenance.
6-10 years of experience
Prepared written estimates for clientele using automotive software systems.
- Conducted appraisals on all foreign and domestic vehicle models.
- Responsible for claims processing to ensure accuracy with body shop owner.
- Replaced, repaired, and refinished bodies on a wide range of U.S. and foreign vehicles ensuring attention to detail to meet delivery deadlines and quality standards.
- Handle client inquiries and troubleshooting to resolve problems to ensure customer satisfaction.
0-5 years of experience
Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office 2007 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Citrix – Remote Connectivity, RegMon, and the Remedy Ticketing System.
- Computer Operating Systems: Linux, Windows NT, Windows 95/98, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008.
- Diagnosed faults on vehicles.
- Dealt with customer queries and diagnosed errors.
- Installed equipment, components and systems.
- Tested vehicles both before and after repair.
- Managed and maintained inventory and processed orders.
- Conducted cost effective repairs and replaced crumpled parts.
- Replaced and straightened bent parts.
- Rebuilt totaled vehicles for re-sale.
0-5 years of experience
I prepare vehicles for paint, which includes disassembling and reassembling of parts, and masking off parts; both interior and exterior.
- I manage the inventory of parts and inform management of any parts that need to be ordered.
- I repair both foreign and domestic vehicles after collision.
- Remove and install engines, parts, transmissions, a/c compressors, light bulbs, and timing belts.
- I also complete oil changes, tune-ups, exhaust welding, and the re-charging of battery and system diagnostics.
0-5 years of experience
Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
- Applied skills in light frame straightening and equipment alignments
- Key partner to shop estimators by providing labor and parts estimates while establishing a completion time
- Assist Insurance Adjusters writing vehicle damage repair estimates
10+ years of experience
Perform all aspects of collision repairs to all makes of vehicles including: Frame & uni-body repairs, panel repair & replacement, PDR repair.
- Responsible for company compliance of EPA and OSHA rules and regulations
- Experienced with vendors and customers
- Team leader of up to 6 techs simultaneously
6-10 years of experience
- Managed 5 shop employees
- Inventory control of parts and supplies
- Generated estimates for repair services
- Served as liaison between customers and insurance companies
- Assessed customer’s satisfaction upon completion of services
- Performed auto body repair and refinishing
0-5 years of experience
Follow supervisors’ instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
- Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
- File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
- Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
- Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
- Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
- Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
10+ years of experience
Lead auto body technician
- Inspected damaged vehicles for estimate preparation
- Assisted (when needed) in preparing estimates for insurance claim and/or individuals
- Ordered needed materials from vendors (parts, paint, etc.)
- Preformed auto body reconstruction
- Priming and painting expertise also used in restoring vehicles
0-5 years of experience
- Skill sets include sanding, dent removal, body straightening
- Diagnosed and repaired drivability and engine performance
- Diagnostics of electrical/electronic systems, brake systems, suspension and steering components
- Performed on-board diagnostics on a variety of vehicles
- Maintain high standards of customer service
0-5 years of experience
Write complete damage and repair estimates and supplements including re-inspection after teardown.
- Evaluate total loss value of a vehicle.
- Complete filing including estimates, invoices and insurance claims.
- Order and quality control of parts and supplies.
- Structural and non-structural body repair including frame pull, metal work and part replacement.
- Knowledgeable of all matters of insurance claims.
0-5 years of experience
Assist in writing estimate supplements for repairs.
- Perform necessary repairs to vehicles to their pre-accident condition such as replacing radiator supports, frame rails, (Uni-Body vehicles).
- Specializes in full frame and heavily damaged vehicles of all makes and models.
- Also performed other duties as requires such as AC evacuation and recharging systems, troubleshooting, electrical and sheet metal alignment, replacement of air bag sensors, modules and their computerized components, installation and alignment of sheet metal parts.
- In-house SMC, matte and resin fiberglass specialist.
- Drive fork-lifts moving vehicles between Collision Dept and Refinishing Dept
0-5 years of experience
Performed the necessary tasks to return the vehicle to its pre-accident condition
- Prepared the vehicle through the stages of the painting process
- Mixed the various paints to achieve a perfect color match
- Performed routine maintenance on paint booth
- Detailed finished vehicles for customer pickup
- Responsible for keeping tools and supplies in order as well as keeping work area clean
- Wrote estimates of damaged vehicles
- Covered all managerial duties while manager was out of office
- Provided excellent customer service
6-10 years of experience
Examine and repair damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles
- Refinish repaired surface with sander and spray gun
- Straighten bent frames with pneumatic & hydraulic straightening machine
- Bolt or weld replacement parts; cab/sheet metal repair & composite bonding
0-5 years of experience
Making sure all cars are prepped and ready for paint.
- Inspected and evaluated all areas of damage.
- Mixing the correct color of paint and proper amount of paint.
- Painting the vehicles that have been prepped.
- Wet sand, buff and polish all vehicles that have minor defects.
6-10 years of experience
All Aspects of auto body repair
- Assisting customers with warranty concerns
- Going over estimates and comparing that with the damage on the vehicle and making the necessary adjustments.
- Body Repair, Panel replacement, Frame Straightening and Computerized measuring for accuracy (Chief)
- Ford Warranty Work and Recalls to Ford spec
- Troubleshooting
- All previously listed skills also.
6-10 years of experience
Diagnosed faults on vehicles
- Repaired broken and worn mechanical components
- Installed equipment, components and systems
- Tested vehicles both before and after repair
- Conducted cost effective repairs and replaced crumpled parts
- Replaced and straightened bent parts
0-5 years of experience
- Paint and cut ins door, hood, and deck lids on different vehicles.
- Uses plastic and fiberglass filler for repairs.
- Operates a wire welder to replace body parts.
- Operates power and hand tools as required.
- Estimates time, parts, and materials needed for making repairs
- Demonstrates the proper use and application of paint materials
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, such as changing oil, filters, brakes, and tires.
0-5 years of experience
A multimillion dollar high end custom oriented automotive facility
- Worked independently in a creative custom environment
- Used experience, and customer input, to determine direction to go to achieve the best results to satisfy the customer, and also provide the highest profitability for the company
- Multitasked between several projects, and coordinated between other departments
- Dealt directly with multiple venders, and outside sources to complete the tasks at hand
0-5 years of experience
- Removed damaged parts from vehicles which sustained collision damage
- Assisted in full frame and uni-body repairs
- Worked with auto body technicians to complete repairs
- Painting, detailing, panel repair
0-5 years of experience
A highly talented Automotive Body Repairer with excellent customer relation skills who has knowledgeable experience in straightening bent bodies, removing dents, and replacing parts that cannot be repaired; remarkable experience in repairing all types of vehicles, including large trucks, buses, tractor-trailers, cars and small trucks according to repair manuals, using hand tools and power tools and nitrogen plastic fuzer welders.
- Very physically fit and able to perform all aspects of the job
- Assisted in doing the prep work on all projects.
- Often asked to explain complicated processes to customers.
- Responsible for finishing work on the more complicated consumer vehicle projects.
- Well-versed in all of the safety aspects of the industry
- Exceptional presentation and description skills
- Able to establish strong bonds with clients
- Very familiar with the guidelines and limitations of insurance work
- Able to create a strong network of referring clients
6-10 years of experience
Removed dents, dings, made cosmetic repairs to fix scratches.
- Replaced auto parts such as fenders, lights, ect. when warranted.
- Sanded, primed and painted vehicles after filling cavities and removing rust to create smooth surface.
- Made expert paint color selection to make vehicle look good as new.
- Welded various parts as necessary.
0-5 years of experience
Applies primer and repaints vehicle body surfaces using brush or spray guns for completing body work
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools
- Performs repair work on vehicle bodies
- Determining the position of exact damage area and restoring it according to the need
- Preparing the list of all vehicle parts needed for repair
- Performing efficient duties of reconstructing the exterior and interior
- Delivering prompt services on or before deadline
- Ability to communicate with the vendors and clients easily
- Maintain accurate invoice and work order records
- Performs other related duties as assigned
0-5 years of experience
File, grind, smooth and repair surfaces, utilizing power tools to perform body repair work on damaged areas
- Determine measurements required to frame-damaged vehicles
- Fill dents with body plastic
- Align bodies, doors, and frames
- Weld and braze auto bodies
0-5 years of experience
Perform bracket straightening.
- Repair body panels by patching holes in metal.
- Perform suspension work by removing/replacing springs, shocks, and bushings.
- Remove and replace fuel tanks on vehicles.
- Remove and replace damaged radiators and windshields.
- Remove and re-install AC condensers.
- Recharge air conditioner.
10+ years of experience
Auto body repair and painting
- Responsible for repairing vehicles, painting vehicles, reassembling vehicles and detailing vehicles.
- Certified welder
- Certified painter through GM
- Certified NDT – level 2 in ET, MT and PT
- Repairman’s card for painting through FAA at Elliott Aviation
- Certified through FAA for NDT in ET, MT and PT
0-5 years of experience
Assist with various jobs in the shop such as body work and mechanical
- Do body work such as repairing dents in vehicles
- Prepare vehicles for paint by sanding, cleaning, taping
- Fix many different mechanical issues such as replacing brake pads, suspension components, swap motors, etc
0-5 years of experience
Consult with customers regarding issues and diagnose problems.
- Write up repair orders, provide time and cost estimate.
- Evaluated vehicle performance and recommend repairs or maintenance.
- Collaborate well and relate easily to diverse colleagues and customers.
- Get the job done, when they need to get done.
10+ years of experience
Oversee and Complete all estimates of repair
- Performing lead responsibilities and assisting other leads on their jobs
- Hire and train new employees in their duties
- Interact and assist insurance agents with the estimates
- Write and adjust estimates of repair
- Generate automotive supplements
0-5 years of experience
Disassemble damaged vehicles
- Repair and refinish sheet metal
- Structural analysis and repairs completed
- Reassemble repaired vehicles
- Document repairs completed
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for collision repair work
- Followed estimate paperwork for parts and accurately got the jobs done on time
- Built up reputation with customers and insurance companies
- Achieved good ratings from insurance companies
- Able to work flat rate very efficiently
0-5 years of experience
Helped the body workers teardown and repair cars
- Changed radiators, air compressors, belts and radiator hoses
- Fixed front and back bumpers, doors and hoods
- Helped pull car frames
- Replaced inner and outer tie rods, upper and lower ball joints
0-5 years of experience
Repaired/replaced damaged vehicle panels and windshields.
- Complete sheet metal welding/surface preparation.
- Installed replacement components on vehicles after being painted.
- Detailed vehicle clean-up and paint restoration.
0-5 years of experience
Removed damaged parts from vehicles which sustained collision damage
- Assisted in full frame and unibody repairs
- Worked with auto body technicians to complete vehicle repairs
- Panel repair work, painting and detailing of vehicles
0-5 years of experience
Repair damages requested by customer
- Refinish paint on vehicle
- Fully detail vehicle before pick up
- Assist customers with any needs
- Operating forklifts
- Stocking shelves
0-5 years of experience
- Replaced broken car parts
- Completed general body work
- Repaired dents and rusty metal
- Prepped cars for paint
- Cleaned shop and cars in lot
10+ years of experience
- Welding and fabricating of automobiles
- Repaired vehicles due to an accident or collision
- Painted vehicles to customer specification
- Restoring vehicles to its original condition
- Maintained work orders and service requests
- Tested vehicles both before and after repair
10+ years of experience
- Welding and fabricating of automobiles
- Repaired vehicles due to an accident or collision
- Painted vehicles to customer specification
- Restoring vehicles to its original condition
- Maintained work orders and service requests
- Tested vehicles both before and after repair
0-5 years of experience
- Make repairs to damaged cars, using appropriate tools.
- Bondo & Sanding, making sure that the car gets to paint in a timely manner
- Communicate with other departments to orchestrate a timely fix.
0-5 years of experience
- Communicating with customers
- Prep and wet sanding
- Prep work before sanding
- Vinyl graphics
- Primer and basic color spraying
- Disassembling and reassembling motorcycles
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