Aaron Burroughs
Redlands,CA
Summary
Skilled Automotive Collision Technician recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in auto body repair, paint matching, and dent removal techniques. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and communication to ensure projects are completed to customer satisfaction. Continually seek opportunities to enhance quality of work through ongoing learning and application of latest industry advancements.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Automotive Collision Technician
Self Employed
Redlands, California
03.2025 - Current
- Inspected damaged vehicles to assess repair needs and establish repair plans.
- Performed bodywork repairs using hand tools and power equipment efficiently.
- Replaced and repaired auto body parts, including panels and bumpers accurately.
- Matched paint colors and applied finishes for seamless vehicle restoration.
- Collaborated with clients to discuss repair options and provide updates regularly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials to support ongoing repair projects effectively.
- Ordered necessary parts supplies materials from external vendors as required by job orders.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Tested repaired systems for proper operation following completion of repairs.
- Filled dents with body filler materials and smoothed surfaces with sandpaper or other abrasives to prepare for painting.
Collision Repair Technician
Caliber collision
Katy, Texas
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Mixed and applied paint to match original vehicle colors.
- Removed and replaced damaged parts following manufacturer specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Maintained safety standards in the repair shop environment.
- Documented repair processes and parts used for each vehicle.
- Implemented vehicle structure expertise to effectively remove and replace damaged components.
- Re-sprayed damaged areas to match original finish, utilizing spray guns to paint small areas and spray booth to finish large surface areas.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Installed new or repaired parts using hand tools or power tools as required.
- Utilized welding techniques when necessary to reattach structural components of vehicles.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on customer vehicles.
- Applied primers and sealers prior to painting in order to ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat.
- Inspected vehicles prior to delivery to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Documented details of repair work performed on each vehicle in a computer system.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Cleaned, sanded, buffed, and primed surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Filled depressions with body filler materials such as plastic resin putty.
- Tested fitted parts for proper fitment prior to final assembly.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as bumpers, fenders, doors, windows, frames, radiators, grills, headlights.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques.
- Utilized computerized measuring systems for accurate repairs.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in the work area.
Education
21,22,41 And 15 Welding Certification - Pipe Welding
Local 250
Gardena 03.2008 - 06.2008
2 Year Completion - Auto Collision
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA 09.2003 - 05.2005
GED
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Bodywork repair
- Paint matching
- Parts replacement
- Welding techniques
Timeline
Automotive Collision Technician
Self Employed
03.2025 - Current
Collision Repair Technician
Caliber collision
02.2024 - 03.2025
21,22,41 And 15 Welding Certification - Pipe Welding
Local 250
03.2008 - 06.2008
2 Year Completion - Auto Collision
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
09.2003 - 05.2005
GED