Alex Mcintyre
Brush Prairie,WA
Summary
Skilled automotive body and related repairer with hands-on experience in vehicle body restoration and customization. Known for precision in matching paint, repairing body damage, and customizing vehicles according to specifications. Strong problem-solving abilities and adept at using a wide range of tools and equipment to achieve desired outcomes. Contributed to increasing customer satisfaction through quality repairs and efficient service.
Thorough Auto Body Painter with established talents. Successful at hand-painting and dip-painting. Adept at sanding, priming, and taping cars of all sizes and models.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Painter's Helper
Ford
Brush Prairie, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Made tools such as sprayers, buffers and brushes available prior to start of each paint job.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Assist in the application of primers, sealers, base coats, and clear coats.
- Polish finished vehicles using buffers and other tools.
- Used buffing tools to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
Car Detailer
Ford
Vancouver, Washington
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Cleaned windows inside and out using glass cleaner solution.
- Provided customers with information about their vehicle's condition prior to detailing work being completed.
- Restored headlights by applying special cleaning solutions that removed yellowing caused by UV exposure.
- Applied waxes to protect paint finish from weather conditions and oxidation.
Retail Sales Associate
Buckle
Vancouver, Washington
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
- Greeted and assisted customers with product selection, offering personalized shopping advice.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Communicated item availability with retail team members and shoppers.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Folded and hung clothing items according to store standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prairie High School
Brush Prairie, WA06-2021
Skills
- Refinishing
- Proper surface preparation
- Project estimation
- Efficient paint mixing
- Color sanding
- Power equipment operation
- Buffing and polishing
- Color coordination
- Epoxy primers
- Waterborne paints
Timeline
Auto Body Painter's Helper
Ford
07.2023 - Current
Car Detailer
Ford
08.2022 - 06.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Buckle
03.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Prairie High School