ALEXANDER LOPEZ
Conroe,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics
Self-employeed
04.2024 - Current
Painter
Service King/Crash Champions
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
Painter
AutoNation
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
Painter
Hodges 1488
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assists painter by preparing surfaces of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and trucks, for repainting and polishes repainted vehicles: Sands rough spots on automotive vehicle.
- Sprays scratched areas with filler solution, using spray gun.
- Applies paper and masking tape to protect unpainted surfaces, such as bumpers, windows, and chrome trim.
- Removes gloss from intermediate coats of paint, using wet sandpaper, to ensure adherence of next coat.
- Polishes final coat of paint, using polishing compound and cloth.
- Paints surfaces not readily accessible, such as wheels and underside of fenders, using brush and spray gun.
- May remove and replace chrome moldings and trim
- May brush or spray undercoating material on replaced parts.
- Performs other duties as described under helper master title.
- Covered paint jobs while lead painter was absent
Painter/helper
Buckalew Chevrolet
01.2015 - 01.2018
Painter Helper
Planet Ford
01.2012 - 01.2015
Painter Helper
Fred Haas Toyota
01.2009 - 01.2012
Customer Service
O'Reilly Auto Parts
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provide all retail and installer customers with a high level of service.
- Support store management in accomplishment of assigned tasks.
- Responsible for providing great customer service, thus assuring customers reward us with their continued business.
- Impacts profitability directly, by following all expense, pricing, returns and safety policies.
Education
Diploma -
Westfield High School
01.2008
Universal Technical Institute
Skills
- Strong organizational / multitasking
- Superior customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective verbal and communication skills
- Willing to grow
- Team player and builder
- Proactive approach
- Adaptable and flexible to change
- Paint blending
- Color coordination
- Project estimation
- Estimate preparation
Computers
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Logistics
Self-employeed
04.2024 - Current
Painter
Service King/Crash Champions
04.2022 - 04.2024
Painter
AutoNation
04.2019 - 04.2022
Painter
Hodges 1488
01.2018 - 01.2019
Painter/helper
Buckalew Chevrolet
01.2015 - 01.2018
Painter Helper
Planet Ford
01.2012 - 01.2015
Painter Helper
Fred Haas Toyota
01.2009 - 01.2012
Customer Service
O'Reilly Auto Parts
01.2008 - 01.2011
Diploma -
Westfield High School
Universal Technical Institute